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Pliers

Cheap Precision Pliers

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The other day there was a thread over at the Garage Journal polling members about whether they preferred quantity or quality when it comes to tools. As much as I prefer to use better quality tools, there are times when quantity and selection are a higher priority.

Made in USA

SK Files for Sale to Ideal Industries

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If you recall, SK Hand Tools recently declared bankruptcy. It was rumored that Ideal Industries would make a bid to buy the debt-stricken hand tool manufacturer. This rumor has turned out to be true, although the sale has not yet been finalized

Tool Deals

New Low Price on Triton SuperJaws Workbench

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Triton’s SuperJaws Workbench is selling for an all-time-low of $130 over at Amazon. This promo the SuperJaws at $29 less than the rebranded Ridgid SuperClamp, and $49 lower than the Rockwell Jawhorse. It looks like the sale price is valid until July 22nd. However, keep in mind that Amazon’s sales sometimes end early due to quick […]

Announcements & Updates

New ToolGuyd Features and a Facelift!

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A few weeks ago we asked for some feedback as we prepared to update ToolGuyd’s look, feel, and overall design. So, how do you like the new look? There are still quite a bit of tweaks and refinements that need to be made, but hopefully you have already noticed a few changes and tried out […]

Cordless

Win a Free Lithium-Ion Cordless Dremel 8200!

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That’s right, we’ve got a brand new cordless Dremel 8200 rotary tool to give away! To enter to win, simply tell us in a comment what you’d use the tool for if you won the giveaway. We reviewed Dremel’s brand spankin’ new 12V Lithium-ion cordless rotary tool last month, and absolutely loved it. It’s plenty […]

Cordless

Dewalt 12V Max Cordless 3/8″ Drill Driver

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We recently discussed the new 12V Max cordless screwdriver that Dewalt is introducing as part of their upcoming line of compact cordless tools. We’re now going to talk about the 3/8″ drill driver (DCD710S2) that Dewalt will be releasing at the same time.

Mechanics' Tools

Craftsman Ratcheting Elbow Wrenches Hands-on Review

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With their pivoting box ends, Craftsman’s ratcheting elbow wrenches are anything but ordinary. Possibly inspired by similarly styled indexable ratchets, these elbow wrenches are designed for use in tight spaces and situations where a fastener may be obstructed. Curious about whether these new wrenches were innovative, gimmicky, or both, we set out to review them. In the end, […]

Adhesives, Sealants, & Lubes

WD-40 Nostalgic “Now & Then” Combo Pack

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To celebrate their 50+ year history, WD-40 has released a new nostalgic “now & then” combo pack featuring an 8 ounce collector’s cans, and an 8 ounce Smart Straw can. The black and yellow “then” version is fully-functional and pays homage to the 1950s when WD-40 was used in the aerospace industry under Rocket Chemical Company.

Mechanics' Tools

Blackhawk Universal QuickRatchet Set

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Stanley’s Blackhawk Universal QuickRatchet set (SAE) features a flex-head handle that accepts multiple ratcheting attachments. Included in the set are six 12pt socket wrench sizes (3/8″, 7/16″, 1/2″, 9/16″, 5/8″, 3/4″), a 1/4″ square drive head, 3/8″ square drive head, 1/4″ hex bit driver, and 6 screwdriver bits.

Made in USA

Channellock’s Reforged Website

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Channellock has redesigned their website to accommodate new features and to provide a more interactive experience. The new layout is cleancut, and the product directory looks to be very detailed yet easy to navigate.