Hand Tools – Page 98

Test Sample Giveaway: Bosch Bluetooth Laser Measuring Tool

Oct 10, 2014 Stuart 121 Comments

This weekend only, we’re giving away our test sample of Bosch’s Bluetooth laser measuring tool, which has a max range of 330 feet!

Wrenches

Engineer Thin Jaw Adjustable Wrench

Oct 10, 2014 Stuart 25 Comments

This Japanese-made adjustable wrench has thin jaws that are just 2mm thick!

Cordless

Ryobi Phone Works: Smartphone-Connected Tools

Oct 9, 2014 Stuart 44 Comments

Ryobi has come out with a new line of Phone Works tools that pair up with Android and iOS smartphones for readout, control, and enhanced functionality.

Sockets & Drive Tools

Channellock “Uni-Fit” Universal Tools

Oct 6, 2014 Stuart 10 Comments

Channellock has their own (licensed) line of universal ratcheting wrenches and sockets.

Cordless

New Ridgid RE 6 Interchangeable Head Electrical Multi-Tool

Oct 2, 2014 Stuart 7 Comments

Ridgid has come out with a new 3-in-1 interchangeable head electrical tool.

Hand Tools

Secret Upgrade: Midwest Snips with Kush’N Power Handles

Oct 1, 2014 Stuart 2 Comments

Midwest’s USA-made offset aviation snips are now available with new handle grips that make them even better!

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Here’s a Tough One – Recommend an Ultra-Compact Portable Tool Kit

Oct 1, 2014 Stuart 38 Comments

Which tools would you throw together to create the ultimate ultra-compact tool kit?

Layout & Measuring

New Rockler Bar Gauge Kit

Sep 30, 2014 Stuart 10 Comments

Rockler has come out with a new 3-in-1 bar gauge kit.

Editorial

Oops, a 2-Hour Mishap with my Wera Zyklop Ratchet

Sep 30, 2014 Stuart 28 Comments

A recent mishap has me liking Zyklop ratchets a little less these days.

Made in USA

Proto Clik-Stop Adjustable Wrench – You’ll Love it, Hate it, or Both

Sep 29, 2014 Stuart 5 Comments

Proto’s Clik-Stop adjustable wrenches have a unique thumbwheel design that you’ll probably love, hate, or feel completely ambiguous about.

Hand Tools

Home Depot Parts Ways With Irwin Hand Tools?

Sep 25, 2014 Stuart 25 Comments

It seems that you can no longer buy Irwin or Vise Grip hand tools at Home Depot.

Mechanics' Tools

New Dewalt Mechanics Tool Sets

Sep 24, 2014 Stuart 14 Comments

Dewalt is coming out with a new series of mechanics tool sets and compact tool modules.

Mechanics' Tools

Invention: A New Adjustable Ratcheting Socket Wrench

Sep 23, 2014 Stuart 54 Comments

Here’s a quick look at a new type of adjustable ratcheting socket wrench!

New Tools

Snap-on/Anex Ultra Low Profile Offset Screwdrivers

Sep 22, 2014 Stuart 17 Comments

These low-profile offset screwdrivers look to be the slimmest ones ever made.

Sockets & Drive Tools

Astro Pneumatic Wobble Head Ratchets

Sep 19, 2014 Stuart 19 Comments

What do you think about Astro Pneumatic’s wobble-head ratchets? Practical, or not?

Layout & Measuring

Mitutoyo Solar-Powered Digital Calipers

Sep 15, 2014 Stuart 10 Comments

Did you know that Mitutoyo makes digital calipers that are solar powered so that you don’t ever have to replace batteries?!

Mechanics' Tools

“SK Day” At Harry Epstein Co, with 5% to 20% Discounts

Sep 11, 2014 Stuart 9 Comments

Harry Epstein has announced that their SK Tools Discount Day will be on September 23rd and 24th.

Layout & Measuring

Woodpeckers 6SS Carpenters Square (One Time Tool)

Sep 9, 2014 Stuart 18 Comments

Woodpeckers has come out with a new $100 stainless steel and aluminum carpenters square that’s only available for a limited time.

Electrical Tools

Irwin Launches New Line of Relabeled German-Made NWS Pliers

Sep 8, 2014 Stuart 32 Comments

Irwin has come out with a new line of German-made Vise Grip-branded NWS pliers.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Zebralight LED Headlamp Revisit

Sep 8, 2014 Stuart 12 Comments

Recent changes in how I use the Zebralight H502W neutral white LED flashlight have made me even fonder of this great quality light.

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