We have more tool samples to give away.
I asked for ideas, and there were some great ones – thank you!
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Here’s what I settled on: each prize will contain a mixed assortment of tools. Maybe the winners can’t use everything, but hopefully they can use some of the tools and pass long the others.
But, there are still some specialty tools. So, I decided to run another giveaway with a 11/12/2019 end date. I might not be able to fulfill all the prizes right away, but I think a one-week run makes sense. I can get some of the prizes out the door rather quickly.
This way, I can send a duct tool or two towards an HVAC pro who could put the tool to use. Or wire strippers, cutters, and overhead recessed light cutter to an electrician or someone who can use such tools. I also have some tools that are rather basic – perfect for new homeowners who are just starting out.
So, this giveaway is going to be a little different. I want to reduce the chance that any part of a tool prize package will go to waste.
There are prize categories, and you’re going to have to pick (one) first choice, and (one) second choice if you have one.
Choices
1) HVAC-focused plus general tools – start your comment entry with “HVAC”
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I don’t have a lot of HVAC tools, mainly some duct cutter and notching tools. So, you’d get these plus an assortment of other tools.
2) Electrical-focused plus general tools – start your comment entry with “Electrical”
There are a few electrical work-specific tools, and an assortment of general purpose tools.
3) Beginner homeowner with few tools – start your comment entry with “Beginner”
This prize will have some basic layout tools (e.g. stud finder and laser level), and an assortment of general purpose tools.
4) Give me anything!! – start your comment entry with “Anything”
This is going to be the “gimmick” kit, with things like diamond grit-coated hex keys, LED pliers with coin cell batteries that no longer work, and things like the old Craftsman MaxAxess wrench.
5) Mechanics tool focused plus general tools – start your comment entry with “Wrenching”
This prize will include wrenches, hardware store ratchets, things like that, plus some general purpose tools.
6) Hobbyist and precision tool focused plus general tools – start your comment entry with “Precision”
I have some precision pliers, maybe small screwdrivers, and possibly a Dremel rotary tool or two, plus some other things.
7) Machinist tool focused plus general tools – start your comment entry with “Taps”
This kit will include things like a Tekton tap and die set I purchased for review but never even opened yet, plus some duplicate review samples and some other goodies.
8) General construction, framing, demo tools plus general purpose – start your comment entry with “Construction”
This kit will include things like a milled-face hammer, chalk line, maybe a long tape or longer range layout tools, and an assortment of other tools you might find useful.
9) Mixed bag – if none of the other categories interest you, start your comment entry with “Mystery”
I’m sure to have some more tools you might find interesting.
IMPORTANT – Let’s say your first choice is general construction tools and your second choice a mixed bag. Your comment would then start with “Construction, Mystery” and then your normal entry will begin. I will ignore any comment that doesn’t start with at least one category.
My Goal
My goal is to make sure these tools go to good hands and homes.
If you want to write back with a review or reviews on the tools after you’ve used them a bit, that’s great! But there are no strings attached.
Old review samples, purchased samples, unsolicited arrivals, duplicates, and other circumstances have simply led things to get out of hand.
A giant box showed up today out of the blue, and I don’t even know where to put it – it’s going to have to go back. New tools showing up? It’s a pretty sweet part of the job, except when the box is the size and weight of a small refrigerator and I know I won’t be able to get to it for a couple of months.
Rules and Info
The Prize: A box of tools with most in new or like-new condition.
The tools will be provided as-is. Use at your own risk.
A vast majority of the giveaway items are hand tools. There might be some cordless power tools, but most of our excess/older/unneeded power tool samples go the local high school.
Winner Selection: Winners will be chose at random. I expect there to be at least 9 winners. The prize packages will not be of equal value.
How to Enter: Leave a comment here, starting with your chosen tool prize package category. Then, tell me about me about a brand of tool that you’ve never tried. Why not? Or, write a Haiku poem about any tool you have used recently. Or, tell me a quick joke.
Also, fill out the address/contact info form:
This is the same form as for this month’s mystery box giveaway, and so if you filled it out already, there’s no need to do it again unless your address has changed.
Rules: Entry period ends Tuesday, 11/12/2019 at 11:59pm ET. You must be 18 or older. By entering, you agree that the prizes are provided as-is, and that you use them at your own risk.
If your shipping info via the above form is incomplete, I will choose an alternate winner. The address and shipping information entered into the form will only be used for the purpose of this giveaway. Contiguous USA addresses only. One entry per person.
Prize Fulfillment: I hope to have the prizes shipped out by the end of this month.
The prizes will likely be sent via UPS or USPS.
Potential Changes: Although I don’t anticipate any problems, we’ve never run a giveaway like this before. If there’s a complication, I reserve the right to modify the entry terms.
Barry Maslen
Construction, HVAC. I want to thank you for what you do on the website. This is one of the few websites that i will frequent to see if there are any new useful tools out on the market.
Seth Goodson
Construction and Electrical. My addiction to tools is starting to become a problem, wait a min. That’s not right, the more tools the better. I am interested to try the new line of Milwaukee squares.
Al
Electrical Precision. Thanks for the giveaway! I have never ever used NWS tools.
John Fal
General construction would be my first pick, I never mind helping a friend out with any task and it helps to have the right tool. I am a bit of a tool freak. I’m into Dewalt 20v a lot, a little Flexvolt due to budget and ryobi because of budget lol. I recently bought into Hitachi 18v now Metabo hpt, wich surprised me how good they actually are. And I also have some Milwaukee m12 tools but havnt made it to m18 yet. But I do like their tools. Thanks this is fun.
Ryan cox
Electrical precision
Some guy at the bar called me a tool. So I got hammered and nailed his girlfriend. Guess he was right
Oliver Banke
Wrenching 🙂 I have never used snap on tools due to prices and not having the money lol, using a cheap impact gun at the min want to upgrade to milwaukee or dewalt at somepoint
Nathan
Mixed bag looks like I’m a day or two late for this contest but I’m committed already. I do industrial maintenance and am really just building my tool collection so still need all kinds of things
James Aylestock
Electrical or HVAC. I’ve never used any Malco tools because I’m not an HVAC tech. But I am looking forward to their release of the Eagle grip locking pliers ever since they reopened the old vise grip plant.
Douglas kwan
Wrenching, precision. I want to try some Bosch battery tools. Interested in the freak
Koko The Talking Ape
Construction, Precision
What do you call a fake noodle?
An impasta!
HAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH
Hahahahahahahheheheh
Haha
Heh
I kill me.
Will labosky
ELECTRIC, CONSTRUCTION. I haven’t ever tried or owned any of the German hand tools, or any Japanese layout tools/markers. I’ve pretty much used the name brand us tools most because money is always tight.
Alexander Hoover
Wrenching, mystery.
I have never tried the Wera tools. I have heard a lot of good things about them from reviewers I trust, just haven’t gotten around to getting my hands on some to use.
Thank you for providing a good knowledge base on this site!
Benjamin Thompson
Wrenching. Awesome that you are doing such a big giveaway. I’m looking into trying some new ratchet brands.
Parke
Electrical, Mystery.
I visit ToolGuyd
To learn about cool new tools
Thanks for what you do
William Dabney
Electrical.
Wera, I have never used any of the Wera tools. Toolguy always has reviews, and the comments are overwhelming positive – so it’s with shame that I admit I’ve not yet tried any. I am interested, but I by most of my tools in person. Not decidedly so, but just the way its worked out. I hope to try some soon.
Kurt
Hobbyist! I build really big model battleships (8 foot) , and they require a lot of tools I will be heading to a big meet in December, so anything I can’t use will be shared with other modelers.
