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Old tools of the trade

These guys taught me about the tools.

Dan Holohan

February 20, 2015

Sometimes our hands and our eyes can be the best instruments.

TOOL TIPS

Easy toilet flapper replacement, removing foreign objects from toilets, another use for garbage bags

Tool Tips: December 2014

January 31, 2015

Easy toilet flapper replacement.

Swanson Tool round surface tape measure (KBIS/IBS Preview)

January 27, 2015

Swanson’s Savage GripLine tape measure features a patented rotating tip designed to hold rounded edges up to 2” in diameter.

TOOL TIPS

Pressure-testing PEX plumbing, ergonomic pipe wrenches, repairing nut driver magnet

Tool Tips: November 2014

November 26, 2014

When pressure-testing a Manabloc and PEX system with air, after rough-in, I shut off all valves on the Manabloc, leaving pressure in each individual line.

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Irwin Tools expanded line of cutting pliers

October 27, 2014

Irwin Tools’ expanded Vise-Grip line features the Max Leverage Diagonal Cutting Pliers and End Cutting Pliers, which are equipped with PowerSlot Technology, and the ErgoMulti Long Nose Pliers (pictured), which are designed with an angled head for reduced wrist strain.

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Stanley Black & Decker anti-vibration hammers

October 27, 2014

Stanley’s Fatmax Anti-Vibe two-piece hammers are constructed of a two-piece steel core to isolate vibration to the hammer head.

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General Tools & Equipment 14-in-1 screwdriver

October 27, 2014

General Tool’s 14-in-1 HVAC Multi-Pro Screwdriver has a rotating and retractable in-handle bit cartridge that functions as storage for six double-ended bits and one single-ended bit.

DeWalt folding auto-load knife

October 27, 2014

DeWalt’s folding auto-load knife, model DWHT10261, automatically loads a new blade to save time.

Milwuakee Tool backpack for jobsite tool storage

October 27, 2014

Milwaukee Tool introduces its new Jobsite Backpack (48-22-8200).

Basement cleanout, PVC spacers, pipe storage

Tool Tips—August 2014

October 25, 2014

When opening an overhead cleanout in the basement, tie a heavy-duty plastic trashbag around the cleanout, leaving room to get your hand in to remove the cleanout plug that you previously loosened. Cut a small corner of the trashbag bottom and put a 5-gal. bucket under the hole.