Made in USA

SK Thumbwheel Ratchet Review

Nov 17, 2014 Stuart 31 Comments

SK Hand Tool’s thumbwheel ratchet is a handy and refined drive tool for working in tight areas.

Awesome & Cool

Field Notes Pocket Notepad with Cherry Wood Cover

Nov 14, 2014 Stuart 5 Comments

Check out the USA-made cherry wood-covered pocket-sized notepads.

Hand Tools

Wiss Snips Sale at Home Depot – Holiday 2014

Nov 12, 2014 Stuart 3 Comments

Check out Home Depot’s holiday Wiss snips sale. (As an aside, can you say “Wiss snips sale” 5 times real fast?)

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Holiday Deal: Leatherman Sidekick Multi-Tool for $25

Nov 10, 2014 Stuart 16 Comments

One of Home Depot’s holiday offers is the ToolGuyd-recommended Leatherman Sidekick, for $25.

Layout & Measuring

New Dewalt Built-in-the-USA Tape Measures

Nov 5, 2014 Stuart 26 Comments

Here’s a first look at Dewalt’s new “Built in the USA” tape measures.

Made in USA

New Craftsman Premium Workbenches – Early Review

Oct 27, 2014 Stuart 8 Comments

Craftsman has come out with new premium workbenches that are very nicely made and easy to assemble.

Electrical Tools

What’s the Story Behind “Wirepro by Klein” Tools?

Oct 22, 2014 Stuart 10 Comments

Here’s the scoop about older “Wirepro by Klein” tools that you might have seen on ebay or through 3rd party sellers on Amazon and elswhere.

Digital Fabrication

Southeast Tool Router Bit Set for Cutting Plastic

Oct 21, 2014 Stuart 3 Comments

This 10-piece router bit set includes the most popular bits for cutting plastic sheet materials.

Bit Holders & Drivers

New Klein Combination Tip Screwdrivers and Bits

Oct 20, 2014 Stuart 25 Comments

Klein has come out with new screwdrivers and bits to fit the combo-tip screws commonly found in electrical fittings and devices.

Made in USA

Rubbermaid Roughneck Storage Tote Failure

Oct 7, 2014 Stuart 22 Comments

This is what plastic storage tote failure looks like.

Hand Tools

Secret Upgrade: Midwest Snips with Kush’N Power Handles

Oct 1, 2014 Stuart 2 Comments

Midwest’s USA-made offset aviation snips are now available with new handle grips that make them even better!

Made in USA

Proto Clik-Stop Adjustable Wrench – You’ll Love it, Hate it, or Both

Sep 29, 2014 Stuart 5 Comments

Proto’s Clik-Stop adjustable wrenches have a unique thumbwheel design that you’ll probably love, hate, or feel completely ambiguous about.

Made in USA

Free MK Morse Reciprocating Saw Blade Sample!

Sep 12, 2014 Stuart 16 Comments

Are you willing to try out a new reciprocating saw blade? MK Morse has 4 styles for you to choose from, and will send you one for FREE.

Made in USA

FREE MK Morse 811 Portable Band Saw Blade Sample

Sep 11, 2014 Stuart 26 Comments

Do you use a portable band that accepts standard sized 44-7/8″ blades? Here’s a new bi-metal blade that you can try for free!

Layout & Measuring

Woodpeckers 6SS Carpenters Square (One Time Tool)

Sep 9, 2014 Stuart 18 Comments

Woodpeckers has come out with a new $100 stainless steel and aluminum carpenters square that’s only available for a limited time.

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