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Layout & Measuring

Woodpeckers Odd Job Tool – a Modern Take on a Classic Stanley 15-Function Layout & Marking Tool

Aug 19, 2015 Stuart 14 Comments

Woodpeckers has come out with a new One Time Tool, the Odd Job and Odd Job XL, which mimic (and improve upon) the functionality of Stanley’s 19th century design.

Awesome & Cool

Hands-On: Facom 40R Fast Action Combination Wrenches

Aug 18, 2015 Stuart 9 Comments

These Facom 40R “Fast Action” combination wrenches have an open end ratcheting-like action and are among the most unusual tools in my toolbox.

Slip Joint Pliers Jaws

Editorial

Slip Joint Pliers – Obsolete Relic, or Still Practical?

Aug 17, 2015 Stuart 52 Comments

What do you think about slip joint pliers?

Hammers & Mallets

New Tekton USA-Made Punches

Aug 14, 2015 Stuart 10 Comments

Check out these new USA-made Tekton pin, roll pin, and gunsmith punch sets.

Tekton USA Slip-Joint Pliers

Made in USA

It’s Back! Hot Deal: Save 25% off Tekton’s USA-Made Pliers!

Aug 14, 2015 Stuart 22 Comments

For a limited time, Tekton’s new USA-made pliers are eligible for a single-use 25% coupon discount!

Hand Tools

Hart Tools Quick-Tatch Interchangeable Handle System for Tile Tools

Aug 14, 2015 Benjamen 15 Comments

Hart’s new Quick-Tatch system of interchangeable tiling trowels and floats saves space, offers adjustability (if you want it), and saves money compared to buying separate tools.

Electrical Tools

Non-Conducting Ceramic Screwdrivers

Aug 12, 2015 Benjamen 5 Comments

Ceramic screwdrivers are used to either tune high frequency circuits, where a long piece of metal might change the tuning of the circuit, or adjusting a component in a live circuit where you don’t want to short anything out if you miss the adjustment pot.

Electrical Tools

Knipex X-Cut Diagonal Cutters

Aug 11, 2015 Stuart 16 Comments

Knipex X-Cut are high leverage diagonal cutters with an interesting design, and are claimed to require 40% less effort than standard cutters and 20% less than high leverage cutters.

Cordless

New Milwaukee Force Logic 6T Knockout Punch Tool, Cutter, Crimper, ProPEX

Aug 10, 2015 Stuart 21 Comments

Milwaukee is expanding their M18 Force Logic tool lineup with several new offerings – a 6-ton knockout tool, a cutter, a crimper, and a large diameter ProPEX expansion tool.

Layout & Measuring

Rite in the Rain Says Their Mechanical Pencil is the Last You’ll Ever Need

Aug 10, 2015 Stuart 22 Comments

Looking for a tough new mechanical pencil? This one is boasted to be “the last pencil you’ll ever need.”

Bit Holders & Drivers

Poll: What Style of Screwdriver Bits Do You Use in a Drill or Impact Driver?

Aug 5, 2015 Stuart 45 Comments

What style of screwdriver bits do you use in your cordless drill or impact driver? Phillips? Torx? Which others? Which don’t you use?

Electrical Tools

Here’s a Peek at Even More New Milwaukee Hand Tools for 2016

Aug 4, 2015 Stuart 34 Comments

Milwaukee is coming out with a slew of more new hand tools for 2016. Here is a quick look at the ones not discussed in our other 2015 media event coverage.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Leatherman Tread – Day 1 Review

Jul 31, 2015 Stuart 14 Comments

The Leatherman Tread is a wearable multi-tool. I started testing one – here is my Day 1 review.

Made in USA

Klein Adjustable Length Screwdriver

Jul 29, 2015 Stuart 15 Comments

Klein’s USA-made adjustable length screwdriver looks to have a unique and sturdy locking mechanism. Bonus: it’s got a double-ended blade with Phillips and slotted tips.

Editorial

Pick a Side: “Kickstarter is Awesome,” or “Kickstarter Sucks”

Jul 29, 2015 Stuart 25 Comments

Is Kickstarter (and other crowdfunding sites) awesome? Or do they suck?

New Tools

New Stanley Screwdrivers with Diamond-Coated Tips

Jul 29, 2015 Stuart 33 Comments

Ooh la la, Stanley FatMax has come out with new screwdrivers with (simulated) diamond-coated tips!

Hand Tools

Reader Problem: Frequent Finger-Pinching Tools and Equipment

Jul 28, 2015 Stuart 26 Comments

A reader has been pinching his fingers on all matters of tools lately. Do you have any advice for him?

New Tools

Hatch Nomad Aluminum Fishing Pliers

Jul 28, 2015 Stuart 20 Comments

Hatch Outdoors’ Nomad pliers are very appealing, but only if you’re an angler or fisherperson with a big budget.

Electrical Tools

Reader Question: Does RoHS Apply to Hand Tools?

Jul 27, 2015 Stuart 10 Comments

A reader asked if RoHS regulations applied to hand tools. After looking into this, I don’t think that they do. Non-electrical hand tools don’t seem to be covered by the RoHS directive in any explicit way.

Green Toys Tool Set Blue Green Yellow

Hand Tools

Green Toys’ USA-Made Toy Tool Set for the Kiddies

Jul 27, 2015 Stuart 8 Comments

Got little kids at home? Check out this made in the USA tool toy set!

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