Made in USA

Lightning Deal: Shop-Vac Ultra Pro 12-Gallon Vacuum + Blower

Nov 28, 2015 Stuart 4 Comments

There’s an “Ultra Pro Series” 12-gallon Shop-Vac wet/dry vacuum on sale right now, ending 1:05pm ET 11/28/15.

New Tekton USA-Made Screwdrivers are… Whoa

Nov 25, 2015 Stuart 42 Comments

Tekton has just come out with new USA-made screwdrivers, and it’s obvious that they put a lot of effort into designing their ergonomic tri-lobed handles.

Knives

Hot Deal: Zero Tolerance 0450, a Casual-Looking (But Still Awesome) Folding Knife for $115

Nov 14, 2015 Stuart 7 Comments

The ZT 0450 USA-made knife is on sale AND eligible for an added $10 discount, dropping it to $115 with free shipping. If you have ever been even a little interested in this knife, you should definitely consider buying it while the price is so good.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

It’s Time to Buy a New Pocket Knife: Save $10 off $50 Orders of Kershaw and Zero Tolerance Knives!

Nov 11, 2015 Stuart 2 Comments

Now’s the time to save some money on a great Kershaw or Zero Tolerance folding pocket knife!

Made in USA

Hands On: Woodpeckers X-Mat Assembly System

Nov 6, 2015 Benjamen 2 Comments

We reviewed Woodpeckers’ USA-made X-Mat system, which is designed to make it easier than ever to create project assembly jigs and support fixtures.

Hand Saws

Upgrade Your Hand Tools: Knew Concepts Fret Saw

Oct 16, 2015 Stuart 15 Comments

Knew Concepts’ USA-made fret saw is a pricey, but wonderful saw for making detailed cuts in wood, plastic, and other light materials.

Drills & Drivers

Snappy Countersink Drill Bits

Oct 14, 2015 Stuart 13 Comments

Looking for a quick way to drill and countersink holes for flathead wood screws? These Snappy bits make it, well… snappy.

Made in USA

Hansen ToolHanger Tool Storage System is Like Pegboard, but Better

Sep 30, 2015 Stuart 6 Comments

Hansen has come out with ToolHanger, a new wall-mountable tool storage system.

Adhesives, Sealants, & Lubes

Insta-Set Super Glue Accelerator, from Bob Smith Industries

Sep 11, 2015 Benjamen 17 Comments

Cyanoacrylate (CA) glue sets pretty fast, but what happens when you need it to cure faster? You use an accelerator, such as Insta-Set, a strawberry-scented inexpensive spray-bottle accelerator from Bob Smith Industries.

Clamps

Reader Question: What Do You Think About the JackClamp?

Sep 10, 2015 Benjamen 9 Comments

Is the JackClamp a “Jack of all trades, master of none,” or a versatile multi-purpose powerhouse of a clamp?

Accessories

Tekton USA-Made Polyurethane Bungee Cords and Straps Review

Sep 8, 2015 Stuart 22 Comments

We’re quite fond of Tekton’s USA-made bungee cords and straps!

Hand Tools

This Northern Machining Tap Wrench is Unlike Any Other You’ve Used Before

Aug 19, 2015 Stuart 20 Comments

This unique USA-made tap wrench, from Northern Machining, does away with some of the frustrations you might have had with lesser designs.

Layout & Measuring

Woodpeckers Odd Job Tool – a Modern Take on a Classic Stanley 15-Function Layout & Marking Tool

Aug 19, 2015 Stuart 14 Comments

Woodpeckers has come out with a new One Time Tool, the Odd Job and Odd Job XL, which mimic (and improve upon) the functionality of Stanley’s 19th century design.

Machinist Tools

Small Metal Lathe Upgrade: A2Z Quick Change Tool Post

Aug 17, 2015 Stuart 8 Comments

A2Z makes an excellent quick change tool post holder for smaller metal lathes.

Hammers & Mallets

New Tekton USA-Made Punches

Aug 14, 2015 Stuart 10 Comments

Check out these new USA-made Tekton pin, roll pin, and gunsmith punch sets.

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