Company Website – Proto
Headquarters – Los Angeles, California
Established – 1907
Parent Company – Stanley Black & Decker
Public/Private – Public (SWK)
News Link – News Link
Target Market – Professional
About Proto
Proto is an American industrial hand tool company and a division of Stanley Black & Decker. The company is credited with creating the first combination wrench in 1933. Read More.
PROTOid – 215 Piece RFID Drawer
Lost and misplaced tools can be a problem for anyone, but in some maintenance and production environments like aviation and nuclear processes, it can...
Revival of the Proto J100
The Revival
Proto has finally given me the green light to tell the world that they have the first new batch of J100's in hand....
Proto Clik-Stop Adjustable Wrenches
Adjustable wrenches have been around in some fashion since as early as 1842 . While the origin of the basic style as we know...
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...
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....
Proto Compo-Cast Hammers and More!
Proto has been on the move lately. After the updates to their ratcheting combination wrench, and ball pein hammer lineups (both reviewed by TIA),...
Proto Anti-Vibe Hammer – Review
When it comes to ball pein hammers, I've always preferred wooden handles. I've used metal and fiberglass, and while there are advantages to them,...
Proto Ratcheting Combination Wrenches – Review
Compared to most mechanics tools, ratcheting combination wrenches are relatively new to the market. Despite their short existence, they have firmly established their place...
Proto “Anti-Slip Design Combo Wrenches – Review
Proto "Anti-Slip Design Combo Wrenches
Of the dozens of types of wrenches, combination wrenches are by far the most common. First introduced in 1933 by...