ToolGuyd Favorites

Gearwrench’s MicroDriver mini ratchet bit and socket set is a fantastic buy, and it’s on sale!

Pliers

Gearwrench Double-X Pliers Earned a Spot in My Toolbox – and They’re on Sale

Jun 1, 2021 Stuart 25 Comments

These Gearwrench Double-X pliers have been a useful addition to my toolbox for a long time now.

Made in USA

Father’s Day Gift Guide: Megapro Screwdrivers

May 28, 2021 Stuart 15 Comments

Here’s a Father’s Day or “treat yourself” tool gift idea that’s sure to please.

Hand Tools

Best Tool Kit Upgrades and Add-Ons (Spring 2021)

Mar 6, 2021 Stuart 47 Comments

Here are 27 of the best tool kit add-ons and upgrades we’ve recommended over the years.

ToolGuyd Favorites

Gift Guide: Channellock Adjustable Wrenches Deserve to be in Every Toolbox

Dec 20, 2020 Stuart 38 Comments

Here is one of my most highly recommended tool gift ideas.

Accessories

Tool of the Day: Gaffer’s Tape

Jul 31, 2020 Stuart 47 Comments

Raise your hand if you’re a member of the gaffer’s tape fan club.

Screwdrivers

New Wera Screwdriver Deals, Featuring ToolGuyd Favorites (11/8/19)

Nov 8, 2019 Stuart 6 Comments

A couple of much-loved Wera screwdrivers are on sale right now.

Hand Tools

Fusion Contigua Carabiner – a Versatile USA-made Accessory

Jan 17, 2019 Stuart 14 Comments

Meet one of my favorite accessories, the USA-made Contigua carabiner.

Accessories

A Better Way to Carry Spare AA or AAA Batteries

Jan 15, 2019 Stuart 31 Comments

Here’s another ToolGuyd favorite – PowerMax AA and AAA battery holders.

Hand Tools

Noga Deburring Tools

Jan 1, 2019 Stuart 13 Comments

As I think about my favorite hand tools, Noga deburring tools come to mind.

Layout & Measuring

Mitutoyo Digital Calipers

Dec 11, 2018 Stuart 20 Comments

I’m a big fan of Mitutoyo digital calipers.

Tool Reviews

5 Things That Make Channellock Adjustable Wrenches so Good

Dec 6, 2018 Stuart 43 Comments

Channellock adjustable wrenches? Superb!

Screwdrivers

Here are Some Recommended Ratcheting Screwdrivers

Apr 13, 2016 Stuart 30 Comments

Since someone brought up ratcheting screwdrivers, here’s some praise for the ones I’ve been using a lot lately.

Hand Tools

Prestige Medical-Style Shears

Feb 8, 2016 Stuart 7 Comments

After a year and a half of occasional use, I think very highly of my $9 pair of medical-style scissors.

Awesome & Cool

You Know You Want it: Lego Technic Mercedes-Benz Arocs Truck Building Set

Dec 10, 2015 Stuart 13 Comments

You should totally add this Lego Technic Arocs building set to your holiday wishlist. It’s a pricey but hopefully rewarding model to build. Did I mention that it’s got pneumatic actuators?

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