GearWrench Slugging Striking Wrenches
Do you need a little extra torque in the shop? Are you tired of trying to muscle off those sticky fasteners? Or, have you ever Continue Reading
CategoryHand Tool Reviews
Shop Tool Reviews takes on automotive hand tool reviews for the mechanic or shop owner. We cover everything from wrenches and sockets to drivers and files. Everything needed to work on automotive equipment gets reviewed here. We also test these tools for real-world use, ensuring no surprises when making a purchase.
Hand Tool Reviews for Automotive Professionals
Our automotive hand tool reviews include products like the Matco Tools 30-inch Flex Ratchet, Drill America High-Speed Drill Bit Set, and Lisle Trim Removal Master Tool Set. The goal behind our reviews of hand tools centers around providing accurate information to users on performance ergonomics, and value. An expensive tool makes sense if it works well and saves time. Conversely, an inexpensive tool presents a great value provided it also gets the job done.
Taking all these factors into account, STR delivers hand tool reviews from the Pros who use them every day. We take them in the field, put them on vehicles, and relay the results. It’s the only way we know how to adequately and accurately determine if new or upgraded tools present a value to Pro users.
Southwire Made In America Crimper
Southwire has been getting a lot of coverage lately. In large part, that has to do with their Made in America electricians hand tools. The Continue Reading
Southwire High Leverage Diagonal Cutting Pliers
For those of us who don’t work as full-time electricians, having a good pair of diagonal cutters might not be as high up on the list Continue Reading
Mayhew Progrip Hose Pick Set Review – 13097 Made In USA
Like they say, you can pick your friends and you can pick your nose, but you can’t pick your friend’s nose. Well, you probably can Continue Reading
Dremel Ultimate Combo Kit Video Review – 3 Tools
The Dremel Ultimate Combo Kit includes three corded tools, fifteen accessories, and a convenient carrying bag. Included in the kit is the Dremel 3000, Saw-Max, Continue Reading
Matco Tools 30-inch Flex Ratchet Video – Eighty8 CFR308LF
There is only one reason that you reach for a 30-inch ratchet — something is about to come loose. Okay, maybe another use is reaching Continue Reading
First Impressions: The Makita Multi-Cutter
If you’ve got a bunch of upholstery work coming up, or anything else involving fabric, cardboard, leather, rubber or vinyl, Makita has a new solution that Continue Reading
Southwire Ergo Wire Strippers
Any gearhead or mechanic (and probably anyone else as well) should own a good pair of wire strippers. Fact is, you probably own several with Continue Reading
Drill America High Speed Drill Bit Set Review – 29-piece Jobber Length
While trying to get rid of a tree stump in our yard, I thought it would be a good idea to drill a couple of Continue Reading
Rolgear Ratchet Screwdriver Review – Multibit Precision Goodness
Screwdrivers will be around forever. Powertools, such as drills and impacts may become “smart” and the price continues to drop, however, you can never replace Continue Reading
