Made in USA

Everyone Needs a Feeler Gauge

May 19, 2023 Stuart 27 Comments

A feeler gauge is a good-to-have toolbox essential.

Made in USA

Looking back at Sears’ “Lobster Claw” Craftsman Wrenches

May 11, 2023 Stuart 20 Comments

This looks to have been a turning point for Sears and the iconic tool brand.

Made in USA

The Mullet is a USA-made Cyclone Dust Separator for your Shop Vacuum

May 10, 2023 Stuart 64 Comments

It’s a unique shop vacuum attachment with an equally distinct name.

Hammers & Mallets

Vaughan Makes a Great Ball Peen Hammer

May 9, 2023 Stuart 29 Comments

In my opinion, this hammer should be in every tool kit.

Electrical Tools

Milwaukee USA-Made Pliers & Screwdrivers – New Pricing & Preorders

Apr 17, 2023 Stuart 69 Comments

Pricing and preorders are now available.

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Are Channellock Pliers Still Worth Buying?

Apr 6, 2023 Stuart 93 Comments

What’s your stance on Channellock tongue and groove style pliers?

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Milspin Rhino EDC Pry Bar Tool

Apr 5, 2023 Stuart 59 Comments

This is a simple USA-made one-piece mini prying tool.

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Plano Stow N Go Portable Organizers

Apr 3, 2023 Stuart 29 Comments

Plano tool boxes are multi-organizer racks with a top compartment for larger items.

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Wright Tool is Improving USA-Made Sockets by Cutting Corners

Mar 30, 2023 Stuart 36 Comments

Wright Tool is updating their sockets with an improved drive-end.

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Milwaukee USA Hand Tool Factory Tour – More Details

Mar 23, 2023 Stuart 75 Comments

Here are some more details from my factory tour.

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Woodpeckers Owns Blue Spruce Toolworks

Mar 23, 2023 Stuart 40 Comments

Here’s something you might not have heard about.

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New Channellock Screwdrivers are 100% Made in USA

Mar 21, 2023 Stuart 42 Comments

Channellock has announced new USA-made screwdrivers.

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Craftsman is Closing its USA Hand Tools Factory

Mar 20, 2023 Stuart

We have an update about Craftsman’s new hand tool factory.

Electrical Tools

Milwaukee USA-Made Hand Tools are Launching in Mid-2023

Mar 12, 2023 Stuart 69 Comments

The new Milwaukee made-in-USA hand tools are on the way.

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My First-Ever Eklind USA-Made Hex Tool Purchase

Feb 22, 2023 Stuart 35 Comments

I am finally giving Eklind tools a try.

Made in USA

This USA-Made Tool Box is on Sale for under $5

Feb 2, 2023 Stuart 28 Comments

This looks to be a good buy!

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Field Notes – the Perfect Pocket Notebook

Jan 30, 2023 Stuart 70 Comments

Sometimes it’s still a good idea to bring a notebook.

Made in USA

ArtBin Makes a Great Mini Tool Box

Jan 13, 2023 Stuart 50 Comments

Don’t let the colorful label fool you, this is a serious tool box.

Hand Tools

Craftsman’s USA Hand Tool Legacy was Destroyed 10 Years Ago

Jan 2, 2023 Stuart 241 Comments

Let’s examine why tool users feel the way they do about Craftsman.

Editorial

Craftsman Tools USA Factory Update (December 2022)

Dec 29, 2022 Stuart 69 Comments

Here’s the latest Craftsman USA hand tool update.

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