Tool Blog

The problem with levels is that if you want to do the job right, you really need to have a level that fits the size of your project. For door installers this might be a 78” and a 32” level, and for cabinet installers this might be a 24” and a 48”. The Mosely Infinity Level wants to solve this problem with their modular system, where level sections can connect to form a level from 12” up to infinity.

Minuteman is doing it again. They are giving 25% of the profit from each Minuteman Pocket Knife sold, to charities that assist Veterans and their Families. The TR4 Manual limited edition knives are made in the USA, using materials sourced in the USA, to help veterans of the USA.

Channellock has come out with a brand new line of Xtra Slim Jaw Adjustable Wrenches, which have been designed to fit in places where normal adjustable wrench just can’t go.  Available in both 6” and 8” sizes, the wrenches have been designed to be durable despite being 40 percent thinner than a regular wrench of the same size.

Stanley announced the introduction of their newest LDM (laser distance measurer), model STHT77343 aka TLM99s, with Bluetooth connectivity. It is a powerful LDM in its own right, but combined with the App, it can quickly turn measurements into a customizable floor plan.

Made with professionals in mind, DeWalt has introduced its new Mechanics Tool Sets, featuring sockets, ratchets, drivers, wrenches and more. In addition, their new Mechanics Accessory Tool Sets allow pros to customize their tool platform with smaller modular tool cases that connect to build a custom tool platform.

Rockler Woodworking and Hardware wants to make the installation of drawer slides simple with their new Universal Drawer Slide Jig (57302). The jig fits most types of drawer slides and provides a solution for accurate and repeatable positioning of both side-mount and center-mount slides within a cabinet.

We might not all be professional plumbers, but that doesn't mean we cant do our own plumbing  maintenance and repairs around the house. To help the beginner get started, BernzOmatic has put together a grab-and-go kit with the basic tools needed to start sweating copper pipe.

Rockler has come out with a new clamp that makes it easier than ever to clamp onto the edge of plywood, MDF and other sheet goods. The Rockler Bendy Clamp provides even pressure around the edge, allowing for hassle-free installation of thick edge-banding and moldings.

The Screwpop Company started out with a simple tool that allowed people to have easy access to a bottle opener that doubled as a screwdriver and fit on a key ring. Now, a few years later, they have a number of bottle openers that all feature secondary tools, the latest being the Screwpop Utility Knife.

Do you wear your wedding ring while on the jobsite? If you do, did you know you could be putting your ring finger at risk? I read an interesting article from Tools Of The Trade talking about the dangers of wearing a wedding ring on the job, when I remembered a guy I used to work with. I do not remember the full story, but he lost his finger after his ring got caught on a ladder he was coming down. Could a silicone ring be the jobsite solution?