Hand Tools – Page 80

Knives

OLFA Knife First Impressions, and a Second Chance Giveaway

Apr 25, 2018 Stuart 29 Comments

Here are some fresh thoughts about OLFA’s LA-X utility knife, and a second chance giveaway!

Layout & Measuring

The Everyman Grafton Mechanical Pencil

Apr 23, 2018 Stuart 36 Comments

There’s a new mechanical pencil that some of you might be interested in.

Layout & Measuring

New Milwaukee Auto-Locking Tape Measures

Apr 18, 2018 Stuart 25 Comments

Here’s a look at the new Milwaukee auto-locking tape measure.

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.

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