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10 Hand Tool Brands That Don’t Get The Love They Deserve
Marketing has taken over the world. Over the years companies have found a way to squeeze advertising into virtually every aspect of our lives....
Mac Tools SPMR357B – Ratcheting Screwdriver Set
Truck brand tools are not for the faint of heart (or wallet). They are high quality tools built with the professional user in mind...
Blackhawk Tools – A Well Kept Secret
The Backstory
Once upon a time you could walk into any local hardware or auto parts store and find a decent selection of high quality,...
TEKTON – A Look At Some New Products
TEKTON has become a regular fixture at TIA. I've checked out several of their products over time and I've been consistently satisfied with the...
Makita MAKPAC Connector Case – Across the pond
Ok Makita fans before you get all excited, these have only surfaced in Europe. They look like a cross between a Systainer and an...
Proto Air Ratchets – First Look
Back in December we reviewed Proto's J150WP Air Impact Wrench and were throughly impressed with what it brought to the table. We also told...
Proto DuraTek Screwdrivers
Well over a year ago rumors started creeping out that Proto was working on a new screwdriver design. Like any new Proto release, this...
Extreme Weather Means Extra Wear And Tear On Snow Blowers! Consider Doing A Mid...
With the extreme winter weather including record snowfall amounts in most of the USA this winter, I thought it would be a good idea...
Wera Kraftform Kompact 25 Review
Awhile back we reviewed some of Wera's Kraftform screwdrivers. The handles were incredibly comfortable in the hand and the amount of science that went...
Gerber MP1 Industrial Multi-tool Review
Well here it goes my first tool review for Tools in Action, and it is the Gerber MP1 multi-tool it is part of their...
TEKTON Hybrid Air Hose Review
Based in Grand Rapids, MI, Tekton is a family owned company specializing in affordable, quality, tools, designed with the DIY'er in mind. Their budget...
Proto Air Impact Wrench Review J150WP
If you've followed me on the forums at all, you know that the last 6 months have been a crazy time in Conductor's life....
DeWALT DCD985M2 20V Hammerdrill/Driver – A look inside
The DCD985M2 Hammerdrill/driver is now the replacement model for the previous DCD985L2. What’s the difference? The DCD985M2 now comes with Dewalt’s 4.0ah batteries DCB204...
TEKTON Extra Long Ratchets – Superman Like Strength
A few months back we reviewed TEKTON's Composite Ratchets. While I reserve them mostly for situations where I don't want to mar the working...
Johnson Laser Distance Measure – Review
I've never really been one to embrace change. As evidence, I still had a water bed until 2004, and even then it took my...
Wera Kraftform Screwdriver – Review
Over the years I've seen screwdriver handles in nearly every conceivable shape. Round, square, triangular, pentagonal, hexagonal, and just about everything else. There really...