Entries from Stuff tagged with 'handtools'
How do ViseGrip pliers work?
I've seen some people ending up here while searching for "How ViseGrip Pliers Work" so I've decided to put up a short explanation. The principles are pretty simple, and while I could walk through the math and the free... read more.
Japanese Ryoba Handsaw
If you haven't tried a Japanese two-sided (what is called a ryoba) saw, you should. Particularly if you are working with softwoods. There are a number of advantages over Western pattern saws: The ryoba has a rip saw on... read more.
Channel lock pliers vs. Ridgid Offset Hex Wrench
Selecting the right tool for the job is almost as important as knowing how to use the tool. The wrong tool can cause more damage than you intended. So in that line, this tool review is about two tools which... read more.
How to use Visegrip pliers
A couple people have shown up here searching wondering how to use vise grips. So here you go: Close the pliers Loosen the knob at the back to the point where the jaws are open approximately as large as the... read more.
Vise Grip Pliers
This pair of vise-grip pliers has been with me for about 20 years and were old when I got them. Vise-grip pliers were first patented in 1924 and have been made in various configurations ever since. Sometime in the... read more.
If I had a hammer... Estwing Framing Hammer
No one seems to use framing hammers that much anymore. Air-powered nailers can tack things together more quickly and without disturbing the work by banging on it. But the framing hammer should not be forgotten even if it is not... read more.
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