You guys seem to be enjoying this series, and so here’s the latest compilation of tools that readers ordered from Amazon over the weekend.
It takes a bit of work to filter things out – our anonymous affiliate log includes all purchases credited to a ToolGuyd link – but I always find it interesting to see what readers end up buying.
Some of these are new to me, such as the Knipex “cycle pliers,” which look to have ground-down thin jaws. There’s also an angle version. Those pliers look to be suited for the same types of applications as the Tsunoda ultra-thin pliers I posted about here.
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Others are familiar, such as the Nepros ratchet. I’ve been exploring the brand, including their new skeletonized-handle ratchet, but have been hesitant to post more about the brand given their pricing and low US availability. Maybe it’s a good fit after all.
In no particular order:
Atwood USA-Made Paracord in Black
Klein 2-in-1 Folding Utility Knife & Scraper
Diablo Carbide Teeth Hole Saw Set
Craftsman Folding Sawhorse – $24 each (you need 2)
Craftsman Multi-Bit Screwdriver – $9
Klein 6-inch Long Nose Pliers
FastCap Little Hand HD 3rd Hand Support System (2pc Set)
Eklind Ball Hex Key Set – 22pc Metric & SAE – not fancy, but excellent quality
Wera Kraftform Plus 6pc Screwdriver Set – this is the heavy duty “Chiseldriver” set with “pound thru blade” and impact cap, been on my wishlist too
Mechanix Wear Original Work Gloves
Klein Tools 6-inch Diagonal Cutting Pliers
Rubbermaid Commercial 64oz Utility Scoop
Super Lube Oil with Applicator
FastCap ProCarpenter Metric Reverse Measuring Tape
Victorinox Tinker Swiss Army Knife
Channellock 8-inch WideAzz Adjustable Wrench – still my favorite and best I’ve ever used
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Wera Kraftform Mini Rapidaptor Bitholding Screwdriver Handle – an ESD-safe version is also available and occasionally lower priced
Knipex Cycle Pliers – I’ve never seen this before!
Staedtler Portable Pencil Sharpener
FastCap Knuckle Bender – Portable Door Hinge Adjustable Wrench
Dude Wipes on-the-go 30-Count Pack
WD-40 Specialist Electrical Contact Cleaner Spray
Cast Iron V-Block Set – use these in vises (or other fixtures) for securing cylindrical parts
Hyde 17-in-1 Painters Multi-Tool
Nepros 1/4″ 90T Flex-Head Ratchet
Big Gator Mini V-Drill Guide – I didn’t know they made this for small fractional, wire gauge, and tap drill sizes!
Klein 4-in-1 Electronics Multi-Bit Screwdriver
SOG PowerAccess Multi-Tool – the compound-leverage pliers are the SOG’s standout feature
Skil 10″ Portable Table Saw with Built-in Folding Stand
Craftsman Overdrive 284pc Mechanics Tool Set – looks like everything is fitting in tool box drawers trays
Vevor Jack Hammer Concrete Breaker
Olight Arkfeld Ultra EDC Flat LED Flashlight with Green Laser
Klein Tools Clamp Meter
Fanttik S2 Pro Cordless Screwdriver with 7 Torque Settings
Duratech Super-Thin Open End Wrench Set (8pc, SAE) with Pouch
Klein Tools Compact Pliers Wrench (7-inch)
Velcro 100-Pack Red and Black Reusable Cable Ties – good price compared to what I typically buy
Ideal in-Sure Lever Wire Connector (3-port)
Venom Steel Nitrile Work Gloves – I’ve tried these “one size fits most” gloves (they sent me a box), and it’s okay for quick tasks and mixed users
WolfBox MF200 Electric Air Duster with Removable Battery
Nicpro Mechanical Pencil, Carpenter Pencil, Carbide Scribe Tool, Refill Set – $17
Nicpro Carpenter Pencil 4-Pack with Refills – $16 (more colors)
Rhodia A5+ Spiral Notebook with Square (Graph Paper) Ruling – love this brand’s notebooks, not familiar with this one
Klein Tools Stainless Electricians Scissors with Serrated Edge
fred
I bought the Knipex 84 11 200 (straight cone pliers) and 84 21 200 (angled head cone pliers) back in 2016. They were $26.40 and $22.25 respectively back then. They remind me of – but are a bit more refined than – an Eldi #21 pliers that I had as a kid. Used infrequently – they are useful for grabbing/turning damaged cone nuts.
MM
Those Knipex cycle pliers are great. I mentioned them in reply to the Tsunoda article a while back. I’ve never used them on a bicycle but they are handy for various things, like the serrated 1/8 and 1/4 IPS jam nuts commonly used on lamps.
EBT
This week, Stuart will show we Liked Ordering the $99 Milwaukee M12 Screwgun and Free 2-pack of 1.5V batteries! 🙂
I know I did…
Stuart
Other retailer’s affilaite logging doesn’t work in the same way.
Clicking around, I can see that a couple of readers bought the combined bundle with a screwdriver bit set.
But as for exploring different ordered products, it takes 10X the effort to produce 1/10 the insights. I rarely check, except for the day after Black Friday and maybe Cyber Monday, to see if anyone snagged a great deal that I missed.
Mopar
Whoever got that jackhammer is going to be pleasantly surprised. I bought that one for a job a few years ago and it greatly exceeded all expectations. At that price, it was cheaper than renting one for what I needed.
Andy
Does anybody have any word on how the skil 10″ table saw compares to the DeWalt? I currently use the dewalt 8-1/4″ and I love it, but I would really love to upgrade to the 10″. It’s just not worth $650 when I already have a table saw. I could stomach $299 though.
Cole
My buddy just bought one. I used it to rip down some 4×6 redwood into 1×4 boards. It has good capacity to cut 3.5″ lumber in one pass, but it struggled and chattered through those cuts even when moving workpiece very slowly. It ripped through smaller stock very smoothly.
The integrated stand is convenient but has considerable wobble when working with larger stock and wanted to tip when pushing through that 4×6.
Also the brade brake stopped working during my use with it.
For light duty applications it should be fine but I wouldn’t expect it to last like a DeWalt or Bosch would.
Fwiw the excellent Bosch GTS 15-10 is $150 off at Acme until the end of the month and you get a free yeti tumbler as well. That saw is a 4hp beast and should last a lot longer than the Skil, and have better performance than the DeWalt.
Rahm
-> Olight Arkfeld Ultra EDC Flat LED Flashlight with Green Laser
Heads up: the Wurkkos HD01 Pro is a great value in the same format; the main differences being the button interface, USB-C charging instead of a proprietary charger, and a lower IP rating. It also has a RGB strip on the side that allows it to function as a magnetic work lamp that the Arkfeld lacks. Best part is it’s normally a third of the price and goes down to a quarter depending on discounts.
https://1lumen.com/review/wurkkos-hd01-pro/
https://1lumen.com/review/olight-arkfeld-ultra/