The Leatherman Tread is a wearable multi-tool. I started testing one – here is my Day 1 review.
Archives for July 2015
Buy a Select Bosch 18V Tool Kit, Get a FREE Wireless 2.0Ah Battery Charging KIT, or 5.0Ah Battery
Buy a select Bosch 18V drill kit, impact kit, or combo kit, get your choice of a FREE 5.0Ah battery pack, or a complete 2.0Ah wireless battery charging kit. (Deal ends Aug 31st, 2015.)
How will Dewalt Respond to Milwaukee One-Key “Tool Control” Capabilities?
Do you think Dewalt will seek to match or best Milwaukee’s One-Key cordless power tool capabilities? How?
Milwaukee One-Key – Here is Everything You Want to Know
Here is a complete preview of Milwaukee’s One-Key tool and app technology, which they say will “unlock the digital jobsite.”
Klein Adjustable Length Screwdriver
Klein’s USA-made adjustable length screwdriver looks to have a unique and sturdy locking mechanism. Bonus: it’s got a double-ended blade with Phillips and slotted tips.
Pick a Side: “Kickstarter is Awesome,” or “Kickstarter Sucks”
Is Kickstarter (and other crowdfunding sites) awesome? Or do they suck?
New Stanley Screwdrivers with Diamond-Coated Tips
Ooh la la, Stanley FatMax has come out with new screwdrivers with (simulated) diamond-coated tips!
Reader Problem: Frequent Finger-Pinching Tools and Equipment
A reader has been pinching his fingers on all matters of tools lately. Do you have any advice for him?
Hatch Nomad Aluminum Fishing Pliers
Hatch Outdoors’ Nomad pliers are very appealing, but only if you’re an angler or fisherperson with a big budget.
Reader Question: Does RoHS Apply to Hand Tools?
A reader asked if RoHS regulations applied to hand tools. After looking into this, I don’t think that they do. Non-electrical hand tools don’t seem to be covered by the RoHS directive in any explicit way.
Green Toys’ USA-Made Toy Tool Set for the Kiddies
Got little kids at home? Check out this made in the USA tool toy set!
Mechanics Stethoscopes are Useful for Automotive Diagnostics and More
A mechanics stethoscope is a powerful diagnostic tool to keep around.
Cole-Bar Hammer Multi-Tool Has Failed to Launch
It looks like the Cole-Bar, which was a multi-functional hammer that was funded via Kickstarter, will never make it into hopeful users’ hands. (Update: Check out comments for the latest info.)
Garden Bandit Hand Loop Weeder
The Garden Bandit is a simple weeder design that can even remove weeds up close to your desirable plants. As a bonus, it also aerates the soil as it cuts down weeds’ root systems.
Carbon Fiber Bolt Cutters – Don’t Get Excited ‘Til You See the Price!
These carbon fiber bolt cutters, developed for military field use, look pretty sweet, but they come with a hefty price tag that only the government can afford.
Why Aren’t There any Ratcheting Bolt Cutters?
Could ratcheting bolt cutters ever be a real thing?
Grizzly’s Mini Track Saw
Did you know that Grizzly made a mini plunge-cutting track saw? Bigger isn’t always better, especially when full-sized track saws cost 3-5X more.
HK Porter PowerLink Bolt Cutters with Double Compound Action
These new HK Porter PowerLink bolt cutters feature a double compound action pivot, which means less elbow grease required for tough cuts.
Do You Understand OSHA’s Air Blower Safety Regulations? I Didn’t
So… let’s talk about OSHA’s air gun standards. If you’d like, you could follow along as I try to make sense of it for myself.
New Bosch Hammer Drill (Corded), HD18-2
Bosch has come out with a new corded hammer drill, HD18-2, which is somewhat of a surprise given today’s cordless-centric atmosphere.