Made in USA

It’s Back! Hot Deal: Save 25% off Tekton’s USA-Made Pliers!

Aug 14, 2015 Stuart 22 Comments

For a limited time, Tekton’s new USA-made pliers are eligible for a single-use 25% coupon discount!

Layout & Measuring

Rite in the Rain Says Their Mechanical Pencil is the Last You’ll Ever Need

Aug 10, 2015 Stuart 22 Comments

Looking for a tough new mechanical pencil? This one is boasted to be “the last pencil you’ll ever need.”

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Leatherman Tread – Day 1 Review

Jul 31, 2015 Stuart 14 Comments

The Leatherman Tread is a wearable multi-tool. I started testing one – here is my Day 1 review.

Made in USA

Klein Adjustable Length Screwdriver

Jul 29, 2015 Stuart 15 Comments

Klein’s USA-made adjustable length screwdriver looks to have a unique and sturdy locking mechanism. Bonus: it’s got a double-ended blade with Phillips and slotted tips.

Hand Tools

Green Toys’ USA-Made Toy Tool Set for the Kiddies

Jul 27, 2015 Stuart 8 Comments

Got little kids at home? Check out this made in the USA tool toy set!

Made in USA

I Use Milwaukee’s Tool Box for Baby Gear, and it’s Been Awesome!

Jul 10, 2015 Stuart 31 Comments

Sure, Milwaukee’s 13″ tool box is great for hauling tools and supplies around, but we’re using it for something much more challenging – baby gear!

Layout & Measuring

Another Look at the Stanley FatMax Auto-Lock Tape Measure

Jul 9, 2015 Stuart 10 Comments

This Stanley FatMax Auto-Lock tape measure caters to many different user preferences. Now that I found mine again, I don’t want to let it out of my sight!

Layout & Measuring

A Sneak Peek at Some of the New Empire Level Innovations for 2015 and 2016

Jun 30, 2015 Stuart 16 Comments

Here is the early fruit of Milwaukee Tool’s acquisition of Empire Level, and the answer to an important question: will Empire tools continue to be made in the USA?

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Brous Blades Bionic 2.0 Knife Review: a Near-Perfect USA-Made Folder

Jun 30, 2015 Stuart 6 Comments

I really liked a lot of things about the Brous Blades Bionic 2.0 folding knife, but one unfavorable feature prompted me to return it.

Made in USA

Incra Pushguard with Deflector Shield

Jun 23, 2015 Benjamen 9 Comments

This new Incra PushGuard push block is chock-full of added safety features.

Awesome & Cool

Woodpeckers OneTime Tool: DelVe Square (Order by July 6th, 2015)

Jun 18, 2015 Benjamen 30 Comments

The new Woodpeckers DelVe Square, a OneTime tool with limited ordering window, will change your life. Or maybe not. Looks to be a good quality and well-featured square for woodworking and higher precision applications.

Accessories

Ullman Screw and Nut Starters

Jun 16, 2015 Benjamen 10 Comments

Do you drop a lot of screws or struggle to get them started? Using one of these screw starters might help with that.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Zero Tolerance 0450 Knife Review – a Hard-Use Flipper with Soft Looks

May 19, 2015 Stuart 8 Comments

The new Zero Tolerance 0450 flipper folding knife offers a great balance between form and function, without any obvious compromises, making it an excellent EDC knife.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Benchmade Mini Griptilian Knife Review – a Near Perfect EDC Folder

May 15, 2015 Stuart 22 Comments

Here’s why you should pay attention to Benchmade’s mini-Griptilian knife.

Adhesives, Sealants, & Lubes

Mini Duck Tape Rolls – Ducklings!

May 14, 2015 Stuart 4 Comments

What’s that in your pocket? Oh, mini Duck Tape Ducklings tape? Awesome, you’re ready to go forth and fix stuff.

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