Sockets & Drive Tools

Cordless

Milwaukee M12 3/8″ Impact Wrench Kit and Metric Socket Set Deal (11/25/19)

Nov 25, 2019 Stuart 20 Comments

This Milwaukee M12 impact wrench kit and socket set special buy gives you a lot for $99. Read More

DealGuyd

New Milwaukee Packout Mechanics Tool Set – Black Friday 2019 Special?

Nov 2, 2019 Stuart 52 Comments

Milwaukee has come out with a new Packout mechanics tool set for the holidays! Read More

DealGuyd

HOT Deal: Gearwrench 2pc Swivel Ratchet Set!

Oct 27, 2019 Stuart 19 Comments

This Gearwrench 2pc Roto Ratchet set is very low-priced right now! Read More

Mechanics' Tools

SATA, a Gearwrench Sibling, Launches Amazon-Exclusive Line of Mechanics Tools

Oct 14, 2019 Stuart 26 Comments

Apex Tool Group (owner of Crescent and Gearwrench) has launched SATA tools as an Amazon exclusive. Read More

Bit Holders & Drivers

New Klein Mini Screwdriver Bit Ratchet Set for Electricians

Sep 30, 2019 Stuart 45 Comments

Klein has come out with a new mini bit ratchet set. Read More

Power Tool Accessories

Makita Drill and Impact-Ready Hollow Sockets for Threaded Rod

Sep 18, 2019 Benjamen 25 Comments

Makita impact-ready hollow sockets allow for fast-spinning of nuts along threaded rod. Read More

Electrical Tools

New Wera Impact, Deep, and Insulated Bit Sockets Sets are Coming Soon

Sep 16, 2019 Ben V 39 Comments

Wera is soon coming out with deep sockets, insulated sockets, and bit sockets. Read More

Cordless

The New Milwaukee M12 Cordless Torque Wrench Explained

Sep 11, 2019 Stuart 23 Comments

We learned a whole lot more about Milwaukee’s new motorized digital torque wrenches. Read More

Cordless

New Makita 2-in-1 Cordless Ratchet has Interchangeable 1/4″ and 3/8″ Anvils

Sep 6, 2019 Stuart 23 Comments

Makita has come out with a new cordless ratchet that features interchangeable anvil sizes. Read More

Cordless

Teaser: New Milwaukee M12 Fuel Motorized Digital Torque Wrench

Sep 5, 2019 Stuart 40 Comments

Have you heard about Milwaukee M12 Fuel motorized digital torque wrench? Here’s a teaser. Read More

Cordless

Reader Question: Can You Use Milwaukee’s Cordless Ratchets Manually for Final Tightening?

Sep 4, 2019 Stuart 42 Comments

Today I learned that you shouldn’t be turning cordless ratchets by hand (unpowered) for final tightening. Read More

Mechanics' Tools

New Craftsman Swivel-Head Ratchets

Aug 2, 2019 Stuart 30 Comments

Craftsman has come out with two new swivel head ratchets. Read More

Mechanics' Tools

New Craftsman Gimbal Palm Ratchet Mechanics Tool Set

Apr 19, 2019 Stuart 16 Comments

Check out this Craftsman gimbal palm ratchet tool set. Read More

Editorial

Sunex Chrome Ratchets, Sockets, and Mechanics Tools?

Apr 17, 2019 Stuart 38 Comments

Have you used or heard about Sunex ratchets, sockets, or mechanics tools before? Read More

Mechanics' Tools

Sunex Budget Bit Ratchet Set

Apr 8, 2019 Stuart 15 Comments

Here’s a mini ratchet and screwdriver-bit-only set for under $20. Read More

Mechanics' Tools

Gearwrench MicroDriver Screwdriver Bit and Mini Socket Set is Compact & Handy

Apr 3, 2019 Stuart 45 Comments

Here’s a look back at our Gearwrench’s MicroDriver mini ratchet bit and socket set review, which is currently on sale. Read More

New Tools

New Klein Tools 2-in-1 Impact Socket Set for Construction & Utility Pros

Mar 25, 2019 Stuart 16 Comments

Klein Tools has come out with new set of 2-in-1 impact sockets. Read More

Editorial

Harbor Freight Icon Hand Tool Pricing Compared to Other Brands

Mar 11, 2019 Stuart 55 Comments

Harbor Freight released new Icon hand tools. Here’s a price comparison example. Read More

Mechanics' Tools

Milwaukee Ratchets are Now Available

Feb 28, 2019 Stuart 67 Comments

Milwaukee’s ratchets are now available for individual purchase. Read More

Cordless

Price Drop: Husky 12V Cordless Ratchet Set

Dec 10, 2018 Stuart 29 Comments

Husky’s new cordless 3/8″ ratchet is on sale. Read More

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