Bill K
Precision & Mystery: Thanks for the opportunity. Getting something I really need, but don’t know it yet, sounds pretty exciting!
Bryan
Construction or Electrical
My wife left me because of my love for power tools.
At least my saw reciprocates!!!
Sean
Construction Mystery.
I haven’t tried any over the German brand tools yet. Hazet look to be some very well made tools. I haven’t had to opportunity to purchase any yet!
Thank you for providing some great tool reviews. I have made several purchases based upon the information that you have provided! You can never have too many tools!
Peter Wattanasupachoke
Precision. What does a nosey pepper do?
It gets jalapeño business!
Clayton
Construction, taps ; a brand that I’ve never used but wanted to try is Tekton that’s why the taps category caught my eye. I’ve been thinking of buying some of their socket sets but haven’t pulled the trigger on it yet.
Phillip Katz
Mystery. Anything. Precision. Taps
I’m coming to terms with the fact that I’m a tool collector. Have recently gotten a chainsaw mill and milled out a few slabs from a downed tree on my property!
Gnnglsy
Beginner, Taps
I have been setting up my shop thanks to Harbor Freight, but after heavy use I can see I need to buy quality ones to replace them.
josh Morris
Construction, precision-
Never got to try knipex pliers as a commercial carpenter i rarely have a use for such fancy pliers and lose tools enough i would feel dumb losing a 60$ set of pliers sup i haven’t splurged yet and made the plunge although there have been several occasions where i wished i had the smooth face channel lock esque pliers.
Also never got to even see mafell tools in person.
Played with plenty of festool they always felt chincy especially for the price.
Refuse to try ryobi, principle alone just no thanks.
I do my best to avoid Chinese trash, the fact they are owned by a Chinese company like rigid and milwaukee just makes it worse.
Well that’s all i got for my rant.
Thanks for the opportunity to vent
Scott
Wrenching, Construction, Anything. Thank you for doing this!!! Old (not classic!) cars, old lawn mowers, old snow blowers and an old house constantly needing to be worked on
Abner
Electrical, Construction.
I work for a contractor doing bath and kitchen remodels, and i am their lead electrician. I have never used Wera tools before. I hear they are great, but i havent really been able to afford such expensive tools. But i would really like to try them out, or anything else that can help me do my job faster, easier or more efficiently
James
Wrenching, Mystery. I have a project car that I’m itching to start working on soon. I’m getting my hands on an old work truck from my office that’s seen better days. I’m hoping to dive into it over two to three long weekends to get it running and give it to my little brother. He just started college and needs some wheels.
Michael Quinlan
Electrical tape
Bare conductors shocking me
Won’t I ever learn?
I’m not sure if tape counts as a tool, or if including the category in the Haiku fits within the rules, but I enjoyed the Haiku challenge.
David West
Precision, Construction
I have been following you for a year now and I have picked up some DeWalt and Klein tools. Wera is one brand that I have heard great raves about but not purchased.
Andrew
Electrical, Wrenching. I’d be curious to try the new SATA tools. I love most of my gearwrench stuff, buts its a pain in the butt to try to get warrantied. I use Amazon all the time and they have a great return/warranty system, so if the tools are similar to gearwrench in quality and price the ease of warranty returns would really give them the edge.
John Cattaneo
Electrical, Wrenching
I just picked up a set of vessel precision screwdrivers, which was something I’d been needing for a while. They’re good quality (a step up from the generic ones I’d been using) and not particularly expensive.
James
Precision.
I’ve never used Wera tools mostly because They are more expensive than I can afford.
John S
Wrenching, construction, mystery.
I have never used anything Ridgid or Ryobi… I know they serve many users well, and I do like different aspects of their cordless lines, but I cannot justify another battery type.
Christian F
Wrenching, Mystery. Thanks for all you do! This giveaway is awesome!
Here’s a Halloween joke:
I called into work scared…
“I’m AFRAID I can’t come in today!”
Keep up the great work!
Michael
Precision, Electrical, Beginner
Never used any electrical meters other than Fluke, because why do so when there is Fluke?
Kyle R
“Wrenching” or “Construction”
Instead of a tool brand, how about a tool store? I’ve worked within a couple blocks of Harry J. Epstein for going on 15 years and never realized what an active specialty supplier it still was! The building itself never looks very busy, just a cluttered mess, so I thought maybe it was just an old guy’s property that he couldn’t bear to sell or something. But now, I see how cool it is and that they sell a lot online so there’s gotta be a brand or two available there that I need to try out!
Brandon
Construction, Mystery
Last night I had a dream about a car, I woke up exhausted.
George
Precision, Electrical. I love this idea! Win or lose, I look forward to another year of great articles and reviews!
Bruce
Taps I’ve got a 3 axis mill sitting in my shop and I currently use it as a glorified drill press. I’d love to get some more time on it. One thing I do do with it is tap holes that have been damaged. Either by hand or preferably mounted up in the mill. I really need to learn how to surface parts as well.
Scotty.
Precision : Mystery I’ve seen so many people promoting Unilite all over IG. I’d like to find out if they are all that…
Michael C
Wrenching, Construction.
SK Tools is a brand I’ve never used. I have a friend that has an impact socket set and he loves how well the set has held up over the years. I consider myself to still be a beginner so they’re a brand I’m interested in adding to my arsenal. Unfortunately, they’re out of my budget.
David V
Anything mystery
I haven’t used Diablo blades yet, I got my Bosch 12v set with Sawzall this year and I got the Bosch blade set on sale.
I think you’ll read this, so I’ll say thanks. When I was researching for so long about the Bosch 12v lineup, I found your site. Thanks to Google, you kept coming up and up with your blog posts… I’ve now got you linked as my second website, I just wish you posted more!
Your website means a lot to me. Thank you.
Stuart
Thank you!
Giveaway comments sometimes take a little longer, but I read everything. =)
Part of the reason for this is so that I can do more, and do it more easily. Clearing up space should *hopefully*allow for new work patterns in 2020.
DML
[1] Wrenching [2] Taps [3] Precision [4] Construction [5] Electrical [6] HVAC [7] Anything [8] Mystery [9] Beginner
Been working on putting together a nice set of Wiha and Knipex tools. I haven’t had the chance to get my hands on any Wera tools yet, but I’d like to give them a try too.
Lyle
Construction, anything. I want to say digging. I’m building a shed in my back yard on a slope and need to dig 6 large holes for the concrete foundation. I thought that the hard dirt would be the problem. Boy was I wrong, it’s the rocks.
Thank you for running this site and providing us with valuable information. I especially like reading about some of the precision German tools and tools that are unique. It’s kinda like having a special tool for everything. I learn so much for the community that you inspire and provide for.
VindalooDiesel
Anything, Mystery
I’ve been wanting to try festool for woodworking for many years. But I dont have any friends who woodwork and I’m afraid to demo them at a store because frankly, cannot afford.
Side note: Milwaukee M12. Bought into this system for my very handy but very diminutive wife while I stuck with Dewalt 20v. Or so I thought. As it turns out for general construction and renovation, M12 is plenty for drilling, driving, recip saw, etc. Manly men don’t need big tools I guess. She’s excited for the assembly driver
Dusten
Construction, Electrical
I have heard good things about hitachi’s new line up of Cordless tools, I cannot recall the Name newly acquired brand, but I am thinking it might be worth a try.
I have been using Makita cordless tools for some time now and fond them to work well.
I always find something useful about the tool reviews you post and try to pass them along to my buddies.
Keep up the good work!
I always wear two pairs of pants when I golf.
Andrea
Construction & Mystery
What did the nut say to the bolt?
“Oh no you don’t…..not without a washer!”
