Journal of Light Construction: Hand Tools

PSS1 Sharpening Tool

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:48:16 EST

A handy little system for honing blades on the job site

Cool Tools for 2013

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 01:43:32 EST

The cream of the crop from the annual STAFDA show

Versatile Torpedo

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 01:34:17 EST

With the DWHT43003, DeWalt has given the lowly torpedo level a significant upgrade

Handcrafted Levels

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 10:26:13 EST

Crick Levels are made of laminated wood and stainless steel

Lenox Tubing Mini Cutter

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 10:28:31 EST

The Tight Space Tubing Cutter is a knuckle-saver

Nonmarring Pry Bar

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 12:16:11 EST

Stiletto's new stainless steel flat bar

Cleanable Nut Driver

Wed, 3 Oct 2012 02:07:36 EST

Removing metal shavings from a magnetized driver bit has never been so easy, says DeWalt

Crawlspace Caddy

Tue, 2 Oct 2012 10:15:31 EST

A plastic mortar pan screwed to a piece of plywood fitted with wheels makes an effective crawlspace tool tote.

Paint Brush for Low-VOC

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 02:29:16 EST

This brush makes it easier to produce a high-quality finish, says the maker.

Electrocution-Preventing Tools

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 11:26:08 EST

Circuit Alert Voltage Sensing Tools let workers know if a circuit is live.

Miter Finder

Fri, 6 Jul 2012 04:00:00 EST

Don’t let its Rube Goldbergian appearance fool you: The Bora Angle Master is basically a T-bevel that determines both angle and miter settings.

Rule of Three: Milwaukee M18 Fuel Cordless Tools

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:15:16 EST

Three new technologies come together to maximize performance in this cordless tool line.

Scaffold Builder’s Multi-Tool

Fri, 6 Jul 2012 03:53:10 EST

The WrightGripScaffold Ratchet is designed to lighten the load for scaffold builders. It features a 7/8-inch socket wrench, a 7/8-inch open-end wrench, and a nonsparking hammer with a replaceable plastic face.

Do-It-All Saw

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 03:16:04 EST

According to Irwin, the new Universal Handsaw is the only saw you’ll ever need.

Hyde 14-in-1 Painter's Multi-Tool

Fri, 6 Jul 2012 04:01:16 EST

Handy 14-in-1 tool for painters

I-Mark Self-Marking Tape Measure

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 03:21:42 EST

Measure, press on the case, and you've made your mark

3-in-1 Laser

Fri, 6 Jul 2012 04:00:52 EST

Bosch's new GLM 80 laser features a unique "two-axis tilt sensor" that can determine the height of distant objects and perform straight-line measurements.

Rent-a-Sprayer

Fri, 6 Jul 2012 04:00:56 EST

Graco says its RentalPro Airless Paint Sprayers have been designed to stand up to the rigors of the rental market.

Tough Levels

Fri, 6 Jul 2012 03:45:04 EST

Though best-known for clamps and layout tools, Bora also makes a full line of spirit levels, which it says can take anything the job site dishes out.

Reflections on Reconstructing an Old Barn

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 04:00:24 EST

The materials for this project arrived on the job the usual way — via truck delivery — but that was pretty much where any resemblance to a normal job ended.