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Have You Seen Our Super Awesome Ultimate Tool Gift Guide? You Can Help Out with Volume 2!

Oct 29, 2015 Stuart 30 Comments

Have you seen our Ultimate Tool Gift Guide? What do you think of it, and do you have a favorite tool that would be right at home in Volume 2?

Editorial

Best Tape Measures – Opinions Wanted!

Jul 7, 2015 Stuart 80 Comments

Which would you say is the best tape measure? Or maybe just your favorite? Maybe they match up with our own favorites and recommendations.

PB Swiss Stubby Bit Holder Screwdriver with Bit

Hand Tools

Another Reader Joins the PB Swiss Owner’s Club!

Jun 17, 2015 Stuart 11 Comments

Another reader has walked down the irreversible path of PB Swiss Tools ownership. Will you be next?

Leatherman Style CS

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

5 Fantastic Mini EDC Tools

Apr 22, 2015 Stuart 17 Comments

Wondering what recent giveaway winners won? I sent them 4 of my favorite fantastic compact carryable tools. I can’t decide on a 5th tool to discuss, and so I’m hoping to hear about YOUR favorite mini carryable tool.

Craftsman Professional Vise

Shop Essentials

Craftsman Professional Bench Vise is Back in Stock!

Sep 3, 2014 Stuart 8 Comments

The much-liked and value-priced Craftsman Professional bench vise is back in stock!

Knipex Pliers Wrench

Pliers

The Amazing Knipex Pliers Wrench

Aug 28, 2014 Stuart 18 Comments

Knipex’s Pliers Wrenches are pricey, but extremely versatile additions to any tool box.

Lee Valley NWS Pliers Selection

Pliers

NWS Pliers Now at Lee Valley

Aug 15, 2014 Stuart 10 Comments

Lee Valley has started carrying NWS pliers, making these excellent tools even easier to find and buy in the USA!

Nexcare Waterproof Bandages

Safety

Recommended: Nexcare Waterproof Bandages

Jun 19, 2014 Stuart 9 Comments

Here’s a quick look at Nexcare’s clear waterproof adhesive bandages.

Facom 440 Metric Wrench Set

Editorial

2014 Father’s Day Gift Guide

Jun 12, 2014 Stuart 6 Comments

Here are our 5 tool gift guide picks for the 2014 Father’s Day season!

ToolGuyd Long Nose Pliers Collection

Pliers

Let’s Talk About Long Nose Pliers

May 29, 2014 Stuart 30 Comments

Here are some of my thoughts about long nose pliers. Which brands and features do you prefer?

Bahco Irazola Tekno Screwdrivers

Screwdrivers

Wanted: Bahco (Irazola) Tekno+ Screwdrivers

Mar 4, 2014 Stuart 23 Comments

Wanted (at a reasonable price): Bahco (Snap-on/Irazola) screwdrivers.

Irwin Speedbor Max Drill Bits

Drills & Drivers

Recommended: Irwin Speedbor Max Drill Bits

Feb 18, 2014 Stuart 14 Comments

Looking to upgrade your woodboring bits? We have had great experiences with Irwin’s Speedbor Max self-feeding 3-spur spade bits.

ToolGuyd Partial Sears Tool Collection

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If I Lost All My Tools, Which Brands Would I Pick for Replacements?

Jan 8, 2014 Stuart 55 Comments

Quick, all your tools are gone. (Oh no!) Which brands would you replace them with?

Milwaukee Fuel Brushless Drill Driver

Cordless

The Best Cordless Drills, Spring 2013 Edition

Mar 20, 2013 Stuart 42 Comments

Looking for a new cordless drill? Here are my top recommendations for 2013.

Spax #10 Flat Head Wood Screw

Fasteners

Spax Screws to the Rescue!

Jan 31, 2013 Stuart 19 Comments

A couple of Spax screws were more than a match for the oversized holes drilled into store-bought speakers stands. Hoorah!

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