Wrenches

DealGuyd

Flash Giveaway: Milwaukee 15pc Combination Wrench Set! (9/4/2020)

Sep 4, 2020 Stuart 205 Comments

Would you like to win a new wrench set? Read More

New Tools

New PB Swiss Tools 90°-100° Stubby Hex Keys

Jul 16, 2020 Stuart 24 Comments

PB Swiss has invented a new hex key tip shape. Read More

New Tools

New Wera Joker 6004 Self-Adjusting Ratcheting Adjustable Wrenches

Apr 9, 2020 Stuart 43 Comments

Wera has come out with new Joker self-adjusting ratcheting adjustable wrenches. Read More

DealGuyd

New Wera Screwdriver and Wrench Set Deals at Amazon (12/11/19)

Dec 11, 2019 Stuart 24 Comments

Here are a couple of new Wera tool deals at Amazon. Read More

DealGuyd

Irwin’s Vise-Grip Pliers Wrenches are on Sale (H2019)

Nov 12, 2019 Benjamen 9 Comments

The Irwin Vise-Grip parallel-jaw pliers wrenches are on sale. Read More

New Tools

Kobalt Ratcheting Rapid-Adjust Wrench is… Different

Nov 3, 2019 Stuart 27 Comments

I came across the Kobalt ratcheting auto-adjust wrench, and it’s definitely… unique… Read More

New Tools

Milwaukee Smooth Jaw and Offset Hex Pipe Wrenches

Apr 23, 2019 Stuart 27 Comments

Here’s a look at the new Milwaukee smooth jaw pipe wrenches. Read More

New Tools

New Crescent Wide-Jaw Adjustable Wrenches w/ Micro-Serrations

Mar 6, 2019 Stuart 18 Comments

Crescent has announced a new line of adjustable wrenches. Read More

Hand Tools

New Irwin Vise-Grip Pliers Wrenches are Now Available

Feb 22, 2019 Benjamen 28 Comments

Irwin’s new Vise-Grip pliers wrenches are now available in 8″ and 10″ sizes at Lowe’s Read More

Tool Reviews

5 Things That Make Channellock Adjustable Wrenches so Good

Dec 6, 2018 Stuart 42 Comments

Channellock adjustable wrenches? Superb! Read More

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

USA-Made 4-inch Adjustable Wrench?

Aug 9, 2018 Stuart 48 Comments

I could only find one tool brand that makes 4″ adjustable wrenches in the USA. The one I use – and can recommend – is made in Spain. Read More

Mechanics' Tools

Invention: Allwrencher Smart Wrench, a Multi-Size Ratcheting Wrench

Aug 8, 2018 Stuart 39 Comments

The Smart Wrench is a new ratcheting self-adjusting wrench that reminds me of the Knipex Pliers Wrench. Read More

Mechanics' Tools

New Craftsman Wrench Sets at Lowes

May 17, 2018 Stuart 50 Comments

Lowes has started to carry new Craftsman raised panel combination wrench sets. Read More

Tool Reviews

Husky Universal Combination Wrench Sets Review

Apr 30, 2018 Stuart 34 Comments

Husky’s combination wrenches left me impressed. Read More

Mechanics' Tools

A Closer Look at Milwaukee Combination Wrenches

Mar 21, 2018 Stuart 30 Comments

Here’s a closer look at Milwaukee combination wrenches. Read More

Mechanics' Tools

New Milwaukee Ratcheting Wrenches

Mar 19, 2018 Stuart 56 Comments

Here’s a peek at the new Milwaukee ratcheting wrenches! Read More

Editorial

The Best Traditional Adjustable Wrench Alternative?

Jan 19, 2018 Stuart 55 Comments

Do you have a favorite traditional adjustable wrench alternative or variant? Read More

DealGuyd

Deal of the Day: Dewalt Mechanics Tools (Including 2 Latest and Greatest Sets) – 12/12/17

Dec 12, 2017 Stuart 16 Comments

This is some mighty-fine pricing on select Dewalt mechanics tools and sets, today only. Read More

DealGuyd

Tekton Combination Wrench Set for under $50

Dec 11, 2017 Stuart 27 Comments

This Tekton 22pc wrench set looks to be a good deal. Read More

Mechanics' Tools

Kirk Wrench – a Reconfigurable Modular Wrench for Tight Spaces

Jul 26, 2017 David Frane 18 Comments

The Kirk Wrench is a reconfigurable problem-solver that can access hard to reach fasteners. Read More

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