I am converting a 40ft Prevost bus into a motor home. Currently working on framing and plumbing. With so much still left to do Im sure I can put any tools to good use 😉
Jay Rivers
Machinist/mystery
I appreciate all your hard work which makes it easy for us to keep up to date on the tool word. I only have one joke, but don’t want to BORE you with it ??.
Rusty Syrus
Electrical, Wrenching
I really want to thank you for the wonderful job you do reviewing all these tools. You have become my go to for tool information.
Did you hear about the surgeon who accidentally swapped his tools with the hospital handyman?
His last surgery was gut wrenching! ?
Joe
Mechanic, construction. Great website! I’ve never tried Tekton tools. Mostly because I just prefer going into a store and buying my tools.
Rock Hound
Precision, Mystery
I moved states and started working at a new school in Maine (~1000 miles from my last school). I am keeping up a mini-maker space/building/STEAM club in my room. I will say that I have won some tools from a giveaway before, so I understand if I am not eligible this time around. I re-donated those tools to my graduating students who attended the club regularly or were entering trades after high school. Thanks again Stuart for being such a great guy!
Okay, now for a joke:
What is it called when a metal worker fixes metal objects with metal tools?
-Irony-
Javier M
Electrical-Begginer I’ve never used bosch tools, I would like to try them, also i’ve never tried klein tools, except for a plier that somebody lend me one time.
Ryan Rich
Taps, wrenching.
I’ve never tried Felo tools. Their screwdrivers look very comfortable. Would like to see how their tips hold up vs other companies.n
Bryan G
Precision, mixed bag. I’d like to upgrade my tools from the mid quality craftsman tools that I inherited from my father to better suit the projects I am attempting. I will be trying some Wiha stuff this Black Friday.
Luie
Wrenching, electrical.
I check your site daily because I really enjoy the content and your writing. Thanks!
GC
Taps, Precision.
Got to love tools but I generaly only buy the ones I use all the time and I am missing some that would make life a little easier. I hope you can help.
Regards,
Adam
Mystery.
I sure hope that big blue box wasn’t a new Milwaukee MX tool. I would have loved to see how much land I could light up with one. Lol
Why did the diabetic have nightmares? They were wished ‘sweet dreams.’
Grant
Construction, Beginner I’ve never owned a large level or a Vaughan Hammer. I was told to buy an Estwing hammer instead of a Vaughan as a suggestion from a carpenter friend and I never could justify the expense of buying a larger level or a really long tape measure. I own a 9 inch level and two 25 foot tape measures.
Brian Lamb
Wrenching, Machinist. I have never used Tekton tools. I have heard alot of buzz around them on the internet put never bought or used. I have also never used festool, do some woodworking as a hobby and would like to try those out.
Flotsam
Machinist tools. Starting to really get interested in the things my uncle (now deceased) did during his long career and I am in awe. Got his massive vise and now i am seeing what I can learn.
GREGORY NEWLAND
Mystery, Mystery.
Between home repairs, a new garage/workshop build, bicycles, I could literally use any assortment of Mystery!
JM
Electrical Mystery Wrenching my back,
Mother in law’s phone lines are wack
With better tools
I would look cool
Adam W
“Electrical”
“Wrenching”
I work in an office, but as I’ve gotten older I have been expanding my tool collection slowly outgrowing my father’s old tool stack-on tool chest. He made a trip to help me with a larger project than I wanted to tackle solo, and I think I impressed him with my tool collection. I don’t think he expected me to have taken interest in doing as much DIY as I have been tackling, but more importantly I think he was more than a little proud when I mentioned I’ve been looking at some 52″ tool boxes so I can “get everything together”
Justin
Precision,Electrical. I think Wera is the tool brand I’m most interested in that I’ve never tried. I’m thinking of buying some of their laser etched screwdriver tips when I need to replace the tips in my multi-driver. I always look at their advent calendars but they usually aren’t exactly what I need. One year though!
Thanks for the opportunity!
David
Wrenching, Mystery – I’m always interested in trying new tools, and enjoy handing them along to friends who are getting into similar hobbies.
Your reviews almost have me tempted to buy my first Wera or similar screwdrivers – I’ve already purchased my first Knipex 7″ pliers wrench after reading reviews on Toolguyd, and it was one of the tools that immediately went into my “I’m moving into a new house and need flexible, really useful tools with me right away” bag when I moved earlier this year. Thank you!
Craig
Precision, Elecrical, Taps I sick at Haiku’s and jokes so, have a quick story. I’m not sure why, but I have always enjoyed finding new and interesting tools. I remember growing up, I would hit up the local Sears to find the “new” tool that my father would get for Father’s Day, and later I enjoyed working with him int he shop and getting to use them.
Shawn Mogy
Beginner, Construction. I have never used Milwaukee tools before. All my beginner tools are dewalt, ryobi, and black and decker
Mike
Wrenching. I frequent your page daily. Love the variety of tools that you review, and its one of the only pages that lets readers comment, which makes it especially engaging. One brand that I have been meaning to try to is Gearwrench. I see a ton of reviews, but never think to pick any of their tools up when it comes time for something new. Hope to change that in the near future as i’ve been eyeing their 120xp flex head ratchets.
Robert
HVAC, electrical, machinist.
Wind. Shattered window.
Golden and red leaves swirling.
Putty knife. Autumn.
David Zeller
Wrenching, Taps, Anything
Within salt water
For weeks sat my many tools
I still loathe Sandy
As always, thanks for everything, Stuart.
David
Jorhay
Electrical, Mystery. I’ve never used any Festool tool. They sure have their followers in woodworking and dust extraction is top rate so I’ve heard, but out of my price range as a beginner hobbyist.
Henry
Precision – Been wanting to get a dremel type rotary tool for years. Don’t need it often, but there are times when it would be REALLY helpful! Precision screwdrivers would also be nice. Seems the kids’ toys always seem to have very small screws that I can’t see, let alone unscrew.
Mike Ramsey
Precision and wrenching
I’d really like to try some wera sockets but I tend to be a buy a tool in person kind of guy and nobody local carries it.
AlexV
Taps, Mystery. Did you hear about the monkeys who shared an Amazon account? They were Prime mates.
Ed Sichler
Construction and Electrical
We our deciding on what type of pergola to build in our small backyard and the plan is for it to have a couple electrical outlets so construction or electrical boxes of tools will sure come in handy for this project. My wife likes the idea of some kind of retractable cover for days when it is to sunny and hot so we are compiling a list of options.
Blake Paine
Machinist, Precision. I’ve never tried MasterForce power tools— the Menards house brand. I love most everything at Menards but their in house power tools seem a little fishy…. Would love to see them in a head to head or a review.
Kenneth Stephens
Wrenching, mystery. Never have a I ever used heyco tools.
German tools are best
This we know to be to true, but
Heyco I’ve not used
Callum
Taps, precision.
I’ve been meaning to try some Brown and Sharpe machinist tools but haven’t yet.
John
Precision, Wrenching
That doesn’t sound right
Nuts, I let neighbor borrow
Is Ace still open?
Kirk M
Construction, Mystery, Electrical
I have never worked with any Makita tools. I have been bought into the Milwaukee line. Makita’s newer impacts are interesting and seem quieter then competition.
Ray
Construction,precision
I have never owned any German tools. A pair of Knipex “channel lock style” pliers would be great.
Aaron
Electrical
kinky Conduit
always ruins a wire pull
thanks triple nickel
Have never used Dewalt power tools. Every shop I’ve worked at has been either Milwaukee or Makita. Eventually I’m planning to get that dewalt 20v wire stripper as it’s the most economical powered feeder stripper choice, 1/2 the price of milwaukee with all the sizes included.
