Hand Tools reviews

Stiletto TRIMBONE Titanium Finish Hammer

Stiletto TRIMBONE Hammer The titanium hammer vs. steel hammer debate has been going on at my job site for a few years now. The big questions are 1) whether titanium hammers are worth the cost, which is sometimes 4 times more than a steel hammer, and 2) whether they really prevent injuries. I’m not here […]

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Ridgid Plastic Pipe Cutter Review

Ridgid RC-2375 Plastic Pipe Cutter Recently I had to bust out my Ridgid Plastic Pipe Cutter (Model RC-2375) and thought it was worth a review. As “toolbelt-on” contractors, my colleagues and I often toss around the term “game changer” when referring to what we consider a revolutionary tool.  The Ridgid RC-2375 plastic pipe cutter is […]

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Milwaukee Tripod Chain Vise Review

Milwaukee 6” Leveling Tripod Chain Vise Model 48-22-8690 Review Milwaukee has recently released their 6” Leveling Tripod Chain Vise and it is a must-have. It is incredibly sturdy with a large and well-designed deck. Set up and clean up are a breeze with the easy deployment system.  For easy storage, Milwaukee’s Tripod Vise also folds […]

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Milwaukee 47pc 1/2″ Drive Socket Set with Low-Profile PACKOUT

Milwaukee 47pc 1/2″ Drive Ratchet & Socket Set with PACKOUT Low-Profile Organizer Review Milwaukee is continuing to grow its industry-leading hand tool lineup geared to professional and DIY mechanics alike. Recently announced is the 47pc 1/2″ Drive Ratchet & Socket Set with PACKOUT Low-Profile Organizer, model number 48-22-9487.  This kit is essentially three products in […]

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Milwaukee 15PC Flex Head Ratcheting Combo Wrench Sets

Milwaukee 15PC Flex Head Ratcheting SAE / Metric Combo Wrench Sets Review As a remodeling contractor, the combination wrench is not an everyday, go-to, hand tool. I tend to find myself reaching for an adjustable wrench more often. Milwaukee recently sent over their new 15PC Flex Head Ratcheting Combination Wrench Set, both SAE, and Metric […]

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Rockler Spring-Loaded Clamp Review

Rockler Spring-Loaded One-Handed Bar Clamp As a contractor and woodworker, you can never own enough clamps. New to the workshop clamping scene is the Rockler spring-loaded clamp. This clamp features a spring mechanism that closes the jaws with a squeeze of the trigger, leaving your other hand free to position parts – something that I […]

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Bessey K Body Revo Jr. Clamp Review

Bessey K Body Revo Jr. Clamps Is there a limit to how many clamps you can have? There are those that may argue yes, but we believe it is impossible. The TBB gang believes that you can never have too much of anything. Our goal is to always have the correct tool for the job. […]

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Milwaukee Flex-Head Ratcheting Combination Wrench Set

Milwaukee Flex-Head Ratcheting Combination Wrench Set Review Milwaukee has expanded their wrench line with new Flex-Head ratcheting wrenches. These new wrenches come as a 15 piece SAE (Model 48-22-9413) and a 15 piece METRIC set (Model 48-22-9513). The wrenches are chrome plated and have an incredibly comfortable I-beam handle design that feels great to hold. […]

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Kershaw Random Leek 1660RBW Knife

Kershaw Random Leek 1660RBW Knife Review As a remodeling contractor, backpacker, outdoor enthusiast, and daily carrier of a pocket knife I’m a fan of pocket knives and always appreciate a useful, well-made, and functional knife when I see one. When looking at the Kershaw Leek 1660RBW I was particularly interested in looking at several points: […]

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Wilton 6.5″ Multi-Purpose Vise

Wilton 6.5″ Multi-Purpose Vise (model 650P) Review I recently got a chance to test out the Wilton 6.5″ multi-purpose vise (model 650P). As an experienced steel fabrication shop manager and certified AWS welder, I understand the importance of a quality vise. Why? Because whether cutting, grinding, or fitting up metal joints for tack welds, it […]

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