I recently needed a tool to install heavy-duty snap buttons on a tarp. Though I had no specific tool in mind, I knew I did not want anything expensive. Secondly, it had to be pliers, because as you know, I am a self-proclaimed pliersman! So, my search online led me to a variety of snap button pliers kits. All of which offered a decent array of 15mm snap button sets. Enough to kickstart the project. Moreover, each of the kits came complete with all the necessary accessories for punching holes and setting the metal snap buttons. Why I Picked AnnYun Snap Button Kit But the best deal for me was th ..read more

The commencement of the new partnership between Lowes and Klein Tools has opened a small window to own Klein Tools at a discount. Home Depot is giving away its remaining stock of Klein tools at an incredibly low price Klein recently ended its long-standing partnership with Home Depot. As a result, Home Depot is now offering a blowout sale on all remaining Klein inventory to clear their shelves before they bid farewell to the brand. Klein & Home Depot Partnership The news of Klein ending its partnership with Home Depot came as a surprise to some of us who go to Home Depot to look for the ne ..read more

It is one thing to get an automatic wire stripper but another thing to get automatic wire strippers that can strip short wires in tight spaces effectively. Having worked on many wiring projects and repairs, I have learned that you will not always have the luxury of dealing with long cables. Some electricians just trim electrical wires to the exact length without leaving an extra length for future repairs. I have encountered this mostly when working on electrical panels. On the other hand, some circumstances do not allow you to fit just any wire stripper, such as when dealing with recessed ligh ..read more

Perhaps by now, you know that I have a soft spot for self-adjusting wire strippers. These wire strippers take away the hassle of choosing the correct stripping slot every time. And you can use them to remove insulation on multiple wires of the same gauge at once. This saves valuable time on a wiring project without compromising the quality of your work Previously, I have tested a couple of brands including Klein 11061 (the “G.O.A.T.”, IMO), Kaiweets KWS-103, and Irwin Vise Grip automatic wire strippers. And recently, I had a chance to use the VCELINK self adjusting wire strippers on a wiring p ..read more

A hammer is the oldest known tool for driving nails. It has been used for thousands of years and is still widely used today. In fact, a claw hammer is one of the essential tools for handymen and homeowners. It is useful for driving nails and removing them from materials. Table of Content Hammering Injuries & Safety What are nail holder pliers Best nail holder pliers Conclusion Hammering Injuries and Hammering Safety Nonetheless, a hammer is the main culprit of fingertip crush injuries in the workshop. This is due to the fact that most handymen who use a hammer to drive nails hold a nai ..read more

When repairing or fixing a car, you need the right set of tools to do the job quickly and effectively. Among the handy tools you need is a collection of various types of pliers for auto repair. One of the most essential sets of pliers that a mechanic or DIY car enthusiast must keep in the toolbox is a pair of CV boot clamp pliers. These specialized pliers are extremely useful for installing CV joint boot clamps. These are the metal bands or clips that hold CV joint boots in place. You will find them mostly on OEM CV boots. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at what CV joint clamp pliers ..read more

When you make holes in fabric, canvas, leather, or plastic, how do you reinforce them to prevent tearing or fraying? One of the best ways to reinforce circular holes in such materials is with grommets. What Is a Grommet? A grommet is a metallic circular rivet with a washer for reinforcing circular holes in different materials such as fabric, leather, plastic, and canvas. When installed, grommets form a neat ring around a hole to reinforce it and make it easier to feed through ropes. Grommets come in various sizes including 1/4″, 3/8″, 3/16″, 1/2″ 3/4″, and 1″. The most common sizes for most a ..read more

When fabricating sheet metal or panels you may sometimes need to fasten the workpieces together or hold them in place before attaching them permanently. This is not difficult when working on the bench because you can use regular clamps or locking pliers. But when working on the actual end product or when you need more precision, you need a different set of fasteners. The most useful set of removable panel fasteners that fabricators, autobody mechanics, and aircraft builders use to hold panels together temporarily are the cleco fasteners. These fasteners are incomplete without cleco pliers. In ..read more

The Knipex pliers wrench has been the obvious choice of pliers wrench for plumbers for a long time. In fact, it has been the euphemism for pliers wrenches. This is not the case anymore. Now there are more options such as the Gedore and Lenox pliers wrenches among others that are giving Knipex a run for its money. In case you dont know what is a pliers wrench, it is a type of adjustable pliers with smooth jaws open parallel to each other. It is a pliers version of an adjustable spanner. In this article, we look at the Gedore pliers wrench to find out why it might be a good alternative to the Kn ..read more

When MIG welding, sometimes you will need to disassemble the welding gun to feed the wire electrode or clean the spatter from the nozzle. Other times, you will need to cut the welding wire to the perfect stickout length. There is a variety of tools you can use to perform these tasks but a nice pair of mig welding pliers is the best. What are MIG welding pliers? Mig welding pliers or simply welding pliers are special multifunction pliers for mig welding. They are one of the most important welding tools a mig welder must have in his or her toolbox. MIG pliers have many essential features for man ..read more