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.
Archives for 2015
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.
Coilhose Redi-Burst Pocket Blow Gun
The Redi-Burst is a teen tiny air blow gun that can be stored or carried practically anywhere.
Amprobe Deal: Spend $100 and Get a $20 Amazon Gift Card Plus Free Tools!
Buy $100+ in new Amprobe tools and get a free Amazon gift card AND your choice of a free bonus tool.
Your Kobalt Hand Tool Warranty Experience?
Have you ever exchanged a Kobalt hand tool at Lowes under warranty? Was it an easy or frustrating experience?
SawStop Sues Bosch over new ReaXX Table Saw and its Flesh-Detection and Blade-Braking Tech
SawStop has sued Bosch and is trying to bar USA sales of the new ReaXX table saw, which features competing flesh-detection and blade braking technologies.
Your Favorite Hearing Protection When Work Gets Loud?
What kind of hearing protection do you prefer to wear when things get loud?
New Fluke Connect Current Clamp Meters for Low and High Measurement Ranges
Fluke has added two new current meters to their line of Fluke Connect wireless test equipment, one with a 2000 A DC max current range, and the other optimized for 4-20 mA low current control signals.
New Gearwrench Screwdriver Handle Colors
Gearwrench’s screwdriver lineup just got more colorful.
MORE New Milwaukee M18 Fuel Tools – a Mag Drill, Super Hawg, SDS Max Hammer
Our coverage of Milwaukee’s newest M18 Fuel brushless tools continues with a quick look at their new magnetic drill, Super Hole Hawg drills, and SDS Max rotary hammer.
New Ridgid JobMax Tool-Free Oscillating Multi-Tool 12V Starter Kit
Ridgid has breathed new life into their JobMax modular tool system with a new tool-free oscillating multi-tool starter kit.
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