Mike
Construction Mystery
I’ve never tried Rigid because I didn’t want to be forced to buy from only Home Depot. I used to use craftsman power tools, but once they started dying regularly I switched brands. My first house was around the corner from my brother’s, so to save money on starting up a new kit I would borrow his Dewalt while building up my own collection. I’ve since moved, but had built my Dewalt tool amount up to a point where I’m past the point of no return. I did borrow his cordless impact wrench for a treehouse I’m building and was quite impressed with the ease at which it drove in the lag screws.
Dave
Mystery Milwaukee! I recently started building board games to give as gifts to friends and have been tackling lots of home improvement stuff. I also do mechanical things (bought a Jeep, lord help me) So if you have any M18 stuff, helpful wood working stuff, or things for helping me swear at a rusty Wrangler keep me in mind! Thanks!
Jared
Wrenching, Taps.
I haven’t yet tried any Wiha tools. I’ve looked at them a number of times, but there’s no where local where I can check them out and compare, so I’ve always chosen an alternative from Wera, Knipex or Felo etc.
I’m curious about them though – mostly from the positive press here. I remember reading about that giant precision driver set, looks nice!
I feel the same way about PB Swiss incidentally, except with the added barrier of the expense. The tools look very nice, but without seeing them I can’t bring myself to part with the money to test them out.
Thank you Stuart for introducing me to so many great brands and tools! I like tools, but it seems crazy that you can generate so much content day after day.
jbongo
Beginner, Precision, Wrenching, Anything
Brands to discover
New tools I would like to test
Building my toolbox
With Walmart and a small Ace Hardware being the closest store with tools, Lowe’s is 25 minutes and Home Depot 45 minutes away, my tool brand browsing and purchasing is limited, which is part of why I appreciate this site. Thanks for the great reviews and being willing to share.
Ryan M
Construction, Beginner, Precision.
Im always intrested in finding new tools/brands, especially for those “one off” Jobs around the house. Harbor Freight is my go to for these, quality and longevity may not be on par with elsewhere, but in a pinch itll get the job done. The Bauer or Hercules cordless lines id be interested in trying, just to see how it holds up to the big brands.
#BuildingOnABudget (relatively new to the site but maybe a potential future blog post?)
Jehremy
Beginner, Mystery
Etienne
Beginner,Precision,Taps
Beginner for one of my offspring that needs more new homeowner tools other than the ones I have already gifted. Precision for me, since a new Dremel would be great to replace my 40+ year old model that is slowly dying. Taps for me too, since I would like to own a decent set of taps and dies in place of the HF ones, that are not so great and pretty much one time use only. I do have some Tekton torque wrenches and they seem fine for my not so rigorous needs.
Bill H
Beginner Anything, My wife and I purchased a 50 year old home that requires much work. I am learning as I go. The best lessons/advice I can pass on comes from reading sites such as this one.
1. Know when to hire a professional to do the job – my diy skills are more now than anytime in my life but there is still plenty of projects that I am better off hiring a professional to do.
2. The proper (quality) tool is worth purchasing or renting if you are going to DIY.
One bonus lesson: I Also love wrenching and riding mountain bikes. Whenever I make a major purchase, (example Dewalt dual bevel with xps) a few quality hex wrenches or bits added to the order seem to go unnoticed by the house accountant. 🙂
Thanks for all you do,
Ryan M
That may be the best bonus lesson of ALL TIME!
Bill H
🙂
Thom
Wrenching. If I won the tools would go to my 2 kids, both fresh university grads who now know the value of doing your own vehicle maintenance!
Matt Gibson
Precision, Construction – I’d really like to explore some of the Wera tools… but haven’t pulled the trigger. Mainly due to price. The whole line is interesting. Thanks for all that you do! This site is a daily visit for me!
Daniel
Construction, Electrical.
Only a bad workman blames his fools
Daniel
EDIT. *tools.
…stupid keyboard.
JohnG
Taps, Wrenching: I really need a tap set for a number of projects that I’d like to do this winter. That’s my number one search for Black Friday deals this year. I also have an old British car sitting in the garage that needs a lot of work, and my mechanics tools are seriously lacking. Thanks for running the give away, and I hope all the winners give the tools good homes.
JohnG
I neglected the second part of the entry! There’s actually quite a few brands of tools I haven’t tried, simply because I didn’t have the need or the budget. Tekton, Wiha, Gearwrench, etc. are just some of the brands I’ve never owned. My collection is mostly stanley, old craftsman, DeWalt, and Milwaukee.
Belliott
Electrical, Construction
I have never used Milwaukee cordless tools. I jumped on the Dewalt battery platform and can’t justify another. Some of their tools do look pretty sweet through.
Any electrical tools I would probably give to my brother who is currently changing careers to support his new family (currently at the hospital having his first child!).
Andrew H.
Wrenching or anything that’s not Electrical, HVAC or Taps
Thanks for keeping tabs on the cordless tool market because it makes my head spin as I research what to replace my old Porter Cable collection with.
Roberto Fernandez
Wrenching
I mean, if you aren’t wrenching, are you really working? 😉
Joshua Latham
Electrical, I have never tried any of the NWS pliers or really any of the European tool manufacturers. The reason, I am getting ready to start the electrical rough in of the bedroom addition that I have been working on for 6 YEARS, lol. Thanks Stuart, Keep it up.
Luke Schwartz
Electrical. Never used Greenlee, because I have always used Klein.
Tom
Precision, Mystery.
I can’t resist a mystery box of tools!
Ken
Wrenching, Taps
Never have tried Knipex. Keep meaning to try one of their pliers wrench but haven’t quite managed to pull the trigger despite having had several good opportunities to put them to use.
Rik
Beginner, Construction, Anything
I have never used any Milwaukee brand tools. I am in the process of planning out and building a general purpose shed. This is my 1st attempt at a project like this for and by myself. I am limited to the tools I have and could put whatever I got to good use.
Ben
Mystery. There’s nothing like a good surprise in the mail!
michael Welch
Anything, mystery. I’d like to see what quality tools are like now days.
Chung Ying
Electrical, Mystery. Hoping to get some NWS pliers. I’ve already read good things about them. Some say they are just re-branded Irwins. Regardless, they look quality. I’m a big Knipex fan and already have a good assortment of them, which is why never bought into NWS, but would like to try them out regardless. Wish me luck!
Mike (the other one)
Wrenching, Electrical, or Precision.
Thank you for everything you do. This site has been invaluable for me in learning about new tools, as well as various options for old standards.
Late Night
Mystery, anything….
Why did the dinosaur cross the road?
B/C the chicken had not evolved yet!
A current joke popular with 6 year olds
Troy Hedman
Precision tools are what I’d be interested in!
Tyler
Wrenching, Mystery – I’m always open to trying new things but I still enjoy turning wrenches. This should be fun.
Jason
Electrical, Machinist
Been reading your site almost daily for a few years .. really glad there is no shilling here. Thanks!
Belikemike
Wrenching, Electrical, or Precision
I enjoy your site. I check in every day. I also use it research purchases.
Thank’s for all of your hard work. #Tool Porn!
Robert
HVAC, Electrical, Mystery, Anything, Wrenching, Construction, Precision, Beginner… (Not a machinist, so…)
You didn’t say we had to limit it to two… ?
I do everything (Flooring, sheathing, plumbing, electrical, roofing, framing, windows, doors, trim, cabinetry, drywall, HVAC, work on cars, Goldsmithing, appliance repair, etc.) so I would love to find new tools that I’ve never seen before.
I’ve been a volunteer for 2 years and so I haven’t had the money to try new tools.
This is so much fun Stu! Thanks for giving everyone an opportunity at early Christmas!
