Here are some of the tools and accessories that readers ordered from Amazon today.
It’s a mix of tool deals, cool finds, and interesting picks that were logged in our anonymous Amazon affiliate orders list.
I always find it interesting to see – and hear about (so chime in!) – what you guys have been buying, and figure many of you feel the same.
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Gearwrench 7pc Magnetic Oil Drain Plug Socket Set – I’ve got the same pass-thru ratchet, didn’t know they had oil drain plugs for it – neat!
Chapin 1-Gallon Pump Sprayer
SmallRig Light Stand – great brand, although it took me a while to finally try them
CRKT Folding Knife with D2 Veff Serrations Blade – the serrations forced me to do a double-take
Dewalt ToughCase Organizer – great choice!
Dewalt USB Cordless Screwdriver (FlexDrive) – I see a lower price via 3rd party sellers
WorkPro Mini Adjustable Pliers
Fluke SmartTrace Breaker Finder and Socket Tester
WorkPro 39pc Magnetic Nut Driver Set (Impact Rated) – be sure to “click” the coupon
ToughBuilt Scraper Utility Knife – decent tool, but Klein has one for cheaper
Hoto 24-in-1 Precision Screwdriver Set
Ernst Magnetic Socket Organizer Rail – made in USA
Klein GFCI Outlet Tester with LCD Display
Klein Tools Knee Pads
Energizer AAA batteries 20-Pack
Amazon Basics Magnetic Ratcheting Tool Set – I was prepared to judge, but it looks versatile and very affordably priced
Dewalt Jab Saw
Klein Tools Knit Dipped Cut Resistant Work Gloves – I prefer Milwaukee, but they’re pretty much all the same
WorkPro 8″ Long Nose Slip Joint Pliers with 3 Jaw Zones – Not quite Snap-on, but a lot less expensive
Dewalt Pivoting Nut Driver 3pc Set
Nicpro Long-Reach Mechanical Carpenter Pencil Set – just $9, multi-purchase offers
Rockler Bench Cookies 4-Pack – excellent workpiece risers
Atwood Rope 550 Paracord 100ft – made in USA, great stuff
Worx 4V Cordless Screwdriver with Bit Cartridge
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Dewalt Heavy Duty Construction Tripod
Energel RTX Gel Pens 2-Pack – $3 (these are fantastic!)
Klein 11-in-1 Multi-Bit Screwdriver – eligible for $15 off $75+ savings
Pilot G2 Black Gel Pens 0.7mm 4-Pack – thanks! – I looked for this earlier, couldn’t find it, only 12-packs or smaller packs with bold 1.0mm tips
WorkPro Mini Adjustable Pliers with Black Finish
Kershaw Bel Air Folding Knife – Made in USA – I didn’t know that Kershaw introduced to a Benchmade-style crossbar lock
Kreg Pocket Hole Jig with Clamp – $40, great starting point for pocket hole joinery
Jorgensen Block Plane – this appears to be selling well
Victorinox Super Tinker Swiss Army Knife – excellent choice!
Knipex TwinGrip Adjustable Pliers – fantastic, now available in more sizes
FastCap 16ft Pro Carpenter Reverse Tape Measure – looks pretty cool, and just $9
Irwin Quick-Lift Construction Jack – also look at the Dewalt, which has a better handle design
Scott K
Lots of great little items on here – that fast cap tape has become my goto. It has nice contrast and I really like the labeled markings. The brake and pencil sharpener are handy.
Jerry
I like the FastCap tape measure as well. I like that it has a surface right on the tape you can use to keep notes on. A pencil writes on it pretty good, and it can be erased and used over and over. After a while you will need to clean it up good, but it is really handy. How many times have you had to remember 2 or 3 different measurements at the same time, and had to hunt down a piece of paper or scrap of wood to write it down on. Being able to have the measurements right on the tape is really handy.
Also works good to do simple math on, as well. When I was younger I could do math in my head pretty well, but not so much any more. Even has the pencil sharpener built in.
Jerry
Oh, and I might add, they have my favorite belt clip of any tape measure, as well.
Jack D
You can even buy replacement stickers when the side gets too used to write on! Love the FastCap!
Mopar
As a southpaw, Fast Cap tapes are my go-to as well.
I really like this smaller 16ft size because most of the time you don’t need a full 25ft. Kinda weird that Amazon offers it (at a slightly greater discount) as a “subscribe and save” option, with every 4 months being the most common. I’m not as hard on a tape measure as I once was, but replacing one every 4 months?
Paul Gomez
I got some of the tekton hard handles since they’re discontinued
Peter
Does anyone have a longer field experience how the Dewalt/Irwin quick lift compare to the original?
I have a Viking and could use another one.
I really like the quality and it is build like tank and it feels like a tool bought for life as it should be imho.
Herron version looks pretty close too.
Thank you.
fred
Back on Sep 14, 2024, a ToolGuyd reader (Matt) said this about the Viking Arm.
“None of the knock offs, that I know of, enable you to slowly release the jack load softly, one step at a time. This lack of adjustment limits the usefulness of the clamp. I bought the Dewalt version which I think is superior to all of them, including Viking and I use it to raise one side of a heavy laboratory instrument and then use the soft release to lower it back down to the counter. The Instrument is $60,000 so I don’t want to drop it.”
For me – I have both versions and also like the way the Dewalt handle works better. IIRCC – it also distinguishes the Dewalt from the Irwin.
Peter
Thank you fred.
JR
“Kershaw Bel Air Folding Knife – Made in USA – I didn’t know that Kershaw introduced to a side lock like this one”
I believe they are called cross-bar locks, or axis-style locks. Never heard them called side locks before.
Stuart
Sorry, I forgot the term. Benchmade Axis-ripoff seemed impolite. Every brand now has their own and special phrasing for it. Kershaw’s is a “DuraLock.”
But yes, “crossbar lock” is the correct general term. I always forget it, and default to “Benchmade-type sliding springy side button.” When shortened, it came out as “side lock.” Thanks, I’ll make the fix!
Jack D
FastCap makes some great products, and I swear by that tape measure. They also may some specialty tapes that can handle a variety of tasks. Glad to see others giving them some love!
Question, Stuart: I’ve used your links to specific items before, but do you get credit if I buy something else after following one of your links? Id dar prefer giving you credit when I buy on Amazon than not…
Mopar
FastCap has a lot of good products, besides the tape measures. Just off the top of my head, I also use their glubot and band edge trimmer.
Stuart
Sometimes/usually yes, but don’t feel you have to go out of the way.