Coronavirus Pandemic

New HANES Cotton Face Masks

Hanes, notable maker of tighty-whities, is now making affordably-priced face masks.

So, how are you guys holding up?

The local Home Depot looked very busy over the weekend. Too busy?

It seems that Home Depot and Lowe’s have made some changes to online ordering to adjust to growing demand.

How have you guys been holding up? What have you been seeing this past week or two?

Here’s what I’m seeing and what I’m thinking this week. Tool-related reporting to continue this afternoon.

There isn’t much in the way of tool-related coronavirus news, but here’s a general personal log.

Harbor Freight released a message regarding their coronavirus response efforts.

Here are some PPE and tool-related news tied to the coronavirus situaton.

There appears to be a severe shortage of disposable respirators, and those that are in stock are listed at inflated pricing.

Shawn+Y on I’m in a Bad Mood About USA-Made Tool Boxes: “I was fed this ad on YouTube after reading this article. Wierd…since I turned off tracking. Anywho, Dragonfire workbenches is…”
Mark M. on I’m in a Bad Mood About USA-Made Tool Boxes: “Hmmm. I’m a buy once/cry once guy, esp for something like a tool cart/chest that’s going to support all kinds…”
Drew M on Do You Care About the Sustainability of Tools and Workshop Products?: “99% of environment or climate friendly stuff is a hoax and snake oil. Its just like “diet” foods that are…”
fred on I’m in a Bad Mood About USA-Made Tool Boxes: “Negligent shipping seems to be yet another problem in the US. It almost seems like a random but pervasive problem.…”
Josh H on Do You Care About the Sustainability of Tools and Workshop Products?: “Benchmarking is definitely company dependent. I’ve worked in automotive where buying dozens of competitor products just costs too much. One…”
Ball_bearing on Cute Little Wera ESD Stubby Screwdriver Bit Holder: “Those 2012 prices look so good now. I wish Wera still offered hard handle screwdrivers.”