The Greatest Name in Wrenches: Irwin
Irwin Tools has a storied history, older than many cities in the very country their wrenches helped build. In 1884, in a small town in Ohio, a pharmacy owner named Charles Irwin joined forces with a...
View ArticleFinding a Balance Between Affordability and Quality When Buying Tools
America was built by the do-it-yourselfer and a good set of tools. Whether you work for your local dealership or you’re a DIY’er, nothing gets done without them. Ask any mechanic or carpenter about his...
View ArticleEvery Garage Begins with a Set of Wrenches
Among the most basic of all hand tools, wrenches have cemented their place as a necessity in every garage and for every job that might be done on a vehicle. From removing battery terminals to changing...
View ArticleA History Of The Snap-on Tool Company
Snap on Wrench Company was founded in 1920 when Joseph Johnson and William Seidemann had a vision to make sockets, wrenches and handles that were completely interchangeable. This idea, which started as...
View ArticleWrenches In Space
Getting there Between July 1969 and December 1972 twelve people walked on the moon as part of the Apollo space mission. Apollo 11 and Apollo 12, as well as Apollo 14 through Apollo 17 all reached their...
View ArticleApartment Basics
Wrenches, Screwdrivers, and Basic Tools are an Apartment Dweller’s Best Friends. Living in an apartment assumes much of the living space and basics are taken care of by a landlord; however, if...
View ArticleWrenches: Craftsman Hand Tool Warranties
Craftsman tools have been atop the pack since the 1970s. Several other brands of wrenches have come and gone, but none have made quite the impact that the Craftsman brand has. All Craftsman hand tools...
View ArticleDependable Wrenches and Power Tools; Makita Tools
Company History The company began in 1915 in Japan building electric motors and soon expanded to designing and building electric planers. Through the years, they have expanded their product line,...
View ArticleMilwaukee Power Tools
Milwaukee Electric Tool Company has developed a reputation with contractors for a tool that is reliable, heavy-duty and high quality. The company got its start when A.H. Petersen agreed to provide...
View ArticleDeWalt Tools
The DeWalt Tool Company has long been the gold standard in handheld tools and devices. The company was originally founded in 1936 by Raymond E. DeWalt as a manufacturer of woodworking tools. DeWalt...
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