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Wera Koloss Ratchet Gift Guide

Editorial

Father’s Day Hand Tool Gift Guide Part 2!

Jun 10, 2010 Stuart 2 Comments

As we mentioned yesterday in the first part of our Father’s Day Gift Guide, we’re giving you our gift ideas and recommendations in parts. Without further delay, here is the second part of our hand tool gift guide. Do you have some hand tool gift ideas we didn’t mention yet? Don’t be shy, tell us about […]

Rockwell Jawhorse Gift Guide

Editorial

Father’s Day Hand Tool Gift Guide Part 1!

Jun 9, 2010 Stuart Discuss

We have been adding quite a few decent tools and gift ideas to our Father’s Day Gift Guide series. Today we will be sharing with you 5 of our top hand tool gift ideas. There is a little bit for everyone in this list – woodworkers, DIYers, and hobbyists. We’ll share 5 more hand tool […]

Dewalt Pilot Point Drill Bits

Drills & Drivers

Dewalt Pilot Point Drill Bits – a ToolGuyd Favorite

May 13, 2010 Stuart 21 Comments

I am sometimes asked to recommend general purpose drill bits that can be purchased locally. Although this condition rules out many of the great brands available at online industrial suppliers, there are still a few decent options out there. By far, my favorite locally-sourced drill bits are Dewalt’s Pilot Point drill bits.

Storage & Organization

Ikea’s Alex 6 Drawer Cabinet

Jan 28, 2010 Stuart 29 Comments

I’m a huge fan of IKEA’s ALEX series of drawer units, with my favorite style being the above-pictured 6-drawer unit. While the drawers are not fully extending, they’re quite spacious, and can handle a reasonable amount of weight for their size and construction. As with most IKEA products, assembly is DIY, but everything fits together […]

ToolGuyd Favorites

ToolGuyd’s 5 Most Enjoyable & Memorable Posts

Dec 20, 2009 Stuart 2 Comments

While we truly enjoy writing each and every post that we publish here on ToolGuyd, there are some that we find extraordinarily enjoyable to write. Following is a recap of the 5 posts that were most memorable and enjoyable to write during our first year of operation. You may also want to check out our 5 most popular […]

Editorial

The 5 Most Popular ToolGuyd Posts

Dec 16, 2009 Stuart 1 Comment

Believe it or not, five days from now will mark ToolGuyd’s first anniversary! This past year has been very exciting, and we’re glad that you’re here to share the occasion with us. There will of course be several special posts to help commemorate the event. Top start off, here is a recap of the five most popular ToolGuyd […]

Saws

Bosch Jigsaws and Why We Love Them

Dec 11, 2009 Stuart 5 Comments

We have used quite a few different brands of jigsaws in recent years, but by far our favorite brand is Bosch. We’ve been using Bosch’s 1587AVSK jigsaw model for about two and a half years now, and it’s reliable, durable, provides plenty of power, and still operates smoothly and efficiently.

Hammers & Mallets

MVTs – Wiha 3K Screwdrivers & Vaughan Ball Pein Hammers

Nov 13, 2009 Stuart 1 Comment

The first ever MVT (most valuable tool of the week) award is actually shared by two tools – a Wiha ergonomic screwdriver, and a 4oz Vaughan ball pein hammer.

Hand Tools

Xuron Pliers & Shears – ToolGuyd Favorites

Oct 13, 2009 Stuart 2 Comments

First of all, we absolutely LOVE Xuron pliers and shears. Yes, we know that we’ve mentioned this before, but great products like Xuron’s deserve the fresh attention. Second of all, we absolutely LOVE the above product image. Here’s why Xuron products are among our favorites hand tools, and why we think that Xuron is an upstanding company: great […]

Retailers & Distributors

Small Parts Inc

Sep 2, 2009 Stuart 4 Comments

Small Parts Inc is a fantastic distributor. While Small Parts specializes in – you guessed it, small specialty parts, their catalog now includes a huge selection of materials, parts, and tools. This is why we love ordering from Small Parts: Small Parts has a great selection of hard to find hand tools They also have a great […]

Hand Tools

5 Great Tool Gifts for Under $10

May 19, 2009 Stuart 2 Comments

With Father’s Day on approach, everyone is asking themselves and others “what to buy?” Well, how about something useful. These five items are less than $10 each and are affordable enough to throw in with larger gifts. Bucket Boss Mug Boss Paired with a spare 10-12oz mug, the Mug Boss provides for nifty desktop organization […]

Accessories

Stanley Portable 25 Compartment Organizer

May 4, 2009 Stuart 4 Comments

Stanley’s professional organizers are extremely durable, easy to stack and store (even vertically), and best of all the 25 compartments are removable, swapable, and reconfigurable. I now have six units in use holding all types of small parts and components – hardware, PVC fittings, servos, electronic components, grommets, and the list goes on. These organizers […]

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

The New Leatherman Freestyle – Preview

Apr 2, 2009 Stuart 5 Comments

Leatherman’s new Freestyle is due to be released in May, and we are very excited. Leatherman’s Freestyle is based off of their Skeletool design, but whereas the Skeletool is a full-size tool, the Freestyle is slightly smaller and lighter, making it a more pocket-friendly tool. Full-size knife? Check. Full-size pliers? Check. “I want one now” […]

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Streamlight Stylus Pro – New Colors!

Mar 16, 2009 Stuart Discuss

We are absolutely thrilled at having just discovered that Streamlight is releasing three new Stylus Pro flashlights. In addition to flat black, Stylus Pros are now available in red, silver, and blue. Since my Stylus Pro is used as a tool for a total of 10 minutes a day, and carried as an accessory for 10 hours, a bit of color might […]

Bit Holders & Drivers

PB Swiss Tools Insider Bit Driver Review

Feb 5, 2009 Stuart 20 Comments

The PB Swiss Tools Insider driver is a pocket-friendly screwdriver that can carry up to 8 insert bits in a removable cartridge. Don’t let its modest size or appearance fool you – the high quality Insider is very well designed and can handle most manual driving tasks with ease. Take a look at our in-depth review of the […]

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