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
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.
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
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
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
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
Milwaukee Tool recently announced the introduction of its next generation line of aviation snips. With common user frustrations in mind, Milwaukee engineered the new line Continue Reading
I can’t think of much worse than scarring the paint or leather of a customer’s nice car, especially with them watching. Using screwdrivers, or tools Continue Reading
Milwaukee Tool recently announced its new line of 2nd generation screwdrivers. Redesigned and rebuilt for durability, these new screwdrivers aim to build upon Milwaukee’s reputation Continue Reading
When I first saw pictures of Kershaw’s newest automatic, the Launch 7, I was intrigued. Pioneering bladesmith Tim Galyean designed the Kershaw Launch 7 automatic, Continue Reading