Skip to content Updated on May 18, 2023It has become a holiday tradition here at Garage Tooled to scour the web and find products that make great gifts, be it Christmas stocking stuffers, birthday gifts, anniversary gifts, or simple ways to say “I love you as much as you love cars” over the coming year.For 2023, we bring you this list of 42 new gift ideas for that car lover or car enthusiast you know (even if that person is you). You can also go back and browse our our previous gift guides for 109 additional gift ideas:As always, we’d love to hear what items filled that “perfect present”...…Skip to content Updated on May 18, 2023It has become a holiday tradition here at Garage Tooled to scour the web and find products that make great gifts, be it Christmas stocking stuffers, birthday gifts, anniversary gifts, or simple ways to say “I love you as much as you love cars” over the coming year.For 2023, we bring you this list of 42 new gift ideas for that car lover or car enthusiast you know (even if that person is you). You can also go back and browse our our previous gift guides for 109 additional gift ideas:As always, we’d love to hear what items filled that “perfect present”...WW…

Skip to content Updated on January 21, 2022Craftsmen and trade workers will tell you that the best claw hammer depends on the job you are working on. A long-handled hammer allows you to drive nails faster and apply more leverage when pulling, but there are always occasions when a shorter handle lets you get into difficult spots.Even the hammer head makes a difference, as a milled face tends to give more traction, while a smooth face will not mar the surface of soft wood and other surfaces. To that end, each of the top picks presented here can be considered the best depending on the...…Skip to content Updated on January 21, 2022Craftsmen and trade workers will tell you that the best claw hammer depends on the job you are working on. A long-handled hammer allows you to drive nails faster and apply more leverage when pulling, but there are always occasions when a shorter handle lets you get into difficult spots.Even the hammer head makes a difference, as a milled face tends to give more traction, while a smooth face will not mar the surface of soft wood and other surfaces. To that end, each of the top picks presented here can be considered the best depending on the...WW…

Skip to content Updated on January 10, 2022The best combination wrench set will include a large selection of wrench sizes and be well-crafted and balanced for comfortable use. Different types of sets are best suited for specific applications, such as extended lengths for better torque and reach, stubby wrenches for tight spots, and regular size wrenches for all-around use.Many of the better combination wrench sets will also come with a convenient case or pouch that can be easily organized and yet safely stored under a seat or in the corner of your vehicle trunk for portability. Here are six...…Skip to content Updated on January 10, 2022The best combination wrench set will include a large selection of wrench sizes and be well-crafted and balanced for comfortable use. Different types of sets are best suited for specific applications, such as extended lengths for better torque and reach, stubby wrenches for tight spots, and regular size wrenches for all-around use.Many of the better combination wrench sets will also come with a convenient case or pouch that can be easily organized and yet safely stored under a seat or in the corner of your vehicle trunk for portability. Here are six...WW…

Skip to content Updated on April 7, 2023“Tape measures are your best friend.” You’ve probably heard this saying throughout your life, but never thought too much about why tape measures are preferred over other measuring devices throughout pretty much every branch of the construction industry.Now that you’re looking for a new tape measure, understanding their full functionality will be crucial to your search for the best tape measure out there.Because it’s such an inexpensive yet commonly used tool, you’ll ideally have more than one in your household (garage, junk drawer in the house,...…Skip to content Updated on April 7, 2023“Tape measures are your best friend.” You’ve probably heard this saying throughout your life, but never thought too much about why tape measures are preferred over other measuring devices throughout pretty much every branch of the construction industry.Now that you’re looking for a new tape measure, understanding their full functionality will be crucial to your search for the best tape measure out there.Because it’s such an inexpensive yet commonly used tool, you’ll ideally have more than one in your household (garage, junk drawer in the house,...WW…

Skip to content Updated on November 16, 2022The best mechanics tool set will have more than just sockets and wrenches and is a great starting point to a household tool set. It will include drivers, sockets, wrenches, and a variety of other tools needed for most common applications.For convenience and simplicity, a quality tool set should include multiple size ratchet drivers with both metric and SAE socket sizes.No matter what type of mechanical job you have, the right tool for the job will make it faster and easier. The key is to find the right combination of usefulness and...…Skip to content Updated on November 16, 2022The best mechanics tool set will have more than just sockets and wrenches and is a great starting point to a household tool set. It will include drivers, sockets, wrenches, and a variety of other tools needed for most common applications.For convenience and simplicity, a quality tool set should include multiple size ratchet drivers with both metric and SAE socket sizes.No matter what type of mechanical job you have, the right tool for the job will make it faster and easier. The key is to find the right combination of usefulness and...WW…