http://www.protoolreviews.comWhere audio and video equipment undergoes rigorous objective and subjective tests by our staff, ensuring that marketing slogans aren't the only guidelines for your home theater choices.Tue, 15 Jun 2010 09:35:00 -0000http://www.protoolreviews.com/reviews/hand-tools/wrenches-sockets/craftsman-evolv-101-piece-sae-and-metric-tool-set-reviewThe Craftsman Evolv 101 Piece SAE and Metric Tool Set is an ideal starter kit since it comes with decent tools to tackle most home owner's tasks that require turning a wrench or tightening a bolt. With a pretty wide variety of sizes in both the sockets and wrenches, this set is a pretty good gift for the young person moving out on their own for the first time. Tue, 15 Jun 2010 09:35:00 -0000/reviews/hand-tools/wrenches-sockets/craftsman-evolv-101-piece-sae-and-metric-tool-set-reviewPliers & WrenchesHand Toolshttp://www.protoolreviews.com/reviews/hand-tools/wrenches-sockets/leatherman-super-tool-300-multitoolLeatherman is a name that is synonymous with multitools. Some might say they are the Kleenex of multitools. You may or may not own an actual Leatherman, but if someone asks if that thing on your belt is a Leatherman, you'll probably say yes. One of the newer entries into the Leatherman line is the Super Tool 300. It started shipping in September of 2009 and sports 19 different functions.Tue, 23 Mar 2010 12:05:00 -0000/reviews/hand-tools/wrenches-sockets/leatherman-super-tool-300-multitoolPliers & WrenchesHand Toolshttp://www.protoolreviews.com/reviews/hand-tools/wrenches-sockets/craftsman-thin-profile-ratchetsCraftsman 1/4", 3/8" & 1/2" Drive Thin Profile Ratchets give you the ability to reach in tight spaces. These ratchets have super comfortable handles and are covered entirely in high polished chrome. With a 60 tooth ratchet gear inside, you only have to move the ratchet 6 degrees to get it to index to the next "click." This is significant because the regular Craftsman ratchets only have 36 tooth ratchet gears which means you have to move it 10 degrees.Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:35:00 -0000/reviews/hand-tools/wrenches-sockets/craftsman-thin-profile-ratchetsPliers & WrenchesHand Toolshttp://www.protoolreviews.com/reviews/hand-tools/wrenches-sockets/channellock-6.5201d-412-v-jawThe new Channellock 6.5" 412 V-Jaw tongue and groove pliers offer professionals and DIYers the same quality design and right-angle, maximum-bite grip as the larger V-Jaw pliers – only in a more compact frame making it easier to work with smaller piping and tubing. Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:00:00 -0000/reviews/hand-tools/wrenches-sockets/channellock-6.5201d-412-v-jawPliers & WrenchesHand Toolshttp://www.protoolreviews.com/reviews/hand-tools/wrenches-sockets/black-decker-lids-off-jar-openerI'm almost apologetic about posting this first look on what is essentially a can opener, but sometimes a tool is so unbelievably bizarre that it warrants some attention. This is such a tool. Now, while opening jars is hardly exciting, how many times have you seen someone struggle with this common task that most of us take for granted. The Black & Decker Lids Off Jar Opener is designed, not for those who reach for the nearest hammer, knife, or screwdriver to ease stubborn lids, but those that simply can’t perform this simple, everyday task. And it does it for less than $20!Wed, 23 Dec 2009 12:00:00 -0000/reviews/hand-tools/wrenches-sockets/black-decker-lids-off-jar-openerPliers & WrenchesHand Toolshttp://www.protoolreviews.com/reviews/hand-tools/wrenches-sockets/kobalt-11-piece-pliers-wrenchI love comfortable hand tools. Whether its a nicely designed hammer, or a great handle on a screwdriver, a well-designed tool that fits your hand perfectly is all the more easier to use. The 11-piece Pliers & Wrench Tool Set from Kobalt Tools is beautiful to look at and easy to handle. Though these tools are made in China, they seem to have a decent heft and quality about them that lets you know they will be around for years to come.Fri, 04 Dec 2009 14:05:00 -0000/reviews/hand-tools/wrenches-sockets/kobalt-11-piece-pliers-wrenchPliers & WrenchesHand