Hand tools make up a large portion of the equipment we carry every day. Pro Tool reviews pays close attention to recent innovations. Our hand tool reviews include knives & cutting tools, wrenches, chisels, fastening tools, hammers, and more. These hand tools covers the gamut from one end of the industry to another. Possibly our favorite series is our best framing hammer review. In that head-to-head review we compared nine popular models. This type of comparison isn’t always possible, but we do test out these tools on the jobsite. Hand Tool Reviews for the Pro Tradesman This is also where you’ll find popular lighting products and even folding knives from Kershaw, CRKT, and Zero Tolerance. Even Milwaukee Tool has new Fastback knives for use by contractors and tradesmen in the field. We try to review as many of these types of tools as possible. This helps us remain a leader in reporting industry trends. This is particularly important when manufacturers add new features or make tweaks to their products. Sometimes they revamp an entire line. Other times they include something that only slightly improves a hand tool over a previous model. It all adds up.
In our series on woodworking measuring and marking tools, we covered many ways of measuring. This time, we want to focus on how to use precision measuring tools like calipers and feeler gauges to get our accuracy down to 0.001” or greater. When I took cabinetmaking in college, we built a wooden toolbox. We dropped […]
Toughbuilt Tackles Three Tasks in One Tool Toughbuilt launched a first-of-its-kind retractable utility knife. It pulls triple duty as a utility knife, scraper, and light-duty pry bar. We love to multitask and can appreciate a tool that combines a couple of key uses into one. The Toughbuilt Retractable Scraper Utility Knife looks to have the […]
Let’s go ahead and get this out of the way. The term Speed Square was invented by the first manufacturer of them, Swanson Tool Company (link). Though they dislike it when people use the term generically, it’s too late. The name stuck, rather like Kleenex or Sawzall. Technically they are called rafter squares or some […]
Find the measuring & marking tools you want, for the price you need When you have an idea in your head, drawn on plans/blueprints, or you are just winging it, you need to transfer that to your materials. You can get a lot done with just a tape measure, pencil, and square. To want to […]
Milwaukee Flex Head Ratcheting Combination Wrench Saves Knuckles, Improves Access Several years ago Milwaukee mechanics tools hit the market—including cordless ratchets, large impact wrenches, hand tools, and storage solutions. Now, Milwaukee Tool is once again branching out with new Flexible Head Ratcheting Combination Wrenches. Using Milwaukee Flex Head Ratcheting Combination Wrenches Flexible Head We love—and […]
Going green on your lasers gives you better visibility, but even interior lighting limits how far you can see green beams compared to their full potential. Following the successful launch of green plane and line lasers, the Milwaukee 165-Foot Laser Line Detector extends your range beyond what your eyes can see. Milwaukee 165-Foot Laser Line […]
Crescent Power Tapes Easier to Carry and Easier to Read Crescent Tools has launched another tape measure line under the Lufkin brand. The Crescent Lufkin Chrome Power Tapes feature some aesthetic design changes that make these tape measures easier to read and easier to carry. Crescent Chrome Power Tapes: The Big Deal The Chrome Power […]
Let’s Talk High-Level Torx with Worth’s Bit and Socket Set When you work with a wide variety of fastener types, there’s nothing worse than not having the right bit on hand. For folks that deal with Torx on the next level, the Wurth Torx bit and socket set is exactly what you need to cover […]
Knipex TwinGrip Pliers Provide a Unique Grip on Stripped Screws and Bolts The Knipex TwinGrip Pliers claim status as the industry’s first 5 adjustment push-button slip joint pliers. The unique-looking design lets you get into confined spaces. It also promises superior gripping strength from virtually any angle. Knipex TwinGrip Pliers: The Big Deal Due to […]
Gearwrench Multi-Bit Drivers Offer Less Hassle and More Versatility For Pro tradesmen, sometimes less is more. Less to carry means more bag space and less time spent searching for the right tool increases productivity. With a focus on versatility and efficiency, Gearwrench Multi-Bit Screwdrivers present a two-tool collection worth knowing about. The line includes a […]
