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C.H. Hanson Automatic Locking Pliers Review and Video Demo

Aug 26, 2011 Stuart 1 Comment

C.H. Hanson’s Automatic locking pliers are convenient, and I like ’em a lot, but they’re not perfect. Here’s why…

CH Hanson Automatic Locking Pliers and Clamps

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C.H. Hanson Automatic Locking Pliers and Clamps

Mar 29, 2011 Stuart 10 Comments

C.H. Hanson’s re-designed Automatic pliers are said to be stronger and faster to use than traditional pliers. I’ve seen a lot of love for the previous LockJaw version, and would expect for these to become just as popular.

C.H. Hanson Precision Ball Level Crosshair Design Remedied

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C.H. Hanson Remedies Potential Ball Level Crosshair Issue!

Jul 5, 2010 Stuart 2 Comments

Last month we posted an update to our review of C.H. Hanson’s Precision Ball Level. In our experience, the ball level worked exactly as advertised, and looked to be very solidly made. In our update, we discussed a slight design flaw that made new levels susceptible to damage under certain conditions – perhaps careless handling at […]

C.H. Hanson Precision Ball Level Rubbed Off Crosshairs

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C.H. Hanson Precision Ball Level Durability Update

Jun 14, 2010 Stuart 9 Comments

We reviewed C.H. Hanson’s Precision Ball Level a few months ago, and have used it a few times since then. Thus far, the ball level seems to be in great shape. However, as mentioned in comments to the review, the levels on the shelves at local home improvement retailers (mainly Lowes) are in terrible shape, with rubbed-off crosshairs. […]

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C.H. Hanson Precision Ball Level Review

Nov 10, 2009 Stuart 16 Comments

Two months ago to the date, we shared with you our very positive first impressions of C.H. Hanson’s Precision Ball Level. Since then, we have used the level quite a bit for various projects and tasks, and not only has it not disappointed us yet, it has exceeded our most demanding expectations. Following is our […]

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CH Hanson Precision Ball Level First Impression

Sep 9, 2009 Stuart 12 Comments

About three months ago, we posted about CH Hanson’s new Precision Ball Levels. We now have one of these new 24″ levels in our possession, and thought you would appreciate a few first impressions until we can offer a full review. We handed the level to a few colleagues, and following are their initial reactions. Holy [expletives]. […]

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C.H. Hanson’s Innovative New Precision Ball Level

Jun 1, 2009 Stuart 5 Comments

C.H. Hanson just released their precision ball level – a 24″ level which uses a rotating ball compass design. One of the level’s main selling points is that it eliminates some of the guesswork normally associated with reading a traditional bubble level. While greater ease of use is a good thing, we are even more impressed […]

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