Hand Tools – Page 97

Tronex Super-Premium USA-Made Precision Pliers Review

Aug 15, 2016 Stuart 63 Comments

I have grown very fond of Tronex’s USA-made flat nose precision pliers. Yes, they’re pricey, but you get finely finished perfection for your money.

Adhesives, Sealants, & Lubes

Right Angle Grease Gun Adapter

Aug 10, 2016 Benjamen 8 Comments

This right angle grease coupler from Thexton fits your standard grease gun to get at those hard to reach zerk fittings.

Accessories

Dixon Reach Long Nose Markers

Aug 5, 2016 Benjamen 23 Comments

Dixon Reach markers are long-reach markers that can fit in holes or closely follow patterns, and they’re surprisingly inexpensive.

Electrical Tools

Wago 221 Lever Nut Wiring Connectors are Now available

Aug 5, 2016 Stuart 31 Comments

In case you missed it, Wago’s 221 connectors are now easily available here in the USA.

Electrical Tools

DIN-Mounted Terminal Blocks

Aug 2, 2016 Stuart 40 Comments

I’ve discovered DIN-mounted terminal blocks, which are used in industry for managing large wire connection projects.

Electrical Tools

Knipex Upgrades Their Diagonal Cutters with a New Pivot and Longer Cutting Edges

Jul 28, 2016 Stuart 14 Comments

Knipex has upgraded their diagonal cutters to feature a new pivot design, and they also lengthened the cutting edges.

New Tools

New Wera Hex and Torx Bit Socket Sets

Jul 27, 2016 Stuart 21 Comments

Wera’s new hex bit sockets are color-coded and have a screw-retention mechanism. There are also new color-coded Torx sockets.

Accessories

The Kreg Clamp Vise

Jul 22, 2016 Benjamen Discuss

The Kreg Clamp Vise uses one of their automatic locking pliers clamps, a custom track, 2 bench dogs, and a few stops to make a vise-like bench clamp.

Mechanics' Tools

Have You Heard of MOB Peddinghaus Tools?

Jul 21, 2016 Stuart 27 Comments

Have you heard of MOB Peddinghaus tools before? All I know so far is that they have an unusual way of attaching tool sets together for easier portability.

Made in USA

New Channellock Little Champ Precision Pliers

Jul 21, 2016 Stuart 19 Comments

Channellock has come out with a new line of Little Champ precision pliers.

Pliers

Precision Pliers – What Do You Use Them For?

Jul 20, 2016 Stuart 28 Comments

What do you use precision pliers for?

Clamps

Craftsman Portable Peg Clamping WorkBench and Peg Fence Review

Jul 20, 2016 Benjamen 13 Comments

Craftsman’s peg table is highly functional, but also marred by some quality issues and a design compromise.

Clamps

Craftsman Hold Down and Push Peg Clamp Review

Jul 19, 2016 Benjamen 11 Comments

Craftsman’s peg clamps can work with 3/4″ dog holes you drill or route into your workbench.

Hand Tools

Woodpeckers Bevel Gauge

Jul 18, 2016 Stuart 19 Comments

Woodpeckers has brought back two of their one-time-tools: 7″ and 12″ sliding bevel gauges. Ordering deadline is 7/18/2016.

Cordless

Milwaukee M18 Cordless Fluid Transfer Pump

Jul 15, 2016 Benjamen 37 Comments

Milwaukee’s new M18 fluid transfer pump can move water at a rate of 7.5 gallons per minute.

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