Kevin H
Wrenching. I have never used any Snap On tools even though I hear they are great in the industry. The price point has always thrown me off, but my ratchet set is due for a replacement in the near future. I always use your site to check out what to buy next. Thank you!
Paul
Construction and electrical, Just starting to build my workshop and hope to do the electrical myself.
mattd
Electrical, Mystery.
I am going to be running a sub panel to my workshop soon because it is wired on the same circuit as my living room. It only has one outlet because it was originally built as a storage shed. I could use some tools to help with that, and then mystery because who doesn’t love a surprise.
DK
Hobbyist, Beginner: Wera — those tools look so nice each time you post, but already have some of those items. Been debating if I need an upgrade 🙂
OldDominionDIYer
Electrical | Construction | Wrenching
There once was a website called Toolguyd,
Where many a time we relied.
Stuart’s his name, and tools are his game.
But his house now over flows,
With free samples from who knows!
Now he needs to free up some space
So a tool giveaway he did embrace!
Poetry is not my area of expertise but I thought I would, in the spirit of things, give it a try.
I am however quite busy in my “spare” time methodically working through an abundance of projects and improvements in an old Church our congregation purchased about a year ago. I could really use some decent electrical trade tools, strippers, crimpers etc… as there seems to be a mounting pile of work involving electrical fixture, outlets, and switches in need to replacement upgrade and relocation. I would feel better about tackling them if I had some decent tools to accompany me, but the construction tools and wrenching tools would also prove beneficial in not only these but a multitude of other “projects” on my church “to do” list.
Thanks for thinking of us, and up the good work!
Marc
Mystery, Anything, Precision
I love new tools to play with, and I’m constantly using my mid quality precision bits and driver, so it would be nice to up my game.
Thanks for everything you do – I’ve learned a lot reading your posts
Neil
Beginner (though I’m pretty old) or construction.
Haiku:
I’m a putterer..
Need tools to help me fix things.
House is falling down.
Lance L
Taps, Precision. Recently bought some Tekton screwdrivers and have been pleasantly surprised by them.
brian manis
Wrenching, Mystery! Thanks for the opportunity!
Q. How do you fix a broken pumpkin? A. With a pumpkin patch!
My 2nd grader came home with that gem:)
Adam
Electrical, Precision, and Taps this is a really cool giveaway I started out doing HVAC work and just started a new job and now need a wide range of tools so anything would be a great help!
Michael Fox
Electrical, Machinist
I’ve never used Festool. They look nice and I’d love to have some, but just can’t justify the price tag when I’d mainly be using them for projects around the house.
RC WARD
Mystery: life is a mystery so should our tools be. Great job with all this, thanks for the time you put in.
Matthew Schulz
Electrical, HVAC, Construction, Mystery
What tool do you use to open an egg?
A hatchet
Keith
Wrenching,Electrical, Taps, Construction
Thanks for all your efforts to educate and share recommendations and the integrity you demonstrate being transparent and up front throughout.
Ken C.
Electrical, Anything.
What is the difference between a truck driver and a puppy?
Eventually the puppy will quit whining.?
Jay
Construction & wrenching. There are lots of brands I’ve never used – there are so many choices out there! The most surprising — I’ve been to my nearby Harbor Freight three times, and never bought a thing. I want tools I that give me joy, and nothing in that store did it for me. My favorite recent tool is a Bosch 5 inch angle grinder/cutoff tool with the vacuum attachment and a diamond blade. I live in an old house with thick plaster walls, some with metal lath, and that tool is a life-saver for cutting out sections of plaster to make repairs and changes.
Gabe
Wrenching, Taps
Tool brands I have not tried: Anything high quality or German. My mother has a few Knipex pliers she uses for jewelry making, but she won’t let me touch them. Currently the nicest tools I have are a 60’s Craftsman socket set inherited from my grandpa (incomplete of course), and a singular Snap-On 3/8″ extension (also rusty) inherited from my other grandpa. Being a engineering student, I have filled in the gaps with no-name brands or Horrible Fright tools. To their credit, tools like these have the highest usefulness to price ratio – purely due to rock-bottom prices.
Stuart, I found your site while researching a cordless drill. My inherited Black and Decker is an absolute unit, but is older than I am and definitely not portable. As a result of your good coverage I purchased a DeWalt Atomic drill kit and love it. I appreciate your honesty and morals, keep up the great work!
NICK JOHNSON
Mixed mystery, I love coming to your blog to research my next purchase, and to read your reviews. Thankfully it has definitely saved my ass multiple times on rather large purchases!!
Kelley Jernigan
Anything. Building up my tool set.
Jaret
Lime green 20v mystery!
DannyK
Construction, Precision
Thank you for toolguyd
Read it almost everyday
To see what to buy
GML
Mystery – I’m a DIY homeowner and have been busy working on improvements and fixes in our home (built in 1937) over the last 25 years. I’ve slowly been upgrading/replacing my original tools for various reasons including usage, went “cheap” the first time around, and rust (living 1/2 mile from the ocean is great…unless you are a tool).
Regardless of the giveaway, thanks for having such a fantastic website.
Erik
Taps, Mystery
I’ve never purchased a Makita product. Though they make products like many I’ve purchased, they never seem to be my top choice. They certainly have a reputation for ruggedness which I value, yet the ones I’ve considered always seemed to lack finesse or some kind of more modern feature that I felt would be of value.
rob
ANYTHING- Well after my neighbor who was HAMMERED because they had one too many SCREWDRIVERS asked me to help them out and I WRENCHED my leg after stepping on the top step of their old ladder practically taking my knee out of its SOCKET. I was checking to see why they couldn’t get their picture SQUARE, they thought they had NAILED the hanging of it but unfortunately they were were just SCREWED. Turned out they had used a NEEDLE(nose) to hang the picture and not a nail…..and yes this story is totally made up…for humor.
Josh Moffett
Electrical, Construction. Ive never used Gedore tools before. They have a pair of pretty nice looking electronics wire strippers that I’ve thought about buying before, I’m just not sure I would like the handles. Due to their price point I just haven’t been able to justify taking the risk yet. I really enjoy your website, thanks for all you do!
conor
Wrenching, Construction
I haven’t ever used Knipex tools. I recently sold one of my cars, and as I was cleaning it out, realized how many various size wrenches I had added to my trunk toolkit over the years. Maybe I’ll need to just buy (or win?!) a pair of Knipex smooth jaw parallel pliers to replace them all in the next car.
Bob
Electrical, Wrenching, Precision.
Great giveaway.I have not tried Wera tools yet-someday.
Ulrich Auerswald
1 Wrenching
2 Anything
Thanks for the chance to win! Best tool blog ever!
Andrew
Beginner, Precision
If i win, I will give these to my sister. Here is my Haiku. I never write them, but i really enjoy it. maybe i should do it more often
A new homeowner
A single mother of two
Sister needs the tools
Thank you!
Art
Precision, construction. The rules state just one category, but it seems nobody are following those rules. I’m a lemming. If one category, precision. I’d love to see more stuff on any German tool except Wera and Wiha as I already own a ton for them. Good luck!
Frank D
Electrical, Construction
Which I’d back up with Anything as a choice, mystery and literally anything after that, should I be the unlucky lucky one with the last random prize.
Tool I have never owned or used: Festool
Reason: cost of entry, family / budget. While I may “ lust “ after some tool brands, whether hand tools or stationary tools; I tend to buy value and basic hand tools, or maybe middle of the road depending on where the ryobi, ridgid line is; since I am not specializing in any particular single hobby or aspect of home construction / renovation, hours per specialized tool would be limited, …
TonyT
Precision, Electrical, Taps
New tools are always fun.
I’ve never used Knipex yet, mostly because of cost and unfamiliarity. But after seeing the Knipex pliers wrench in person, I will get one…someday.
