Precision Tools

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?!

Electrical Tools

Tekton “Everybit” Electronics Tool Kit

Jun 5, 2014 Stuart 6 Comments

Tekton’s Everybit tool kit is an inexpensive set that comes with all the tools you need to open up common electronic devices such as laptops and smartphones.

New Tools

Wera Micro Screwdriver Bit Sets

May 27, 2014 Stuart 10 Comments

Wera’s Kraftform Micro precision screwdriver bit sets look interesting, but they feature a specialty bit interface and are bundled with pricey bits that drive prices way up.

Electrical Tools

Super-Premium Third Hands Soldering Station

Apr 15, 2014 Stuart 13 Comments

We came across a super-precise third hands setup that would work superbly for electronics work.

Fasteners

Make Your Own Rubber Washers and Gaskets with a Hollow Punch Set

Mar 26, 2014 Stuart 22 Comments

A dual-cutting hollow punch set is perfect for making your own custom-sized rubber washers and gaskets!

New Tools

New Kobalt Double Drive Precision Screwdriver Set

Oct 23, 2013 Stuart 8 Comments

Kobalt’s new 18pc Double Drive precision screwdriver set is designed to help you tackle smaller machine screws and fasteners twice as fast as with ordinary drivers.

Electrical Tools

Review: 3M Spudger

Aug 22, 2013 Stuart 15 Comments

Plastic spudgers are incredibly handy for soldering and electronics work, but also for general around-the-shop uses.

Hand Tools

Carbide Super Scraper Review

Jul 22, 2013 Stuart 2 Comments

The Super Scraper is a high quality and highly versatile carbide scraping tool.

Editorial

New Starrett Tools of Questionable Quality (Tap Wrenches)

Jul 3, 2013 Stuart 25 Comments

I just received my order for Starrett tap wrenches, and am quite disappointed with their quality.

Electrical Tools

New Weller LED Soldering Irons

May 1, 2013 Stuart Discuss

These new Weller soldering irons feature built-in LED lighting.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Stanley 4-in-1 Pocket Screwdriver

Apr 24, 2013 Stuart 5 Comments

A pocket screwdriver is handy for working with smaller fasteners on-the-go and in the shop. This one’s a favorite.

Hand Tools

Best Precision Screwdrivers

Nov 13, 2012 Stuart 40 Comments

Here’s a look at some of our favorite precision screwdrivers.

New Tools

New Wiha Powered Micro Bit Screwdriver Set

Apr 18, 2012 Stuart 12 Comments

Wiha’s new battery-powered micro-bit driver helps make quick work of repetitive tasks.

Made in USA

Moody Precision Screwdrivers (USA-Made)

Apr 17, 2012 Stuart 6 Comments

Who says you can’t find a decent set of USA-made precision screwdrivers anymore?

Hand Tools

All-Spec Precision Tweezers Review

Mar 2, 2012 Stuart 5 Comments

We found inexpensive tweezers that perform quite admirably for the price!

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