All posts in category Hand Tools

Stanley 20 oz. FatMax AntiVibe Rip Claw Hammer 51944

September 3, 2012

Claw Hammer 101 A claw hammer is an item of necessity in every American household, but if you are looking to do actual daily wood work with your hammer, including Do-It-Yourself projects here are a couple of tips for picking a great hammer out. When looking at claw hammers a 20 ounce model with a ...

CH Hanson 45 True Folding Layout Square 00045

September 3, 2012

Layout Square Functions A layout square is made in a triangular-shaped fashion and is used as a measuring tool specifically for producing square marks or angles on wood. Layout squares are available in two sizes, the 6 inch model, which is generally the most popular, and the 12-inch model. The layout square is designed to complete ...

Leatherman Skeletool CX with Sheath 830950

September 3, 2012

Pocket Knife History… Sort Of Pocket knives have a long history, where the earliest traces seem to appear with their use by ancient Romans. The oldest dated pocket knife was dated at around 500 BC and was discovered in Spain. Today, even though there are claims (pictured right) that there are Roman multi-tools that have ...

Leatherman 68010101 Crunch with Leather Sheath

August 16, 2012

Pocket knives that folded were first made by Romans and issued out to Roman soldiers in the first century. Later they were used in the American revolution notably by George Washington himself. The Civil war issued pocket knives to their soldiers and in the 1940′s World War Two American soldiers were each given standard pocket ...

Make a Fire Pit in Your Backyard For Summer: Part One

August 8, 2012

Roasting marshmellows and camping out with the kids is all a part of summer traditions. But how cool would it be if this year you could do all of this right in your backyard! Here is a step by step instruction of how to make a fire pit with firebrick, a concrete cap, and pea ...

Stiletto 5-Piece TiBone Combo Kit

August 6, 2012

This hammer is a pleasurable working experience, especially if you are a seasoned veteran who experiences the occasional joint discomfort associated with years of hard hitting hammer blows. Even for the less chronically injured, this tool offers sanctuary from the abuse caused by using heavy hammers.  Why? Because the Stiletto 5-Piece TiBone Combo Kit offers some of ...

Klein Metric Wire Stripper/Cutter for Stranded Wire 1011M

July 26, 2012

Klein Tool was established in America in the late 1800’s and continues to manufacture their quality tools right here in America where they were they have continued a legacy of over a hundred years of hand tool success. Who else can offer over a century of knowledge on the hand tool industry? Very few, to ...

Stiletto 14 oz. Mini Ti Bone Hammer TBM14RMS

July 17, 2012

Stiletto brand hammers are known to be the very best in the business for their hard hitting appeal while still delivering 10 times less recoil shock per blow. The Stiletto TBM14RMS 14 oz. Mini Ti Bone Hammer is a framer’s hammer that features a steel replaceable face and hits like a 24 ounce hammer. What this means ...

Greenlee Mini Magnetic Bubble Level L77

July 15, 2012

Greenlee has been producing and innovating tools for the electrician trade for over 70 plus years. Each year they continue to add to their line as they strive to create products to fill every need that the professional electrician may encounter. Many times, the most useful items are overlooked because they are not power tools ...

Klein Stubby Multi Bit Screwdriver/ Nut Driver with Square Recess Bit 32562-5

July 13, 2012

We’ve talked about the quality behind the Klein name so much in the last few weeks that were not going to cover them again. So if you don’t know who Klein is by now, then check out the manufacturer spotlight. The bottom line though, is that Klein makes excellent hand tools and if you check ...