Hand Tools

Mechanix Wear gloves are popular leather utility gloves that specialize in many industries such as building, automotive racing, safety and...

One of the smallest booths at the 2010 Builders’ Show was that of Stiletto Tools, but it was also the busiest. We stopped by...

Everyone knows how to use a tape measure, or at least we think we do. Tape measures actually offer much more than 90% of us realize....

Digging a bit deeper and looking beyond the monster displays at the Builders’ Show, we’re looking forward to visiting these 4...

Featured writer Deren S. Monday wants to pass along 4 DIY skills to his kids. The first was building a fence that rots before it falls....

We're ecstatic to announce this weeks Giveaway as we know every handyman or handywoman would love to add this tool to their arsenal....

Just as paint brush bristle type is dependent on type of paint used, the same applies to roller naps. + Nylon and wool blend naps are to...

The bristles on a paint brush are either natural or synthetic and in some cases both. Bristle choice is determined by type of paint used....

A strong indicator of a good paint job will be the quality of brush or roller used. You may have everything else in place (high quality...

In most situations a sharp nail tip is required but when driving larger nails (8d and higher) into 2×4′s or other wood panels,...

Check out this video of Master Carpenter Norm Abram being interviewed at last years AWFS show by Popular Woodworking magazine. Great...