Hand Tools reviews

Zero Tolerance 0223 Knife

Zero Tolerance 0223 Knife Review I’ve been carrying the Zero Tolerance 0223 knife for a month or two and my first impression still sticks. When I first opened this knife I said that it screamed quality – it appeared extremely well-built and was smooth to open. This knife, when open, feels like a  fixed blade […]

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RIDGID Tool Gift Guide

2019 RIDGID Tool Holiday Gift Guide The Holiday Season is here and I’ll bet you are looking for the perfect gift for your favorite contractor, handyman, or DIY’ers this Holiday season? Do not waste time wandering around the aisles of the big box stores or searching the endless pages of confusing stock lists of the […]

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New Southwire Hand Tools

A Review of Southwire’s New Screwdrivers, Nutdrivers, and Hand Tool Offerings There’s some NEW Southwire Hand Tools out! Southwire is one of the largest manufacturers of wire and cable in the world. So who better to make the tools to install all this wire than them??? I was recently offered the opportunity to test out some […]

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Kershaw MIXTAPE Model 2050 Folding Knife Review

The Kershaw MIXTAPE 2050 Folding Knife Review Let’s be clear. This is not your good times mix you used to play in your Firebird on a Saturday night. But it is just as AWESOME! Kershaw is a manufacturer of high quality knives that offers styles that fit all budgets and tastes. The new MIXTAPE model […]

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Father’s Day Giveaway

Kershaw Tool Giveaway – 022 Zero Tolerance Father’s Day is around the corner and  we’ve teamed up with Kershaw to giveaway a very cool knife to some hard working Dad’s out there. We’re giving away the smallest ZT they’ve ever made. It’s called the 022 Zero Tolerance Be sure to sign up today as this […]

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OLFA Rolled Materials Cutter 45-C

OLFA Rolled Materials Cutter 45-C Review I recently saw the OLFA Rolled Materials Cutter 45-C at the JLC LIVE trade show and was impressed. I now own several, and here’s why. As a remodeler I find myself on the cutting end of many different materials such as: Ram Board Cardboard Schluter DITA-HEAT mats House wrap […]

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Zero Tolerance Hinderer 0562 Knife

Rick Hinderer Deigned Zero Tolerance Knife When I think of an everyday carry knife I think of Kershaw.  More specifically I think of the Zero Tolerance line of knives with titanium handles, stainless steel, and ball-bearing assisted opening blades. I’ll fess up, I own several!! Who Is Rick Hinderer? Rick Hinderer is a knife designer / maker […]

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Wilton Tradesman 1755 Bench Vise

Wilton Tools Model 1755 Tradesman 5 1⁄2” Bench Vise Review My vises are all hand-me down cast iron monsters from my grandfather and father that were pulled out of old barns and garages, only to be put back to use. After using the new Wilton Tools Tradesman series of benchtop vises, I can’t go back […]

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Zero Tolerance Sinkevich ZT0470 Knife Review

Zero Tolerance: ZT0470 Sinkevich Flipper – Titanium & Marbled Carbon Fiber – CPM-20CV Review The Zero Tolerance Sinkevich ZT0470 Knife is probably the classiest knife I have. Its steel is quality, the KVT ball-bearing opening and a flipper makes the knife fast and easy to open, and it is a home run in the ergonomics department. I […]

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Woodpeckers Clamping Squares Plus and CSP Clamps

Woodpeckers Clamping System For many years I’ve used 90 degree, plywood, clamping jigs to help me align casework, perform dry fits and help me keep casework square during glue up. These plywood jigs, with the help of two clamps, worked great but the jig only worked on inside corners, and the clamp bars are always […]

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