Toolshttp://www.protoolreviews.com/reviews/hand-tools/wrenches-sockets/kobalt-10-sae-wrench-setKobalt's 10-Piece SAE Combination Wrench Set is made in USA and includes 10 different SAE sized wrenches from 1/4-inch to 7/8-inch. The wrenches are drop forged and have a nice textured grip so that they won't easily slip out of hand during use. We found that even when our hands were oily, the wrenches stayed put. They also worked very well with gloves, which is important if you're used to working with hand protection. Thu, 03 Dec 2009 13:10:00 -0000/reviews/hand-tools/wrenches-sockets/kobalt-10-sae-wrench-setPliers & WrenchesHand Toolshttp://www.protoolreviews.com/reviews/hand-tools/wrenches-sockets/kobalt-154-piece-socket-setTools. Everybody needs a good set, and Kobalt Tools is aiming squarely at the consumer market with their new line of sockets. This 154-Piece Socket Set includes all of the basic and extended sockets you could want for basic automotive and household uses. One of the things that is a constant annoyance is not having deep sockets for use with carriage bolts or other situations that require a deeper socket to clear the end of a bolt. With the Kobalt Socket Kit you have a solid 2 inches of depth past the ratchet.Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:00:00 -0000/reviews/hand-tools/wrenches-sockets/kobalt-154-piece-socket-setPliers & WrenchesHand Toolshttp://www.protoolreviews.com/reviews/hand-tools/wrenches-sockets/channellock-89The new Channellock #89 Rescue Tool was designed by firefighters, for firefighters and first responders. Using feedback received from firefighters, first responders and EMTs, the engineers at Channellock further refined and updated last years rescue tool model #88 with many great updates. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:15:00 -0000/reviews/hand-tools/wrenches-sockets/channellock-89Pliers & WrenchesHand Toolshttp://www.protoolreviews.com/reviews/hand-tools/wrenches-sockets/malco-redline-handle-toolsMalco recently launched their new Redline Handle group of hand tools. Redesigned in response to trade professionals out in the field, Malco updated their already extensive line of metal working and siding hand tool to offer better grips and other improvements. Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:25:00 -0000/reviews/hand-tools/wrenches-sockets/malco-redline-handle-toolsPliers & WrenchesHand Toolshttp://www.protoolreviews.com/reviews/hand-tools/wrenches-sockets/leatherman-wave-multitoolIf you haven't heard of Leatherman you are definitely new to tools or have never aspired to be a Boy Scout. The popular multitool company has made one of the most well-recognized one-tool-does-all inventions in the industry and has only expanded upon its initial offerings. The new Wave tool from Leatherman offers an almost unbelievable assortment of goodies to the handyman - pliers, saw, screwdrivers, scissors, knife, cutters, file... You name it, the Wave has it!Mon, 12 Jan 2009 20:55:00 -0000/reviews/hand-tools/wrenches-sockets/leatherman-wave-multitoolPliers & WrenchesHand Toolshttp://www.protoolreviews.com/reviews/hand-tools/wrenches-sockets/adjustable-wrench-irwin-2078-seriesA Metric Adjustable Wrench? That’s right up there with a muffler bearing removal tool… or so we thought. Like many of the recent Irwin branded tools we have seen, this one definitely delivers. With professional quality, reasonable pricing, and great features, the Irwin Quick Adjusting Wrenches are a great new spin on a classic product! Mon, 12 Jan 2009 20:45:00 -0000/reviews/hand-tools/wrenches-sockets/adjustable-wrench-irwin-2078-seriesPliers & WrenchesHand Toolshttp://www.protoolreviews.com/reviews/hand-tools/wrenches-sockets/auto-wrench-black-deckerFor those who have everything there is always the automatic adjustable wrench. This product makes it easy to quickly adjust the jaws without having to remove the wrench from a tight space. Just activate the button and the AA battery-powered wrench will open as wide as 1-1/4 inches to accommodate even some of the largest bolts you're likely to encounter around the house.Mon, 12 Jan 2009 20:35:00 -0000/reviews/hand-tools/wrenches-sockets/auto-wrench-black-deckerPliers & WrenchesHand Tools