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Milwaukee Ratchet

Mechanics' Tools

Milwaukee Ratchets are Now Available

Feb 28, 2019 Stuart 70 Comments

Milwaukee’s ratchets are now available for individual purchase.

Husky Cordless Ratchet Set

Cordless

Price Drop: Husky 12V Cordless Ratchet Set

Dec 10, 2018 Stuart 30 Comments

Husky’s new cordless 3/8″ ratchet is on sale.

Wera Kraftform Kompakt Screwdriver EDC Set

Hand Tools

HOT Deal: Select Wera Hand Tools are on Sale (Black Friday Week 2018)

Nov 19, 2018 Stuart 15 Comments

Select Wera tools are on sale for a limited time!

Proto Ball Hex Socket

Screwdrivers

Ball Hex Driver Sockets

Oct 24, 2018 Stuart 27 Comments

Let’s talk about another type of hex driver tool – ball hex sockets.

Husky Impact Socket Set

Cordless

Home Depot Hooked us up with Some Sweet Impact Tools

Aug 1, 2018 Stuart 20 Comments

Home Depot sent over some new impact tools – a Husky socket set, torque wrench, and Dewalt mid-torque impact wrench.

New Dewalt Ratchets 2018

Mechanics' Tools

New Dewalt Ratchets are Hitting the Market

Jul 24, 2018 Stuart 50 Comments

Dewalt has come out with new open stock ratchets. We’re trying hard to be excited.

Craftsman 81pc Mechanics Tool Set

Mechanics' Tools

First New Craftsman Ratchets and Tool Sets Appear on Lowes.com

Apr 1, 2018 Stuart 68 Comments

Here’s a look at a couple of new and “new” Craftsman tool sets at Lowes.

Feit LED 3700 Lumen Shop lights at Costco

Safety

Costco Tool Deals (Holiday 2017)

Nov 30, 2017 Benjamen 24 Comments

Here are some Costco Holiday season tool deals that you might find interesting.

wera-kraftform-plus-screwdriver-set

Screwdrivers

“Big Savings” on Select Wera Tools and Sets

Nov 20, 2017 Stuart 4 Comments

There seems to be promo pricing on select Wera tools. Some prices are GREAT, others merely so-so.

Milwaukee 1-2 Shockwave Impact Socket Set

Sockets & Drive Tools

Surprisingly, Milwaukee Does Make Impact Socket Sets

Nov 16, 2017 Stuart 16 Comments

I’m glad I wasn’t the only person who didn’t know Milwaukee has a couple of impact socket offerings.

Kobalt Pro90 Ratchet Construction

New Tools

Kobalt Pro90 Ratchets

Oct 27, 2017 Stuart 54 Comments

Kobalt’s out with some new 90-tooth ratchets, and the set of 3 ratchets is priced at $30.

The Kirk Wrench used on a compression fitting

Mechanics' Tools

Kirk Wrench – a Reconfigurable Modular Wrench for Tight Spaces

Jul 26, 2017 David Frane 19 Comments

The Kirk Wrench is a reconfigurable problem-solver that can access hard to reach fasteners.

Husky 60pc Universal Mechanics Tool Set

Mechanics' Tools

Husky 60pc Universal Mechanics Tool Set with 100-Position Ratchets and Universal Sockets

Jun 28, 2017 Stuart 46 Comments

I think I’ve found my new “starter socket set” recommendation in this Husky 60pc set with 100-position ratchets and universal sockets.

Dewalt DCD785C2 Cordless Hammer Drill kit with DWMT73804 Socket Set

Clamps

Deals of the Day: Dewalt 20V Max Hammer Drill with Socket Set, Yost Vises (5/30/2017)

May 30, 2017 Stuart 18 Comments

Here’s what we think about today’s tool deals of the day, a Dewalt hammer drill and socket set combo, and a small selection of Yost vises and clamps.

Wera Ratchet Quick Release Detent

Editorial

Quick Release Ratchets – Love ’em or Hate ’em?

May 11, 2017 Stuart 25 Comments

Quick release ratchets – do you love them or hate them?

Shot of my 45 degree socket organizers

DIY Projects

Custom Socket Storage Idea

May 10, 2017 Benjamen 29 Comments

I created angled socket rail holders to save space and make the socket sizes easier to read.

Milwaukee 12pc pivoting head ratchet set product shot

New Tools

New Milwaukee 3/8″ Drive, Swivel-Head Ratchet and Socket Set

Feb 24, 2017 Benjamen 35 Comments

Milwaukee has come out with a new swivel head ratchet and socket set, aimed at contractors and priced at $70 for SAE or metric sets.

Irwin Multiple Size Hex Nut Driver Product Shot

Mechanics' Tools

Irwin 6-in-1 Nut Drivers Review

Feb 6, 2017 Benjamen 15 Comments

Irwin 6-in-1 nut drivers come with 3 double-sided sockets that store neatly inside the handle for easier storage.

SDS Socket Adapters

Power Tool Accessories

SDS Socket Adapters for Your Rotary Hammer?

Jan 25, 2017 Stuart 26 Comments

Let’s talk about SDS socket adapters, which allow you to use sockets with a rotary hammer.

Dewalt Impact Socket Set

Mechanics' Tools

New Dewalt Impact Sockets, Sets and Accessories, Plus Greater Hand Tool Expansion

Jan 16, 2017 Stuart 40 Comments

Dewalt is coming out with new impact sockets, and also accessories such as universal adapters, extensions, and size adapters.

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