Hand Tools

Wiss Straight-Cut Aviation Snips

Jul 25, 2018 Stuart 37 Comments

What can I say about these Wiss straight-cutting snips? For starters, I love them for general purpose tasks.

Mechanics' Tools

New Dewalt Ratchets are Hitting the Market

Jul 24, 2018 Stuart 50 Comments

Dewalt has come out with new open stock ratchets. We’re trying hard to be excited.

Editorial

An Old-School Tool I Never Thought I’d Use with a Laser Level

Jul 16, 2018 Benjamen 24 Comments

Who knew that modern and traditional layout tools would work so well with each other.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Deal: 2 Klein 11-in-1 Screwdrivers for $20

Jul 2, 2018 Benjamen 15 Comments

We came across a new Klein Tools promo, where you can buy two 11-in-1 multi-bit screwdriver for $20.

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

Arrow Cordless Stapler Early Review

Jun 28, 2018 Stuart 26 Comments

I put Arrow’s cordless T50 stapler through some quick testing – here’s what I found.

Hand Tools

New Klein Tools Aviation Snips with Built-in Wire Cutter

Jun 25, 2018 Stuart 25 Comments

Klein has come out with new aviation snips, featuring built-in wire cutters.

Awesome & Cool

Do You Use Inflatable Air Shims such as the Winbag?

Jun 21, 2018 Stuart 50 Comments

Have you ever used a Winbag inflatable air shim?

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Streamlight Keymate LED Keychain Flashlight

Jun 19, 2018 Stuart 18 Comments

The Streamlight Keymate is a small LED flashlight that can clip to your keychain or zippers.

Hand Tools

Milwaukee Hand Tool and Free Packout Promos (June 2018)

Jun 15, 2018 Stuart 48 Comments

If you’ve been meaning to pick up some new Milwaukee hand tools, this promo is worth a look.

Awesome & Cool

PB Swiss Surgical Screw Extraction Tools

Jun 14, 2018 Stuart 37 Comments

Here’s a look at some of the PB Swiss tools and processes involved with the removal of surgical screws.

Knives

New Dewalt Folding Utility Knife, DWHT10916

Jun 12, 2018 Stuart 32 Comments

A new Dewalt folding utility knife is coming soon.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Bradford Guardian 3.5 Fixed Blade Knife Massdrop Special

Jun 9, 2018 Stuart 18 Comments

Massdrop recently opened a preorder window for a special version of the Bradford Guardian 3.5 fixed blade knife.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Spyderco Chaparral in FRN Knife Review – a New Benchmark in Value

Jun 8, 2018 Anthony Sculimbrene 21 Comments

Here’s a review of the Spyderco Chaparral, an excellent all-performance EDC knife.

Layout & Measuring

Ryobi Tape Measures on Sale – Yes, RYOBI

Jun 4, 2018 Stuart 4 Comments

(2) Ryobi 25′ tape measures for $11. Seems like a good deal.

Layout & Measuring

Deal: Stanley FatMax Tape Measure Promo Packs (2 for 1, Father’s Day 2018)

Jun 3, 2018 Stuart 16 Comments

Here’s a good deal on the (regular? Stanley FatMax tape measure. There’s a 2x 25′ promo pack, and a 25′ + 16′ bundle.

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