Jason S.
Precision, Electrical – I am a new homeowner and I read your blog regularly. I would be of great interest in both additional precision tools (precision pliers and a Dremel would be amazing) and also electrical tools. I have needs to install multiple light fixtures and replace numerous outlets.
I am just starting off with my tool collection and I am finding that it is a significant investment. I do also notice that you often get what you pay for when it comes to quality tools.
I really enjoy your site, so please keep your posts coming!
Thanks for the consideration.
Mitch
Wrenching, Mystery – I’ve never used a Proto tool so it would be fun to win one of those if you’ve got any extras you’re getting rid of!
The What?
HVAC, PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL, FRAMING, DRYWALL & PAINTING, MASONRY-I’m what you would call a multi tradesman. MECHANIC -but not professional. What else do you have besides some basic hand tools? What kind of framing tools do you have? You got a framing gun or a finish gun or a precision placement gun? Palm nailer? Preferably pneumatic if you do. The cordless stuff is garbage so you can keep it unless you have a paslode which I need. So if you got one I could really use it along with the gas cartridges. I’ve got the Dewalt, but it’s a royal pos. That’s about all I want if you have it. But if not I ain’t sweatin it. I’m know you have a shit ton of extras with all the free tools that you get all the time (must be nice) and you mentioned framing tools so if you’re giving then I’ll take it.
Christopher
Electrical, Anything
I am going to disagree with the max axess sets being gimmicky. I use mine regularly at work installing electric motors which mount on all thread. While a wrench or ratchet wrench would work, I can get more torque with the pass through set plus I don’t have to worry about nut slipping out.
Jacob
Beginner, Construction, Wrenching.
I’ve never tried anything from Kobalt. Home Depot is closer to my house, so for things I tend to buy in-store, I usually have Husky, or Harbor Freight if it’s cheap and/or I intend to destroy the tool. Most of my tools I source online or from Home Depot deals. I tend not to pay full price for anything if I can help it and Lowe’s is out of my way so I tend not to shop there too much. From what I’ve seen and felt though I like the Kobalt stuff more than the Husky stuff.
Casey
Precision, Construction – never used Wera brand tools but someday i will save enough to buy a few.
Scott Davis
HVAC Electrical! I am a service tech so don’t do much duct work. I could still pass of to my guys though.
Grady
Taps, Precision, Mystery.
I was a machinist when I was young. I always wanted a Quality Tap and Die set. I Had Collected a Small Set On My Own. However When I Left That Company, They Withheld My Paycheck Untill They Cleaned Out My Toolbox. They Insisted That All Things Like Drills, Reamers , And Taps, And All Things Bare Metal, Was Company Property. I Was Able To Obtain A New Set Of Drills And Taps But Of Much Lower Quality, Which I Use Quite A Bit . And Now Many Are Broken. Now A New Set Of Taps Is Out Of Reach Financially. I Am now Down To Collecting One At A Time.
Thanks, It’s A
Grady
It’s A Pleasure To Read Toolguyd Everyday!
MT_Noob
Tap, Precision, mystery, (woodworking)
Brands I have not tried (yet): Gedore, Stallwille, Hazet, Witte, I have not tried them but they are on the wish list. I have tried knipex, wiha, nws, wera, and felo and have loved the quality of each one so far. I’d also like to eventually try some Japanese made tools as well.
Question -How do you make a tissue dance?
Answer – You put a little boogey in it…
Tom
Taps, Wrenching. I’ve never tried any of the European tool brands but would love the chance to get to know some of the offerings available to other tool junkies around the world. Everything here is so centered around what’s available at Home Depot and Lowe’s that it’s tough to find much else.
nobler
Construction, Beginner, Mystery
I have been in the market for a finish nailer for some time. Hopefully one of those is in the box!
lyt
Beginner, Construction.
Slowly getting into woodworking. As much as I would love a Festool track saw, it’s currently out of the budget.
Larry
Wrenching, mystery. thank you for the chance.
Mopar
Construction, wrenching.
I was gonna tell ya a home remodeling joke, but I’m still working on it!
Bought a fixer-upper house 260 miles away from home. I’s going to be our retirement home someday, but right now I’m constantly shuffling tools between home 1, home 2, and work, while slowly duplicating the most needed tools at home 2 so I don’t need to keep bringing everything back and forth on weekends.
As someone trained as a cabinet maker and kitchen remodeler, and now working a job that entails plumbing, carpentry, electrical, landscaping, wrenching, welding, construction, and just about every other job under the sun, I can never own enough tools, and no tool will truly go to waste.
Stacey
Anything, Mystery. I’ve never tried Snap-on tools. I’ve been tempted but just can’t justify since I am definitely not a pro. I really am just fascinated with innovative tools an am just a sucker for all the gimmicky tools.
Reed Prince
Precision
Keiba Pro-Hobby
Small for me but perfect for
Asian lady hands
Brian
Taps, Mystery.
I’m doing more building with metal lately and have started taking a keen interest in using 80/20 to build some storage and tables for my shop… Thanks for the giveaway!
Timothy Butterfield
Taps, precision.
Thanks for the blogging and reviews. I recently pruchased a set of the gearwrench swivel ratchets, because of the deal you posted. Keep up the great work!
Tim
Paul Siebert
Electrical – I have yet to own or try out Makita or Milwaukee power tools. I’ve find myself very find of and pleased with Ryobi’s cordless One+ Tools as they’ve supported the same battery format for a very long time allowing me to keep and build my base tool set and periodically upgrading batteries as they improve for a very low lifetime financial investment. I also have historically standardized on DeWalt for their corded power tools primarily due to their included cases and reputation, though it seems to be getting harder and harder to find their tools with included cases.
Patrick_A
Mystery,Precision
Mysterious tools, ToolGuyd rules.
Brent
Electrical and Construction I use my tools a lot many wear out or just give up the ghost
RinolR
Construction, Beginner, Anything.
Thanks For the giveaway! Hoping you have a happy holiday. Also I promise what ever I get I’ll pay it forward, aka Parents (Mom) asked me to re do the trim in their house.
John
Precision, Anything. I would love to try Wera and Wiha Gand tools but they are a little out of my budget.
Garrett
Precision, taps. I’ve never used real Mitutoyo, only modern cheapies or vintage Starrett/Brown & Sharpe
Brian J Collins
Precision
Construction
The tool I would really like to have is a Festool track saw.
I would also be interested in reviews of Japanese woodworking hand tools.
Thanks for your consideration.
Evan
Mystery & Construction
– What did the turkey say to the computer?
– What?
– “Google, google, google.”
JP
Precision & Beginner
Hi there!
Love your website, thank you for doing what you do 🙂 I first found it when searching reviews for tools on Google; now I just follow you on Twitter and reach updates. Keep the good work! Happy holiday season 😀
Cheers
Steven Lauren
Mystery, Ruh-Roh…another scooby doo mixed bag of mystery is desired and some scooby snacks too of course…gotta feed the pups while we work.
Brian M
Precision, electrical. I’d really like to try some of the higher end Japanese tools, they’re just sooo pricey!
Mac
Construction, electrical, mechanical.
Brands I have never tried? Anything expensive. I’m just too much of a cheapskate for expensive tools. I think I finally broke down and bought a knipex when it was on sale. And I have three Wera precision Phillips screwdrivers I bought to use at work.
Now back to finishing wiring up a transfer switch. Arguing with the inspector about floating neutrals.
M Lamoureux
Anything, Mystery. Thanks for doing this! I have a bunch of tools inherited from my father and his grandfather, most of which I at least know how to use, but maybe not had a reason to use yet. I’m setting up a workshop in my barn to try my hand at blacksmithing.
