Hand Tools – Page 64

Editorial

3 Tools I Cheaped Out on, with Zero Regret

Apr 12, 2018 Stuart 46 Comments

There were times I cheaped out on tools with zero regret. Here are 3 examples that come to mind.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

EDC Tools, Pens, Pencils, or Other Gear That is More Than Functionally Necessary

Apr 11, 2018 Stuart 33 Comments

How does the selection of everyday tools, gear, and writing instruments turn into a hobby?

Mechanics' Tools

So, the First Wave of New Craftsman Mechanics Tools Are Made in…

Apr 6, 2018 Stuart 98 Comments

The newest Craftsman mechanics tools are not made in the USA, (but that’s okay!).

Clamps

New Dewalt Bench Vises – and They’re Not Bright Yellow!

Apr 5, 2018 Stuart 27 Comments

Dewalt has come out with new heavy duty bench vises.

Layout & Measuring

New Woodpeckers One Time Tool: Steel Straight Edges

Apr 3, 2018 Stuart 31 Comments

Woodpeckers has come out with new steel straight edges, available for preorder for a limited time.

Knives

Our New Sponsor, OLFA Knives: Intro and Free Snap Blade Knife Sample Offer

Apr 2, 2018 Stuart 73 Comments

We have a new sponsor, and are kicking things off with a free snap blade knife sample offer!

Cordless

Here are Today’s HD Milwaukee Tool Deals (4/2/2018)

Apr 2, 2018 Stuart 8 Comments

There are some decent Milwaukee tools today, with some surprises.

Mechanics' Tools

First New Craftsman Ratchets and Tool Sets Appear on Lowes.com

Apr 1, 2018 Stuart 68 Comments

Here’s a look at a couple of new and “new” Craftsman tool sets at Lowes.

Hand Tools

Latest Craftsman Tools at Lowes Update (April 2018)

Mar 30, 2018 Stuart 56 Comments

Lowes says that Craftsman tools are “coming April 2.”

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Replacement Toothpicks and Tweezers for Your Victorinox Swiss Army Knife

Mar 30, 2018 Stuart 15 Comments

Did you know that replacement toothpicks and tweezers are available for Victorinox SAKs?

Hand Tools

Revisiting Stanley’s Folding Pocket Chisel

Mar 28, 2018 Stuart 36 Comments

Did you know that something like this existed?

Hammers & Mallets

More About the New Dewalt ExoCore Carbon Fiber Sledge Hammers

Mar 27, 2018 Stuart 12 Comments

We learned a little more about Dewalt’s new ExoCore sledge hammers.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Field Notes Utility Edition Pocket Notepads

Mar 27, 2018 Stuart 15 Comments

Field Notes’ Utility pocket notebooks look interesting.

Hammers & Mallets

New Dewalt Carbon Fiber Sledge Hammers and Axes (ExoCore)

Mar 22, 2018 Stuart 28 Comments

Dewalt has come out with new carbon fiber composite sledge hammers and axes.

Mechanics' Tools

A Closer Look at Milwaukee Combination Wrenches

Mar 21, 2018 Stuart 32 Comments

Here’s a closer look at Milwaukee combination wrenches.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Kershaw Leek Made-in-USA “Gateway” EDC Pocket Knife is $24 Today (3/21/2018)

Mar 21, 2018 Stuart 33 Comments

The Kershaw Leek pocket knife is on sale today, at “why haven’t you bought one yet?!” pricing.

Mechanics' Tools

New Milwaukee Ratcheting Wrenches

Mar 19, 2018 Stuart 56 Comments

Here’s a peek at the new Milwaukee ratcheting wrenches!

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Leatherman Updates Wave Plus, Charge Plus, Charge TTi Plus Multi-Tools with Replaceable Wire Cutter Blades

Mar 16, 2018 Stuart 29 Comments

Leatherman has updated the wire cutters on their popular mid-sized multi-tools.

Editorial

Your Favorite Knife Opening Mechanisms?

Mar 15, 2018 Stuart 37 Comments

How do you prefer to open pocket knives?

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

New MassDrop Ferrum Forge Gent EDC Knife Color Options

Mar 12, 2018 Stuart 8 Comments

I love my $80 Ferrum Forge MassDrop Gent pocket knife, and it’s currently available again, and with 2 more color options.

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