Which 3/8″ ratchet do you think has a slimmer drive head, Craftsman’s premium ratchet, or their thin-profile version?
New Kobalt Tools at Lowes (Imports)
The new lineup of (imported) Kobalt mechanics tools is now hanging from the pegs at Lowes. If you’ve seen these tools in person, what do you think about them?
Milwaukee 12V Cordless 1/4 and 3/8 Ratchet Specs Update
Milwaukee has been tight-lipped about their upcoming cordless M12 ratchets, but we managed to discover official max torque ratings for the tools!
Kobalt Bi-Material Multi Drive Wrench is Back in Stock at Lowes for Father’s Day
Kobalt’s Multi Drive Wrench, first introduced last winter, is back in stock in high quantities, just in time for Father’s Day.
New Milwaukee M12 Cordless Ratchet
We’ve got news about Milwaukee’s upcoming M12 cordless ratchets that look to be the first tools of a new “Automotive Solutions” lineup!
Wera Bit Ratchet Size Comparison
The Wera Bit Ratchet is the teeny-tiniest ratchet I’ve ever seen!
Craftsman MAX AXESS Mechanics Tool Set with Pass-Thru Ratchet and Sockets
Craftsman’s upcoming MAX AXESS all-in-one ratchet and socket set features a pass-thru design meant to eliminate the need for deep sockets. Check out our sneak peek!
SK Hand Tools is Up and Running Again and Taking Orders!
Good news – SK Hand Tool is now accepting new wholesale orders!
Craftsman Premium Ratchets on Sale $10 off Each!
Craftsman’s new premium ratchets are on sale. All three 1/4″ drive | 3/8″ drive | 1/2″ drive ratchets are being discounted by $10 each.
Craftsman Premium Ratchets Hands-on Review
You may have heard about Craftsman’s new premium ratchets. Are they everything Craftsman says they are? After using them for a few projects these last few weeks, I have concluded that YES, they are, and then some.
Kobalt Multi Drive Wrench Full Hands-on Review
Here’s our full hands-on review of Kobalt’s new Multi Drive Wrench. Part 1 showed covered “fastener fit“, and this review covers quality and hands-on performance.
New Bonney Tools Arriving at Harry Epstein’s!
Jori from Harry Epstein gave us a heads-up that a new shipment of NOS (new old stock) Bonney tools has just arrived and is being prepared for sale. A small quantity of NOS Channellock tools have arrived as well.
How Well Does the Kobalt Multi Drive Wrench Fit Hex Fasteners?
I couldn’t help myself, I purchased a Kobalt Multi Drive Wrench for review (more info about the new tool here). The full hands-on review of the universal wrench is in the works, but I wanted to share these photos about how well (or poorly) the wrench’s sockets fit fasteners.
Home Depot Husky Holiday Tool Gift Guide
This weekend I visited a few major tool and home improvement stores for a sneak peek of their winter holiday tool gift displays. As expected, the two Home Depots closest to me had most of their displays up already. Similar to last year’s selection, there were a few power tools in the mix, but there was a […]
More Husky Ratcheting Rotary Wrench Closeup Pics
During a recent visit to my local Home Depot, I snapped a few more close-up pics of the new Husky universal ratcheting rotary wrench. The above photo shows the 5/16″ socket of the new 48-in-1 dog bone wrench, and below are photos of the 9/16″ socket.
Husky 48 in 1 Ratcheting Rotary Socket Wrench – Another Dog Bone
Dan sent us a heads-up about Husky’s new universal spline ratcheting wrench. I was already heading off to Home Depot that day, so I made a point to check it out. This Husky 48-in-1 “ratcheting rotary socket wrench” is essentially a universal dog bone wrench similar in design to Black & Decker’s new ratcheting ReadyWrench.
Craftsman Launches New Line of Universal Sockets
Craftsman is launching a new line of universal sockets to match their newish universal wrenches. These sockets are designed to match a variety of fastener types and feature an industrial finish with finger knurls. At this time there are separate SAE and metric sets, a combined set including a matching ratchet, and a large 56pc set. […]
Craftsman’s New Premium Grade Ratchets
Craftsman has introduced new premium grade ratchets that feature an 84-tooth design and 4.5° arc swing. These ratchets also feature a fully-sealed head and long ergonomic handle.
Triple-Lock Socket, an Interesting All-in-One Socket Preview
The Triple-Lock Socket is a prototype all-in-one socket that can be used to remove a variety of fastener sizes, as well as those with rusted or damaged heads. There are actually two jaw profiles, one with serrated teeth (as shown) meant for removing damaged fasteners, and one with smooth faces meant to be used in “universal” […]
Thorsen Dog Bone Wrench Sets at Costco
After we posted about Channellock’s Mutli-Fit wrench set and Alex’s heads-up about Craftsman’s Dog Bone wrench set sale, Jeff spotted the Thorsen-branded Dog Bone multi-socket set at Costco. At $15-20 each, Dog Bone wrenches are a tough sell for a number of reasons. But $17 for the set of SAE and metric wrenches? That’s much more tempting. […]