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Channellock Uni-Fit Ratcheting Wrench

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.

Wera-Zyklops-Ratchet

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.

Dewalt DWMT73813 Socket Set

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.

Adjustable Socket Wrench Tool

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!

Astro Pneumatic Wobble Head Ratchet Closeup

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?

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.

Makita XWT02M Impact Wrench

Cordless

New Makita XWT02 Brushless Impact Wrench

Aug 26, 2014 Stuart 5 Comments

Makita has come out with a new cordless brushless compact 1/2″ impact wrench.

Craftsman 250pc Mechanics Tool Set

Mechanics' Tools

Deal: Craftsman 250pc Mechanics Tool Set for $135

Aug 20, 2014 Stuart 6 Comments

Craftsman’s 250-piece mechanics tool set is on sale for just $135!

Proto Ratchet Adapter

Mechanics' Tools

Proto Ratchet Adapters

Aug 15, 2014 Stuart 13 Comments

Proto ratchet adapters are a great way to turn your breaker bar and other non-ratcheting drive tools into ratcheting ones!

Milwaukee M18 Right Angle Impact Wrench 2668-22

Cordless

New Milwaukee M18 Right Angle Impact Wrench & Impact Driver

Aug 14, 2014 Stuart 19 Comments

Milwaukee is coming out with a ridiculously compact cordless right angle impact wrench.

Facom R142 Hinged Handle

Mechanics' Tools

Facom Hinged Handle, a Multi-Functional Socket Spinner

Aug 1, 2014 Stuart 9 Comments

Facom’s hinged handle is a multi-functional 1/4″ socket spinner and angled driver.

Klein Socket Spinner Handle

Screwdrivers

What Do You Think About 1/4″ Socket Spinner Handles?

Jul 22, 2014 Stuart 35 Comments

Socket spinner handles pair with 1/4″ sockets and are used in the same manner as screwdrivers. If you have used them before, do you like ’em or not?

Facom SXL 171 Flex-Head Extendable Ratchet

New Tools

Facom SXL Extendable Ratchets

Jul 11, 2014 Stuart 21 Comments

Facom has come out with two new 1/2″ extendable ratchets and an extendable breaker bar.

Cap Stop vs Non Cap Stop Ratcheting Wrenches

Sockets & Drive Tools

Intro to Special Wrench and Socket Terms and Features

Jul 1, 2014 Stuart 19 Comments

Here’s a quick intro to common wrench and socket features and a couple of specialty designs.

Gearwrench 120XP Ratchet Socket Set

Mechanics' Tools

Which Wrenches and Sockets for Homeowners?

Jun 30, 2014 Stuart 37 Comments

Here’s a tough question – what would you recommend for someone looking to buy their first wrenches and sockets?

Kobalt Adjustable Wrench Ratchet Bit Driver Socket Set

Mechanics' Tools

New Kobalt All-in-One Wrench and 30pc Mechanics Tool Set

Jun 18, 2014 Stuart 14 Comments

Kobalt’s 30pc mechanics tool set comes with an all-in-one wrench/ratchet/bit driver that begs to be added to a portable tool kit.

Snap-on Industrial Transformer Access Tool

New Tools

New Williams Scaffold Ratchet and Snap-on Transformer Access Tool

Jun 5, 2014 Stuart 9 Comments

Snap-on and Williams have come out with a new transformer installation tool and a new scaffold ratchet.

Kobalt Xtreme Access Ratchet with Socket Storage

New Tools

Kobalt Xtreme Access Ratchet with Built-in Socket Storage

Jun 2, 2014 Stuart 10 Comments

Lowes has come out with an interesting Kobalt ratchet that features storage space for up to 4 Xtreme Access sockets.

Kobalt Dial to Fit Ratchet

Mechanics' Tools

Kobalt Adjustable “Dial to Fit” Ratchet Socket Wrench

Jun 1, 2014 Stuart 7 Comments

Kobalt has come out with a new adjustable ratcheting socket wrench.

Sunex T-handle Speed Wrench Set

Mechanics' Tools

Time Saver: T-Handle Speed Wrenches

Apr 18, 2014 Stuart 10 Comments

T-handle speed wrenches help quicken the time it takes to install or remove long fasteners and are definitely worth a try.

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