Matthew
Construction, Mystery
Wow first off thank you for sharing so cool.
I would use these tools to help others. I do a lot of facility Maintenance and volunteer work for non profits so it would be nice for some extra equipment and tools to help the job go safer and quicker.
Thanks again
L Finch
Electrical, Wrenching
VIM tools bit driver
part of my everyday gear
worth its weight in gold
Aaron SD
Mystery Anything Beginner. I’d love to try Wera or wiha drivers or bits. I’ve also never used Milwaukee since I started with dewalt a long time ago.
Thanks so much for doing this and keeping the site awesome!!
Michael
Taps or wrenching.
Breaking my way into home gamer machinist stuff. Probably been watching too much “This Old Tony or AVE”. Got myself a box of gears a rusty old motor and some scraps of HSS. Anything you can add to that pile of stuff that can somehow turn me in to a D+ machining student would be awesome.
“When I was a kid is was so ugly that my parents had to tie a steak around my neck so that the dog would play with me”
-Rodney Dangerfield
Shannon
Precision, Mystery, A brand I have not tried is Snapon and the other truck brands as they are just way outside of my ability to afford.
Anthony
Mechanics, machinist. I don’t think you’ll go this deep into the comments, but I’ll post anyway. I’m a residential and commercial plumber, most of my power tools are Milwaukee through my company. I have a wide variety of hand tool manufacturers, bit I’m always excited to try something from a different company. I don t have a joke or haiku, but I’ll leave you with a mantra I try to work by: if it’s difficult, you’re probably doing it right
Christopher Bizup
Precision, Beginner
What is the best thing about Switzerland?
Their flag is a huge plus.
Why can’t Ray Charles see his friends ?
Because he’s married.
Ian Wheat
Hi, I’m leaving a comment here. I hope I get the “wrenching” prize, that be cool.
I’ve wanted to pick up the Bahco ergo adjustable wrenches but just have pulled the trigger yet.
thanks
Sam
Taps, Electrical
A haiku, eh?
Big lug nut is stuck
Breaker bar with pipe just snapped
Lug nut 1, wrench 0
Adabhael
Wrenching, mystery
Thanks for doing this, seems fun. I Have never tried any of the truck tools brands. I am afraid if I do, I might like them and then I am screwed. I tried Wera at work, and that ruined me on precision screwdrivers.
BuildingMech
Precision / Construction
The most expensive tool is the one you sell or give away because you do not think you will need it again then a few years later you need it so you buy it again.
Probot
Wrenching, Anything
Jonathan B
TAPS, PRECISION
I have only sort of tried PB Swiss. I know you guys love them, and that convinced me to buy a PB Swiss Screwdriver (one of the multi-bit in the handle types). Its ok. Thought it would blow me away, but it turns out that I think it is just “alright”. I have a multi-bit Wiha that I kind of prefer and oddly, and older Kobalt multi-bit inside the handle screwdriver that I really like – it fits my hand well, functions great, and was $12 or something so I don’t mind if it gets dropped in the mud or anything.
The PB Swiss had some of the best bits I have ever used, so I would definitely consider going to them for those replacement parts, but I’m not sure which tool to try of theirs that would be truly leaps and bounds better than the other manufacturers.
Adam
Taps, Mystery
I have been in the market for a long time for taps or anything Wera. However, I’m fine with whatever. I have become a pretty skilled DIY guy (although I’m a graphic designer professionally) out of necessity. I’ve had to do a lot of electrical on our (I have a wife and three young kids) house. Just this past week, our bathtub got a leak and water came through the first floor ceiling so that’s my next big project out our house. So I guess I’ll have to become a skilled plumber now. Thank you for the give away opportunity.
Ben
Electrical, wrenching
I was an electrician in the Marine Corps
The Marine Corps birthday is Nov 10
Veterans day is the 11th just saying your giveaway end the 12th just saying.
Avi
Taps, Wrenching
I’ve never used ryobi, probably because my first drill was a dewalt from costco, and when I was newer to this stuff I considered ryobi not good enough, but ironically now that I’ve gotten more into tools and can justify spending more I sometimes wish I had ryobi because the tools are so much cheaper than the m18 system I’m invested in. At least up until I’m blasting 4 inch screws into concrete with my impact on high and thanking my ignorantly snobbish older self for the extra power.
Steve Parmenter
Precision then Construction
I’ve never tried Wiha tools before because when I am looking for something, seems I always end up with something similar by Wera.
Marcus Cole
Wrenching, construction
I’ve never used any wera tools mainly die to the cost.
KDoug
Electrical, Construction.
One brand I’d like to try is Koken, or another quality Japanese tool brand such as Engineer. Engineer seems to have a lot of clever and unique tools that you don’t see anywhere else.
Thanks for doing this!
Brian Brown
Wrenching, Taps. I’m a Welder/Fabricator in a machine shop. I haven’t tried anything from Wera or festool. I have or have used most brands of tools found in the regular chain stores, just haven’t seen anything from either brand.
Jessek
Construction, Mystery
I’ve been getting more into woodworking in the last year a couple of tool brands I’ve never tried but would like to try are some of the specialty Festool products and some woodpecker tools. I’ve seen some of your reviews and articles about the woodpecker layout tools and they seem very well thought out and useful.
Thanks for running the site and the many reviews/comments/discussions that are contained here.
Jeff
Precision, mystery
I’ve never tried anything by PB Swiss. Not for lack of wanting to, but for lack of being able to justify the price.
Thanks for all you do, btw. I’ve been a reader of your stuff for about 5 years now, and you’ve helped me learn a great deal about what’s what in the world of tools.
Kenny Sutherland
Electrical Precision. Thanks! I haven’t tried any of these tools before, but have lots of projects!
Brian
Precision, Taps
I have yet to try Festool, because as a hobbyist, I couldn’t justify the added cost. I have been looking at track saws recently, so I might find a justification.
Eric H
Taps, Anything, mystery, construction
I would like to try something made by Wera or Wiha. I like to see if the German made bits and screwdrivers are that much better then what is easily available through big box and local hardware stores. Lately, my favorite kit is a Milwaukee Shockwave impact bit set that includes the ECX bit.
Troy
Construction, Electrical
There once was a man from Nantucket,
whose angry wife threw his tool, so he ducked it. His friend Stuart, said…man, what’s with your head? Next time she does that…grab your tool and your hat, fix your Ford’s flat, get out of Dodge and just truck it.
Thanks for the great job you do for all of us!!
DS
Precision, Wrenching – Great blog and good idea on how to move your extra tools to good homes. Building and fixing gets me off the couch and doing something useful.
Catfish.horan
Wrenching. Precision
I’ve never had a chance to use any of the knipex tools but grabbed some of the German made Irwin tools that I learned about here. The angle grip needle nose quickly became one of my favorite tools.
Mertz
Construction, Wrenching.
This is a great site for tool info, thank you for all your efforts!
Quick joke then: What is a ghost’s favorite fruit? BOOberries!
Ben2008
Precision, Beginner
What do you call a cow with no legs?
Ground beef!
Jesse Mathey
Precision HVAC!
Love visiting your site for new tool releases. They often cross over from construction to manufacturing of different kinds.
Andrew
Mixed bag, Give me anything!
I like surprises and have a decent spread of tools. Hopefully something in then bundle would fill a void for me. Anything I don’t need would certainly be passed on. I do work with Habitat 4 Humanity and they can always use some new tools.
Thank you!
David D
Construction, beginner
A poem 🙂
DeWalt, it is my default
Went to help my friend
To build up a new wall
Ya should’ve heard the cry
As the wall began to fall
Found my friend on the ground
Pinned beneath its weight
Shoulda used DeWalt
To avoid this ugly fate
I know it’ll always be there
When I’m trying to make a repair
Beautiful price
Sleek and concise
A DeWalt I can pass to my heir!
