Craftsmen and trade workers will tell you that the best claw hammer depends on the job you are working on. A long-handled hammer allows you to drive nails faster and apply more leverage when pulling, but there are always occasions when a shorter handle lets you get into difficult spots. Even the hammer head makes a difference,…
Having a good adjustable wrench (sometimes referred to as a crescent wrench – although that’s actually a specific brand of adjustable wrench) in your tool kit, can save the day when nothing else will do. The adjustable jaws allow you to grip bolts that that are no longer suitable for fixed-size wrenches, and quick jobs…
When it comes to screwdrivers, few people actually require a large number of types and sizes. However, only a handful of screwdrivers are needed to complete most projects on the job, in your workshop, or at home. The best screwdriver set will be durable, comfortable, precise and possibly last you a lifetime. If any of the following apply…
A good socket set will be one of the most important things to have in your tool collection. While you can get away skimping on some tools, this shouldn’t be one of them. There are a few common factors that make the top rated socket set stand apart from the rest. One of those factors is the…
For a homeowner, a well-equipped garage not only makes projects around the house or working on your car possible, it can actually make them more effective and even enjoyable. For those that simply pay professionals to do minor car maintenance and repairs or home improvement projects, usually the only things in the way of saving…
Mechanics mend machines, such as automobiles, and to do their job properly they need a range of tools to assist them. In order to diagnose problems, repair them and maintain machines, read on to discover what a mechanic’s essential tool kit should include. Spanner Also known as a wrench, this invaluable tool will be…
Cutting Tools Ordinary scissors, box cutters, and a hacksaw. You can use the hacksaw when the box cutter fails to do its job, otherwise, I would just keep the hacksaw in a safe place away from humans as it can be a hazard if not stored properly . Grabbing and Clamping Tools I would suggest…
Once upon a time a person needed to move something heavy. He or she picked up a long stick and stuck it under the edge of the heavy object and then pushed down on the other end of the stick. And the first simple machine was invented. Simple machines are just that. The simplest form…