Tool Reviews
DeWalt vs Craftsman Tools Move over, Craftsman – there’s a new sheriff in town, maybe. During the DeWalt/Sears Press Event at this year’s National Hardware Show, we were told that DeWalt Mechanics Tools would find a new home at Sears – right next to the Craftsman brand. Can you say ‘awkward’? I dunno, it just [...]
Milwaukee 4PC SAE Nut Driver Set Hollow shaft nut drivers aren’t new, in case you’re wondering. They’ve been around for awhile, out of necessity. The difference with these is the Milwaukee branding. When a company with a well-known brand decides to jump into the hand tool market, they’d better be sure they aren’t just another [...]
SOG Paratool brings 14 tools to your pocket When you think about multi-tools, the word “Leatherman” most likely comes to mind. After all, it’s sort of like the word “Kleenex” is to tissue , or “Velcro” is to hook and loop (who knew the other brands were called hook and loop tape?). But there are [...]
Craftsman LED Lighted Pliers – Tool Review Just when you thought they couldn’t think of anything else to stick a light on, along comes the Craftsman LED Lighted Pliers – a whole set of them, as a matter of fact. Is it gimmicky? Yes. Do they work? Yes. Should you buy them? Hmmmm…read on and [...]
Stanley 14 in 1 Multi-tool Overview: Stanley has always been a leader in innovation in hand tools, and the STHT70695 14 in 1 Multi-Tool is no exception. It’s one of those tools that makes you wonder how you ever got along without one before now. Compact and lightweight (it’s a bit bigger than a pocket [...]
I love doing tool reviews on tools that really bring on “Ah-hah!”, and “Why didn’t I think of that?” moments! The Mixing Mate Paint Lid from Rocker is one of those tools. We all know that painting is one of the easiest ways to change or update the look of any room and it’s not [...]
I have always been a fan of the Stanley Tripod Flashlight, and have reviewed the predecessor to this one (95-112). I’m happy to say that even though I never really had any issues with some of the negatives I read on other reviews, Stanley obviously pays attention, because this new and improved model addresses all [...]
I got a sample of the Grime Boss Hand Wipes at the Hardware Show this year in Vegas. That was in May, and just today I got a chance to put it to the test. Honestly, I forgot I had it – it was stuck in a pile of brochures. The Challenge: My 1992 [...]
I have not come across one of the Tek4 tools so far that I have not liked, and the Ryobi Tek4 LED Hi-Beam Flashlight is no exception. If you read other reviews online, you’ll see that I’m not alone. And, as I’ve said in past Tek4 reviews, once you get the batteries and pick up [...]
Swanson Savage Folding Jab Saw Multi-tools are all the rage lately. It’s likely because every tool company is looking for a way to break through the clutter and create a truly unique and useful tool that will find its way into every tool pouch in America. Swanson’s latest entry into the niche is their [...]
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