Tim
Electrical
A vast majority of my tools are Craftsman. It helps that the Sears in our area closed and I bought a ton of stuff at deep discount. I have tools from most major brands, except Milwaukee. I have nothing against the brand, I just have never been in need for a tool and purchased one from them.
Mr. Creek
Mystery, anything, EDC (my response failed to post the first time.
Not a joke bit funny to me (bad pun intended)
A few months ago I was teaching my 7 year old daughter in the garage how to safely use a biscuit jointer. Simon and Garfunkel was on the radio.
After the song was over she asked me, “Did he?”
Perplexed and confused, I replied, “did he?….. what are you asking? ”
“Daddy, can you tell me if Simon saved Rosemary in time?”
I was laughing on the floor.
Mr. Creek
Correction, “if parsley saved rosemary b in time? “
Patrick
Electrical, Construction. One line of tools I have not used is Hitachi, now owned by Metabo I believe. My contractor father in law uses Milwaukee almost exclusively but recently got a Hitachi cordless drill and was pleased with its performance. I’ve also heard solid things about their portable Table Saw. It sounds like they are providing some mid grade tools at a solid value.
Coach James
Plumbing, electrical. I have never tried any tools Sata. They are not available locally and I always thought them out of my price range.
Eric Finn
Construction, Electrical
Thanks for the cool giveaway. I’m a carpenter but do a lot of punch list stuff so electrical tools are useful too. I’ve never tried the good quality Klein electrical tools, except I do have a good pair of their diagonal cutting pliers I really like.
Pdubs
Beginner, machinist. I like to do things around the house and to work on cars. The only “real” tool I have a is a Maikita tracksaw I found at a garage sale by happenstance. I like to read your site any daydream about having all new tools.
Brian Kuhlman
Construction, mystery
Never tried premium screwdrivers.
Here is a joke for all of you plumbers.
Why do ducks have feathers on their backside?
To cover their butt quacks.
Nathan
1 electrical. I need a new solidering tool
2 wrenching. Because I do that quite a bit
3 construction. I do a good bit of woodwork now too
4mystery. Because I’m happy to get. . . .
5 anything.
Thank you for doing this
Never give an engineer a tool.
What does a snail say when riding on a turtle?
Wheeee
Why are people that drive faster than you morons but people that drive slower than you are idiots?
Thanks again
Rob Robideau
Wrenching, Precision. I have not yet tried any Hazet tools. I guess it’s partly because of the price and partly because I have never held them in my hands to help get myself past that price…
Christopher Ray Allen
1) beginner
2) mystery
I am starting out with a home and am trying to get into woodworking. Big fan of the sight, and I’ve used the guides and reviews so far.
Thank you
Chris
Beginner, Construction
New homeowner and i need to expand my tool box. You guys do a great job with the site.
Jp
Precision, anything
Tac-force precision tool
I lost the bits I’m a fool
Need replacement soon.
Hopefully this is a proper haiku
John
Electrical, Anything
I’m going to miss having a Sears Hometown nearby. They could take care of me and rebuild an old school ratchet instead of replacing it with Chinese junk.
Andrew
Mystery
Two deer walk out of the gay bar.
One tells another:
– I cant believe I just blew 20 bucks.
Benjamin Olsen
Taps, mystery
I’ve been reviewing multi process welders, looking at esab, miller and unfortunately Vulcan. Trying to find a good one that does ac tig as well. Any thoughts?
JPShupe
Anything, Mystery
Why does a chicken coop always have 2 doors?
Because if it had 4 doors, it would be a chicken sedan!
Emil
“Precision”
ToolGuyd is a very informative site. Many questions can be answered here before you make a purchase.
Jeff MacIsaac
Why not Canadians? We like free stuff lol.
I read your weekly email faithfully and visit the website frequently. Love this site and always factor in your articles when researching a new tool I want to purchase. Thanks for all the great info and hopefully one day you’ll open the giveaways/contests to Canadian residents
Brett De Yager
General construction, mixed bag.
My tools in my car, they were stolen.
My some guy in a lot who was trollin’
He took all my drills, my nailer and more
So this contest I’m hoping that I’ll win 🙂
Thanks for all the great tool advise!
Matthew Johnson
Anything, Mystery. I would like to get my hands on the New Eagle Grip locking pliers to compare them to old USA made Vise Grips. Never really tried knipex pliers dues to cost.
Mike
Hell of a give away I’ll take anything and make use of it somehow
memrph
wrenching, mystery.
Great site!
tabs
MYSTERY, ANYTHING
I’m fixing an old house that seems to need everything, and while I’ve got the basics covered, it always seems I find myself in a situation where I could use an odd once-a-year tool to do the job better. Too bad I don’t usually find out about that tool’s existence until I’ve already spent an hour fooling with and cussing at the task.
I’ve never used Knipex–are they really worth the money if you’re a low level grunt like me?
Thanks for the opportunity.
sean m harmon
Wrenching and electrical. I’d like to try the Wera line of tools but haven’t yet.
Alex Strickland
Electrical, taps I haven’t used any tekton or NWS tools yet. Though I do have this website to thank in part for my increasingly expensive taste in tools like Knipex and Wera. Seriously though, thank you for all the news and reviews you provide!
Kam
Wrenching, electrical, anything…I visit the site for tool ideas for the husband and almost young adult son. Thank you for a great site.
Edward
Precision, Beginner
Seized bolt, impact, freed
Trusted sidekick with a clip
Fond am I, Dewalt
Kizzle
Wrenching, Mystery
Absolutely love toolguyd. Sure, there’s not as much content as others. There’s not high production value videos. There’s not a huge focus on social media like “SmAshInG tHat LiKe BUtTon” to grab at clicks. There aren’t disingenuous ‘reviews’ where you shill for companies to get free stuff. It’s nice to not have to cut through all the BS in order to get at the information I’m looking for. I imagine it takes you a lot of time to run this website, yet you still find time to reward your readers by paying it forward in contests such as this. Thanks a lot for what you do.
Zorac
Precision.
I’ve never tried any Hilti tools. Just yesterday I drove past a small strip of commercial buildings that had a Hilti sign above one of the storefronts. I don’t remember seeing the sign the last time I drove by, and then realized I had never used or even seen any of their tools in person. I suppose they’re not the kind of brand that sells in places like Home Depot.
Travis Roberts
Wrenching Construction
I love your site and do great work and I see love you have tools. I love you these tools for taking things apart to make money for as part time job. I have lots of tools from buy them on eBay or stores but you never have enough tools.
Thank you
Maria
Good day, I would like to ask if there is any chance that I could stand a chance of entering this competition as I’m based in Portugal. Me and my husband emigrated here from South Africa , as the crime has gotten out of hand. We have been trying our best to get on our feet but sadly the little bit of money we had once converted isn’t much in euros. He wants to start a maintenance and repair business but we don’t have the funds for it ,for us to try and get on our feet. Please sir if I’m able to enter even though I’m based in Portugal, please let me know … no one knows where in life they will reach and we really at the bottom at the moment. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Liam Wolf
ANYTHING. A have never used any Milwaukee tools. I have heard nothing but good things, but as a 21 year old i dont quite have the funds to anything more than dads tool box and Harbor Freight. I have an old truck that is in constant need of attention and my sister just bought a new house and need any help I can give. Anything to the cause would be amazing.
Austin Graby
Wrenching, I’ve only ever had harbor freight and Pittsburgh tools I’ve never used Milwaukee. But I’d like to open my own shop one day!!