Hand Tools – Page 71

General Tools Mini Calipers

Feb 5, 2019 Stuart 23 Comments

The Pocket Caliper is a handy quick and easy measuring tool.

3 Bosch Lasers & Line Levels for Lightening Your Layout Labors

Jan 31, 2019 Stuart 20 Comments

Here’s a look at 3 Bosch laser layout tools – an entry-level cross-line level, a 3-plane 200ft laser level, and a 400ft range outdoor measuring tool.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

New Spyderco Para 3 Lightweight Knife (Less Weight, Lower Price)

Jan 26, 2019 Stuart 43 Comments

The new Spyderco Para 3 Lightweight is more affordable, while still being made in the USA.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

New Zero Tolerance Knives for 2019

Jan 25, 2019 Stuart 32 Comments

Here’s a look at 6 new and upcoming Zero Tolerance USA-made folding knives.

Electrical Tools

New Milwaukee VDE Insulated Pliers in Europe (NWS-Made?!)

Jan 25, 2019 Stuart 26 Comments

Check out these new Milwaukee VDE insulated pliers and cutters!

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Sources for Flashlight and EDC Tool Reviews and Recommendations

Jan 21, 2019 Stuart 11 Comments

Here are some of the sites and channels we like for flashlight and EDC reviews.

Hand Tools

Nuts and Bolts “Thread Checker” is for Sizing Unknown Hardware

Jan 21, 2019 Stuart 44 Comments

The Thread Checker is a portable and easy-to-use gauge for IDing nuts, bolts, and other hardware.

Hand Tools

Fusion Contigua Carabiner – a Versatile USA-made Accessory

Jan 17, 2019 Stuart 14 Comments

Meet one of my favorite accessories, the USA-made Contigua carabiner.

Electrical Tools

Thoughts on Harbor Freight AMES Multimeters?

Jan 14, 2019 Stuart 84 Comments

What do you think about Harbor Freight Ames multimeters?

Layout & Measuring

Blu Notebook, with Blueprint-Like Paper

Jan 10, 2019 Stuart 29 Comments

Blu Notebooks caught my attention by featuring blueprint-like paper.

Hand Tools

Nose Syringe Bulbs in my Toolbox?

Jan 9, 2019 Stuart 12 Comments

Here’s a drugstore item that has tool-related uses.

Electrical Tools

Engineer Solder Sucker – a Great Desoldering Pump

Jan 4, 2019 Stuart 37 Comments

Here’s a good desoldering pump.

Editorial

5 Useful Hand Tools – Which Have You Seen Before?

Jan 3, 2019 Stuart 53 Comments

Here are 5 tools that might be new to you.

Hand Tools

Noga Deburring Tools

Jan 1, 2019 Stuart 13 Comments

As I think about my favorite hand tools, Noga deburring tools come to mind.

Layout & Measuring

What’s the Difference Between Calipers and Micrometers

Jan 1, 2019 Stuart 27 Comments

Here’s some quick information about calipers and micrometers and how they differ.

MM on I Need to Vent About My Precision Matthews Mill: “Emco has extremely nice small and benchtop machine tools. But anything you can just pick up and tuck away simply…”
MM on I Need to Vent About My Precision Matthews Mill: “I agree, machines in that size class are difficult to find. The reason is the “size class” is fundamentally flawed.…”
UberChemist on I Need to Vent About My Precision Matthews Mill: “I’ve spent years looking. High quality small machine tools DON’T EXIST. It seems like a huge hole in the market.…”
William Adams on The Maker Knife 2 just Launched: “I did get: https://countycomm.com/products/ti-grip-precision-hobby-knife and put it in my bag, but have never had occasion to get it out, so…”
MM on The Maker Knife 2 just Launched: “I think this style of knife has its uses, it’s super slim and the blade is small and inoffensive. If…”
ElectroAtletico on The Maker Knife 2 just Launched: “Milwaukee Fastback’s are less than $10. I can purchase 7 of them for the price of that gimmick “knife”.”