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New SK X-Frame Ratcheting Wrenches
SK Hand Tool is soon coming out with their new X-Frame ratcheting wrenches, which are so drastically different from others currently on the market that SK calls the design “revolutionary.” The new SK...
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Chestnut Tools Pocket Wrench
The folks at Chestnut Tools and Lee Valley came out with a simple, pocketable, and self-adjusting wrench that looks to be great for EDC (everyday carry) in your pocket, bag, or as part of your...
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Random Facom Tool Photo
Back in November, I was in really good photo-taking mood. This means part of one table was cleared off, my photo lights were up, and I was in a calm and patient state of mind. Photographing chrome...
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Reader Question: Do Facom Tools Suck Because They’re Made by Stanley?
Arjan wrote in with a great question about Facom tools: Currently, I am reorganising my hand toolbox with cheap Chinese stuff and therefore I am reading through your articles a lot looking for advice...
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Facom 440 Combination Wrench Review
In yesterday’s post Do Facom Tools Suck Because They’re Made by Stanley?, I mentioned Facom 440 combination wrenches, which are interesting in design and among my favorite wrenches to use. I should...
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The Mighty Strap Wrench Problem Solver
Strap wrenches are good to have around. This might not be the sort of tool you use on a daily or even regular basis, but it’s the sort of tool that can get you out of a bind really quick. You can use...
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Crescent X6 Wrench is an Adjustable Wrench, Pipe Wrench, and Pass-Thru Ratchet
Browsing the aisles of Home Depot, I came across the Crescent X6 Pass-Thru Adjustable Wrench Set (CPTAW8). At first, I really didn’t know what to think of this 3-in-1 socket-adjustable-pipe wrench...
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New Channellock Xtra Slim Jaw Adjustable Wrenches
I first tried Channellock’s WideAzz adjustable wrenches nearly 6 years ago. Since then, I bought maybe 6 pairs, some for me, some for my father, plus a couple of Irega-branded adjustable wrenches....
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Wrench Extender is an Elegant Cheater Bar
The term cheater bar usually refers to a section of pipe or other makeshift wrench extension that you can use to increase the lever arm for high torque applications. Sometimes cheater bars work, other...
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Anex Low Profile Hex Drivers
Anex makes a set of super slim metric hex drivers that are similar in design to their screwdriver wrenches I previously posted about. You get 4 sizes: 2.5mm, 3mm, 4mm, and 5mm, with each hex tip being...
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Crescent Flip and Grip Wrench Multi-Tool
Crescent has taken their Flip and Grip wrench to a new level to create a new Flip and Grip multi-tool. The new multi-tool features a tried-and-true self-adjusting ratcheting wrench design, a partially...
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Do You Want to Win a Knipex Pliers Wrench?
You guys surprised me yesterday. When I announced the KC Tool giveaway (ends 6/26/2015), I expected you guys to break my inbox with entry comments. There are some great comments and entries so far,...
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Dewalt Mechanics & Hand Tools Update – New for 2015
By now you have probably already seen my teaser of Dewalt’s new tools, although it’s buried under a lot of tool news and deals in that post, and my very lengthy sneak peek of Dewalt’s new cordless...
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Sneak Peek: New Milwaukee Adjustable Wrenches
Our coverage of Miwaukee’s 2015 new product symposium (see more of our recent new Milwaukee tool posts here) continues with a quick look at their new adjustable wrenches. That’s right, adjustable...
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Milwaukee Pipe Wrenches & Plumbing Tools
Are you sick of all of our Milwaukee 2015 New Product Symposium tool coverage yet? Too bad if you are, there’s still a lot more coverage to come. Don’t blame me, blame Milwaukee for innovating so much...
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Hands-On: Facom 40R Fast Action Combination Wrenches
I really, really like my Facom 440 combination wrenches, which I reviewed, but they’re not the only Facom wrenches in my toolbox. I also ordered 2 sizes of their 40R “Fast Action” combination...
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Stahlwille FastRatch 240 Ratcheting-Action Wrenches
I’m a fan of ratcheting wrenches, and especially different designs that solve problems. For instance, I am quite fond of my Facom 440 combination wrenches, and also my Facom angled socket wrenches....
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Nepros Adjustable Wrench Sure is Pretty, and Pricey
So… this Nepros 250 mm (10″) adjustable wrench is priced at $85. That’s a lot for an adjustable wrench (Channellock’s is $21 at Amazon), but you do get more for your money. To start, this is one of...
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It’s Back: Gearwrench 20pc Ratcheting Wrench Set for $50
Over at Sears, their almost predictable Gearwrench 20pc ratcheting wrench deal is back. You get all this, for $50, which according to Sears reflects a 50% discount off the regular price of $100....
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Kobalt Hand Tool Deals at Lowes, Holiday 2015
Strolling through the Holiday 2015 tool promo display at Lowes, here are all the Kobalt hand tools you’d find. We did the legwork for you, visiting 3 Lowes stores to scout things out. A lot of the...
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