All posts tagged Hand Tools

Klein 12″ Heavy-Weight Hacksaw 701-12

April 3, 2013

Klein’s Versatile 701-12 Hacksaw The Klein 12″ Heavy-Weight Hacksaw 701-12 has a blade length of 12″ and an overall length of 16″ and is a professional tool with a tough and rugged build that is specifically designed for heavy-duty sawing applications. With the 701-12 Klein has focused on designing a hacksaw that displays cutting versatility in an assortment ...

EstWing Solid Steel Carpenters Hatchet 3.625″ Cutting Edge E32H

February 15, 2013

Are Carpenter’s Hatchets Obsolete? Carpenter hatchets, otherwise known as rigging axes, were widely used years ago during the building boom following World War 2, as men found themselves mainly working with a lot of rough-sewn lumber they used for framing, shingling, and building new industrial and residential structures. In their day, carpenter’s hatchets were the ...

DIY Breaking Up a Concrete Slab: Part 2 Union Tools Cutter Mattock 30136

January 19, 2013

Part Two of DIY: Breaking Up a Concrete Slab goes on to explain how to finish breaking up the concrete slab with the help of a mattock and bolt tool to cut out rebar. How to Use the Mattock  on your Concrete Slab Once the concrete is loose don’t try to use your bare hands ...

Greenlee Tape Measure Double-Sided 1″ x 25′ 0155-25A

December 17, 2012

Tape Measurer Tips A tape measurer- aka retractable tape measure, is a very general tool that is practically a required item in every man’s tool box. This goes doubly if you are a wood worker. So does it matter which one you pick to buy? We think so, here are some tips and information that ...

Channellock: The 88 6-N-1 Rescue Tool, 480, And 369CRFTCB

October 9, 2012

Channel Lock has been making hand tools for over 130 years with a line of over 100 tools to choose from. Here we highlight three of Channel Locks most successful hand tools including a rescue tool used by Fireman and Police. Quality from the Outside In The Channel Lock 369CRFTCB Code Blue Plier is made with a high-carbon ...

Vise-Grip 18sp 18″ Locking C Clamp with Swivel Pads 18SP

October 1, 2012

Vice grips by definition are akin to a heavy pair of pliers which have the ability to lock onto objects that are in need of loosening or turning with a powerful grip. Many find simple every day tasks, such as loosening nails and screws, sufficient enough to purchase a pair of vice grips, but they ...

Stanley FatMax Short Blade Chisel Set – 6 Pc. 16-971

September 24, 2012

  Stanley’s FatMax is one of their most popular lines to date, and is one that offers a wide variety of hand tools. In this blog we will review the precision and quality that goes into making Stanleys 16-971 FatMax Short Blade Chisel Set of Six. It’s a Process to Gain Perfection The  Stanley 16-971 FatMax ...

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 ...

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 ...