Hand Tools Reviews: 03/2010

3/31/10

Helping Hand with Magnifying Glass

Cheap Helping Hand with Magnifying Glass Review

Cheap Stanley 15-630 12-Inch Blade Length x 32 Teeth Per Inch Bi-Metal Hacksaw Blade 15-600 Series Review

Cheap General Tools DSM8922 Digital Sound Meter with Backlight and RS-232 Output Review

Strong Hand Tools UBV45 3-1/2" 1/2x1/4" 300lb One-hand Slidng Arm Clamp

Cheap Strong Hand Tools UBV45 3-1/2" 1/2x1/4" 300lb One-hand Slidng Arm Clamp Review

Cheap SK 45175 Tuff 1 3/8-Inch Drive 7-1/2-Inch Reversible Ratchet Review

This is 1 of several SK ratchets that I bought to replace my Craftsman. The 3 criteria that I worked with were: the quality of work angle and the prices. I know the reputation of SK Tools and I was not disappointed with the ratchet. The small working angle is exactly what I wanted and not have to spend a snap on prices was a plus.
I found this ratchet 4 / 5 stars because I want the reverse button was better ergonomics.

Cheap SK Hand Tools 19752 8-Piece 3/8-Inch Drive Metric Ball Hex Bit Socket Set Review

Cheap Cooper Hand Tools Xcelite 9910XTD 49002 T-10 Torx Blade (1 EA) Review

Alltrade 648607 Kit 26 Inner Tie Rod Remover Tool Set

Cheap Alltrade 648607 Kit 26 Inner Tie Rod Remover Tool Set Review

Cheap METRIC SCREW GAUGE Review

Cheap General Tools 800-12 12-ounce Brass Plumb Bob Review

Fiskars Replacement Tree Pruner Saw Blade 15-Inch #7933

Cheap Fiskars Replacement Tree Pruner Saw Blade 15-Inch #7933 Review

I have one (aged 15) Tom Thumb Pruner brand that has been done for True Value Hardware. True Value is now selling a different Punerea under this brand name ... not as good in my opinion. They no longer carry a spare blade pruner for older Tomb Thumb. After looking at several manufacturers of saw blades I found the Fiskars. This is an identical replacement for the thumb ... Old Tom even the same patent number. I ordered and I am happy with the product. No need to discard the oldaway now.

Cheap Zinsser 2986 PaperScraper Wallpaper Remover and Wall Scraper Tool Review

I bought a kit that included Zinsser freeze their disposal wallpaper (I did not need even that hot water and vinegar works well), a "Paper Tiger" scoring tool, paper and tool scraper. I prefer paper scraper on the Plain-handled scraper I use to narrow areas. I find I get less hand fatigue and focus less on the verge to avoid digging into the wall, as he always seems about to do with the regular scraper.

My only real complaint is that I need a new blade,and nobody seems to be local. A blade base that I found at The Home Depot crises, but it is really too small, and my work is almost at a standstill until I can find replacement blades fit. That's how I came across this review.

I never scraped wallpaper before, but have nine additional rooms to scratch in my old house fully carpeted. For the money, this tool is to try and buy extra blades as soon as you decide, like raclette paper and know that you need.

Cheap SK Hand Tool (SK 8818) 16mm x 18mm Flare Nut Wrench Review

Cheap SK Hand Tools 4041 11-Piece 1/2-Inch Drive 6 Point Deep Fractional Impact Socket Set Review

Central Tools (CEN3S401) Digital Tire Tread Depth Gauge

Cheap Central Tools (CEN3S401) Digital Tire Tread Depth Gauge Review

Cheap SK Tools Model SKT-8542 Cross Peen Hammer 13.5", Head Weight 3 lbs. Review

Cheap Red Devil 276015 SandFast Hand Sander with Five Sanding Sheets Review

Cheap Stanley 47-480L 100 FatMax Xtreme Chalk Box Review

A carpenter can appreciate a tool that is designed this solid. It comes with the bells and whistles al rewind faster, stronger online quick withdrawal, etc. In the past I only used models Irwin who were either "simple stone-age" or worse, the new model is wrong designed (crashed after 3 days due to a design flaw)

Stanley 78-316 1/4-Inch x 50 Recoil Hose 1/4-Inch NPT

Cheap Stanley 78-316 1/4-Inch x 50 Recoil Hose 1/4-Inch NPT Review

Cheap Klein Tool 620-3 Coated 3/16-Inch Cabinet-Tip Screwdriver with 3-Inch Round-Shank Review

Cheap Klein Tool 911-6 Fiberglass Folding Rules with Outside Reading, 6-Foot (183 cm) Length Review

Well done .. Like all Klein tools. I use it to measure around the high voltage connections. Dissapointing for a company that made his reputation making tools in the USA. Made in Sweden ... at least it is not made in China.

Cheap S K Hand Tools 42915 - Socket Torx Bit T-15 1/4in. Drive Review

KLEIN TOOLS Glove Bag, #8 Canvas, 15" x 8" Part No. 5124-15

Cheap KLEIN TOOLS Glove Bag, #8 Canvas, 15" x 8" Part No. 5124-15 Review

Cheap Stanley 12-404 No. 4 Adjustable Bench Plane with 2-Inch Cutter Review

Planes are like musical instruments: you can not just pull them out of the box and play. In this spirit, I'll run across things I had to do for this plan to listen to and usable.

Grind sole Stanley left the soles and sides of the body of plane with rough machine marks. This is especially true, but not quite. I spent twenty minutes working the sole. Highlights got pretty smooth and has gone as far as I wanted to take it. You can grind all the way to a mirrorcomplete, but it will take much longer than I wanted to pass on this tool.

The heart of any plan is the blade. The steel one is on the thin side and somewhat rude. It was about twenty minutes to get the flat back. Then save a plain, coarsely ground bevel ...

I have big hands and the grip feel just a little small. The plastic handle and knob both have molding lines leading perfectly placed that authority blister. The two emerged and were easy to sandsmooth.

All together, it took about two hours, granite tile and a few sheets of sandpaper to go box chips first. Nothing spectacular, but it's a plane service and I am glad to have him in the shop. Recommended, just be prepared to spend some time cleaning up and making it yours.

Cheap Wiss W7BWN Offset/Bent Pattern Snip Review

The shears to cut a large - but they are enormous. I'm pretty sure an NBA player would have trouble opening the door to open with one hand. I have to use both hands when I need to open all the way for the closure of work on the pivot.