There are a lot of great deals happening this Black Friday and I bet your excited about new tools and gadgets from your favorite brands. However, there are a lot of great tools and equipment from small business that are worth a spot on your tool belt, in your garage, or included with your workwear.
We have found four tools worth checking out for this upcoming Small Business Saturday. We’ll give you the rundown so you can decide if you’d like to support these small businesses located right in the United States and Canada.
Small Business Tools
“What is Small Business Saturday?”
Small Business Saturday is the Saturday after Black Friday. We all know Black Friday as a day known for dramatic sales that fuel holiday shopping. While this is great for buyers who can get all of their Christmas shopping done at a discount, there is an unfortunate disproportionate amount of attention on large brands and businesses.
Small Business Saturday is an opportunity to turn that focus onto small and often local businesses. It celebrates entrepreneurs and the unique products they create without the help of a big corporate brand.
On that note, let’s take a look at the products we found for this Small Business Saturday.
Stud-Master 16
The Stud-Master 16 is the debut product from Talon Tools, a small company from Oklahoma. I would describe the Stud-Master 16 as the perfect jig for framing walls. I say that because it takes all the guesswork out of framing. It fits perfectly between studs and even floor tresses.
The Stud-Master 16 speeds up framing because it removes the time needed to measure and it prevents errors. It’s a great tool for learning how to frame or when training new employees. Plus, it’s so easy to use and grab and carry that one of the biggest complaints from users is that people keep stealing it.
Read TIA’s Review of the Stud-Master 16
Where to Buy the Stud-Master 16
The Stud-Master 16 is currently on sale on Amazon for $89. Also available in the Stud-Master 24 for 24 in. on center framing.
Sharp Pog
Are you tired of throwing busted oscillating blades away? Save money by extending the life of those blades with the Sharp Pog, an oscillating blade sharpener.
Anyone with an everyday power drill can use a Sharp Pog. You simply attach it to your drill, run the drill, and then press your oscillating blade on the grooved surface to sharpen it. Your oscillating blade is as goodad new in a minute.
Where to Buy the Sharp Pog
The Sharp Pog is available on Amazon. Single packs start at $44.95.
Groggles
Always forgetting your safety glasses or always forgetting your protective earmuffs? Groggles combine the two so you never forget one without the other again!
Construction workers and skilled trade professionals are among the highest at risk for eye and ear injuries. Groggles are a simple solution that prevent or minimize those kinds of injuries. Plus, due to their size they are easier to locate and harder to lose than your standard safety glasses. They also have a nice secure fit, are affordable, and even fit well over earbuds.
Where to Buy Groggles
Groggles are available in yellow or orange on Amazon. Both sets are available for $30.
Where to Buy Small Business Saturday Tools
All of these tools can be found on Amazon. So no matter where you are in the country, you can buy these products and support these small businesses.
What do you think of our Small Business Saturday tool picks? Have you used any or would you? Let us know in the comments which of these tools is your favorite.
