ABOUT HAND TOOLS

There are three main categories of hand tools: hand tools work working wood, hand tools for working metal, and automotive hand tools. Hand tools for working wood include chisels, planes, scrapers, and drills. Similar hand tools are available, specifically designed for working with metal. Popular automotive hand tools include sets of socket spanners.

In addition to these more common types of tool, there is a huge range of specialty hand tools. These include Nut & Screw Starters, Plumb Bobs, Tweezers, and Retrieval Tools. Retrieval tools are designed to retrieve small objects from inaccessible places. They include: Mechanical Pickups, Fixed-Length Magnet Pickups, Flexible Shaft Magnetic Pickups, Telescoping Alligator Clips, Telescoping Magnetic Pickups, and Retrieval Sets.

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LEADING USA HAND TOOL MANUFACTURERS

The following leading hand tool manufacturers have comprehensive websites, with information on all aspects of hand tools, including online catalogs, colors and materials for hand tools, and care and maintenance of hand tools.

Stanley: Hand Tools. The Stanley Works, originally a door hardware and bolt maker based in New Britian, Connecticut, was founded in 1843. It has grown to become a leading manufacturer of hand tools of all kinds. Its product categories are: Measuring Tools, Finishing Tools, Strking & Struck Tools, Layout Tools, Fastening Tools, Storage, Cutting Tools, Laser Tools & Stud Sensors, Automotive Tools, Clamps & Vises, Tool Sets, Flashlights, and Emergency Response Solutions. The Striking & Struck Tools include: Cold Chisels, Wood Chisels, Framing Hammers, Nail Hammers, and Punches.

SK: Hand Tools. SK, based in McCook, Illinois, is a leading manufacturer of hand and power tools. It specialises in wrenches and sockets, including tools specifically designed for automotive use. Its product range includes: Bit Sockets, Chrome Sockets, Drive Tools, Display Boards, Hammers, Master Set,s Pliers, PryBars, Punches & Chisels, Scrapers & Files, Screwdrivers, Storage, and Torque Wrenches. The SK website includes a Dealer Locator section, which enables search for dealers by Region or by Zip Code. There is a separate section of the website dealing with industrial hand tools.

General Tools & Instruments: Hand Tools. General Tools & Instruments was founded in New York City in 1922. It is a leading manufacturer of specialty hand tools. Its website is organized into the following sections: Plumbing Tools, Woodworking Tools, Machinist Tools, Measuring Tools, Screwdrivers, Specialty Tools, and Apparel. Specialty Tools include: Cutting Tools, Files, Grommets & Fasteners, Hooks & Probes, Inspection Tools, Magnifiers, Magnets, Nut & Screw Starters, Pliers, Plumb Bobs, Punches, Retrieval Tools, Tweezers, and Vises.

CONSTRUCTION PRODUCT DIRECTORIES

We recommend the following professional construction directories, which include standard specifications, manufacturers' specs, and CAD details: 4Specs at www.4specs.com, Arcat at www.arcat.com, Arcom at www.arcomnet.com, Reed at www.reedfirstsource.com, Sweets at www.sweets.construction.com.

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Other recommended portals: Archbone, Building Design, Homeone Australia, Lighting Directory, Sapling, Stone Network.

Publisher: Abacus Construction Index is a professionally edited directory of recommended construction websites, published by Extonet Ltd. It is financed only by Google advertising; no payment is received from included websites.