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Knives

Reader Question: How to Open Really Thick Cardboard Boxes?

Nov 4, 2015 Stuart 25 Comments

Are there any hand or power tools for opening really thick cardboard boxes?

Pliers

Irwin’s Awesome Max-Leverage “PowerSlot” Cutters are on Sale, Upgrade Now!

Nov 3, 2015 Stuart 10 Comments

Irwin’s Max Leverage PowerSlot action diagonal cutters are included in Amazon’s 20% off holiday promo, making now a great time for you to try them out.

Leatherman Skeletool Pliers

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Hot Deal: Leatherman Skeletool Multi-Tool for $30

Nov 3, 2015 Stuart 33 Comments

Leatherman’s Skeletool is on sale at a fantastically low price, but it might require waiting or some legwork. Update: Deal is now available online!

New Tools

Kobalt Self-Adjusting Compound Leverage Parallel Jaw Pliers

Nov 2, 2015 Stuart 17 Comments

Kobalt has come out with new self-adjusting, compound leverage, and parallel jawed pliers.

Hand Tools

Irwin Holiday Promotion: 20% Select Tools at Amazon

Nov 2, 2015 Benjamen 7 Comments

Over at Amazon save 20% off select Irwin and Lenox Tools, thru the end of the year. There are actually some decent hand tool buys eligible for this promo!

Bit Holders & Drivers

Kobalt Master Screwdriver Bit Set

Oct 29, 2015 Stuart 26 Comments

This new Kobalt screwdriver bit set comes with 100 screwdriver bits of (almost?) all types and sizes.

New Tools

Kobalt Flip-Jaw “Traditional Pliers” Set

Oct 26, 2015 Stuart 32 Comments

This new Kobalt pliers set comes with flip jaw pliers that pack 4 pliers and cutter heads into 2 tools.

Bit Holders & Drivers

Craftsman Extreme Grip Ball Hex Key Sets with Diamond-Coated Tips

Oct 22, 2015 Stuart 27 Comments

This is different: diamond coated ball end hex key sets from Craftsman.

Mechanics' Tools

Allen Gearless Ratchet for Minimal Swing in Tight Spaces

Oct 22, 2015 Stuart 20 Comments

Allen has come out with a new 3/8″ gearless ratchet that features a push-through reversing mechanism.

Layout & Measuring

New Dewalt Line Lasers: Red vs. Green?

Oct 21, 2015 Stuart 29 Comments

We tried to lay out (haha) the differences between Dewalt’s new red and green line lasers.

Wera Micro 20pc Precision Screwdriver Bit Set

Bit Holders & Drivers

Can You Recommend a Good Computer Repair Kit or Bit Set?

Oct 20, 2015 Stuart 11 Comments

Can you recommend a good computer repair and maintenance tool kit?

Hand Saws

Upgrade Your Hand Tools: Knew Concepts Fret Saw

Oct 16, 2015 Stuart 15 Comments

Knew Concepts’ USA-made fret saw is a pricey, but wonderful saw for making detailed cuts in wood, plastic, and other light materials.

New Tools

PliersRack II – a Neat and Tidy Way to Organize Your Pliers

Oct 16, 2015 Stuart 8 Comments

Looking for a neat way to organize up to 14 pairs of pliers and cutters?

Accessories

Hobby Creek Modular Hose “Third Hand” Kit

Oct 16, 2015 Stuart 6 Comments

Hobby Creek has come out with a 4-flex-armed helping hands kit for soldering and working with small parts.

Layout & Measuring

Recommend a Good Chalk Reel (Please)

Oct 15, 2015 Stuart 20 Comments

If you’re up to it, let’s hear about your chalk line reel (and chalk) recommendations!

Hand Tools

Armor Tool Compound-Action Bolt Cutters

Oct 12, 2015 Stuart 12 Comments

This Armor Tool bolt cutter feature a double compound action mechanism that delivers “greater leverage with less effort.”

Wrenches

Nepros Adjustable Wrench Sure is Pretty, and Pricey

Oct 9, 2015 Stuart 23 Comments

Nepros’ adjustable wrench has a neat-looking polished handle, but it’ll cost you a pretty penny.

Knives

Reader Question: Please Identify my Precision Knife and Help me Find Replacement Blades!

Oct 9, 2015 Stuart 13 Comments

Can you help a reader identify her ~1940’s era precision knife? She is eager to find replacement blades, and any help would be appreciated.

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

Gearwrench Comes out with New Impact Socket Sets and Air Impact Wrenches

Oct 8, 2015 Stuart 16 Comments

Gearwrench has come out with new impact socket sets and also a trio of new air impact wrenches.

Mechanics' Tools

Stahlwille FastRatch 240 Ratcheting-Action Wrenches

Oct 7, 2015 Stuart 22 Comments

Stahlwille’s stainless steel FastRatch wrenches have a very neat ratcheting action design, and they look to make lots of jobs easier, but they’re quite pricey.

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