Hand Tools reviews

Milwaukee 100′ Precision Chalk Reel 48-22-3990

Milwaukee 100′ Precision Chalk Reel 48-22-3990 Review There’s something almost magical in the way a chalk reel creates a crisp, perfectly straight line. No other tool, except an expensive laser, makes a perfectly straight line over a long distance, so quickly and reliably. Chalk lines have been in use since ancient Egypt, and used continuously […]

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Empire e55 Series True Blue I-Beam Level

Empire True Blue e55 Series I-Beam Level Review Straight, Square and Smooth -That’s what my shop teacher used to say to us! What he really should have been telling us is Level, Plumb and Square. Although he taught us a lot in class, the real learning happened on the job and continues each day. Like […]

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Milwaukee® Introduces Chalk Reels with Longest Gear Life

Milwaukee® Introduces Chalk Reels with Longest Gear Life 01/08/2016 MILWAUKEE, WI- Milwaukee Tool continues to expand their Hand Tool offering with the introduction of Bold Line and Precision Line Chalk Reels. Featuring the industry’s first planetary gear system and integrated STRIPGUARD™ clutch, the new chalk reels have been designed from the ground up to deliver […]

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2015 Holiday Tool Guide DIY Edition

2015 Holiday Tool Guide – DIY Edition Another year has come and gone and the holidays are rapidly approaching. Instead of hastily grabbing something out of the special buy bins up by the register at the big box store, let us help. Take a peak through the holiday tool guide and find something for the loved […]

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Hart Quick-Tatch Trowel System

HART Quick-Tatch Trowel System Review HART Tool Company launched in Los Angeles California in 1983 and started off as a hammer manufacturer. Fast forward to 2014 when Hart launched it’s Quick-Tatch, the Interchangeable Handle System line of professional tile tools. Hart has developed a game changer in the tile installation world.  Eliminating the handle on your […]

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Gerber Skyridge AO Knife

Gerber Skyridge AO Knife Review Since founded in 1939 by Joseph Gerber, Gerber has become the one of the most trusted and collected name in the knife industry.  Gerber has maintained their dedication to making high quality knives that will last a life time. Gerber is no longer just a knife company however; Gerber has been […]

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Milwaukee Tape Measure Review

Milwaukee Tape Measure Review About 2 years ago, Milwaukee Tool heavily invested resources into creating a hand tool division with the professional contractor in mind. Part of that initial lineup was a number of tape measures designed for maximum durability and increased functionality. The hand tools have been a huge hit with pros and serious […]

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Hart Tape Measure Review

Hart Tape Measure Review Hart Tool is a name many of you associate with quality hammers. They have been making quality hammers since 1983 and continue this tradition today. Under new ownership they have also recently started expanding the brand into other tool categories while maintaining the same level of quality they are known for. […]

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Milwaukee Metalworking Hand Tools

Milwaukee Metalworking Hand Tool Review Milwaukee has is known for making professional grade power tools that come with a reputation of being both durability and long term performance. A few years ago they started making hand tools. When I say “making,” I should clarify by saying they looked at what professional hand tools were in […]

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Stiletto Titanium Hammer Giveaway

Stiletto 14 oz Titanium Hammer Model TI14SCR Giveaway What would you rather drive a Cadillac or Honda?  I think we know the answer… Well the same goes for your hammer. Would you rather swing a cheap, non-reliable hammer or the Cadillac of hammers; the STILETTO? If there is one tool that is a common denominator for […]

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