Tool Talk

ToolGuyd Misc Tool Talk and Social Media Summary (3/24/2021)

Mar 24, 2021 Stuart 14 Comments

Here’s a couple of tool posts you might have missed.

Tool Talk: Hanging Cabinets with Some of My Favorite Tools

Nov 1, 2019 Stuart 30 Comments

Let’s talk about the tools I used to hang some new wall cabinets.

Misc. Tool Talk – Irwin Pliers Wrench, Wera Quick-Release Ratchet, More

Mar 1, 2019 Stuart 10 Comments

Here are some hand tools I hung out with last night. Everything TURNED out nicely.

Can the New Craftsman Overcome Years of Damaged Public Opinion?

Sep 14, 2018 Andrew 115 Comments

Can Stanley Black & Decker successfully revive the Craftsman brand?

Weekend Question, Misc. Tool News

Mar 27, 2015 Stuart 109 Comments

I’ve got a question for you, some news, and something else you must read the post to find out!

Shop Essentials

Size Matters. How Big Should a Workbench Be?

Mar 13, 2015 Stuart 32 Comments

How big should a workbench be?

Random Facom Tool Photo

Mar 6, 2015 Stuart 8 Comments

Here’s a photo of a neat wrench, and a bunch of casual words discussing its context.

Chip on Do You Care About the Sustainability of Tools and Workshop Products?: “No, I just despise clam shell. Being green is growing your own food,never traveling ,or eating out,washing without soap just…”
Stuart on I’m in a Bad Mood About USA-Made Tool Boxes: “2 locking swivel casters and 2 fixed are the norm. Sometimes you can order replacement casters of your choosing. A…”
Chip on Best-Ever Makita XGT Cordless Power Tool Deals Started Today: “I switched from 18v Dewalt to m18 in 2015,then added m12. Home depot dragged Makita into the mix. Tracksaw,mitersaw,chainsaw,blower all…”
Stuart on I’m in a Bad Mood About USA-Made Tool Boxes: “I need to give them time to fix things, and then I will verify. I was motived 60% by a…”
Albert on I’m in a Bad Mood About USA-Made Tool Boxes: “All of the name brand rolling tool boxes that I have seen, including that expensive Proto, have two non-swivelling, non-locking…”
Alex on Do You Care About the Sustainability of Tools and Workshop Products?: “Not only “No” – I will choose non-eco-friendly because I value quality over BS and I don’t have any time…”