Hand Tools reviews

IRWIN Tools – Ultimate Tradesman Challenge Finals

By Todd Fratzel on Hand Tools

Ultimate Tradesman Challenge – World Finals This weekend I’ll be traveling to Bristol, TN, home of Bristol Motor Speedway to watch the Irwin Tools Ultimate Tradesman Challenge, World Finals. I’m extremely excited to see this competition along with the race on Sunday. There have been 250 sanctioned events throughout the world in 2010 leading up…

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Black & Decker Ratcheting ReadyWrench Review

By Todd Fratzel on Hand Tools, Product Reviews

Black & Decker Ratcheting ReadyWrench (Model #RRW100) The folks at Black & Decker sent us their latest twist on the popular ReadyWrench (we did a ReadyWrench Review last year), the Ratcheting ReadyWrench. They have combined the convenience of the ReadyWrench with a ratcheting design so that so that you have 16 sockets in essence. Key…

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Kreg Jig Review

By Todd Fratzel on Hand Tools, Product Reviews

Kreg Jigs and Kreg Joinery™ Kreg Jigs are one of those tools that you really need to use in order to understand how amazing they really are. Kreg Jigs are a system of jigs used for creating efficient, strong pocket hole joints used for a number of woodworking applications such as cabinet face frames, picture…

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Milwaukee® 8 Piece Screwdriver Set Review

By Todd Fratzel on Hand Tools, Product Reviews

Milwaukee® 8 Piece Screwdriver Set Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation recently introduced the 8 Piece Screwdriver Set as part of its new line of hand tools. Similar to the 11 in 1 Screwdriver that launched in April 2010, the new set features patented ECX™ bits to perfectly fit the hybrid specialty screws users often encounter in…

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Stanley Quick Change Nail Set Review

By Todd Fratzel on Hand Tools, Product Reviews

Stanley FatMax Quick Change Nail Set Stanley recently introduced the FatMax reversible nail set (58-501).  Most carpenters, woodworkers and serious DIY’ers have a set of 3 standard nail punches floating around between their tool pouch, tool box and truck console. So when Stanley introduced this all new reversible, quick change nail set I was very…

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New Irwin Vise-Grip Curved-Jaw (CR) Locking Pliers

By Todd Fratzel on Hand Tools

New Line Delivers Three Times More Gripping Power than Traditional Locking Pliers Huntersville, N.C. [August 27, 2010] — Trade professionals hate busted knuckles resulting from failed locking pliers. That’s no problem for tradesmen who use trusted IRWIN® VISE-GRIP® locking pliers, which have earned the top spot in the locking pliers category since their introduction in…

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Rockwell JawStand Review

By Todd Fratzel on Hand Tools, Product Reviews

Rockwell JawStand Rockwell recently introduced the JawStand. So we were pretty happy when they sent us their latest addition which compliments the ever popular Rockwell Jawhorse. JawStand Features This compact easy-to-use work stand not only supports loads up to 220 lbs, but it can clamp work pieces up to 1-3/4 in. thick and raise them…

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Channellock 4-in-1 Ratcheting Wrench Set Review

By Todd Fratzel on Hand Tools, Product Reviews

Channellock 4-in-1 Ratcheting Wrench Set (841S) Channellock recently introduced their new 4 ‘N 1 Wrench Set (Model 841S). The 4-in-1 Ratcheting Wrench Set does the work of 8 wrenches or socket. The folks at Channellock sent us this set to test and report out thoughts to all of you. Features SAE Includes ratchet sizes: 5/16″…

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