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Drills, Grinders, Augers and Seasonal Workhorses for Every Jobsite

Our Hand Tools hub brings together the tools crews reach for first — from corded and cordless drills, drivers, routers and angle grinders to impact wrenches, cut-off tools and demolition essentials. We also include “walk-behind hand tools” that pack job-saving muscle in a compact footprint, such as snow throwers, push sweepers and handheld earth augers. Coverage centers on practical selection, safe operation and real-world productivity. We break down when to choose high-speed, lightweight tools for repetitive tasks vs. high-torque solutions for stubborn fasteners and dense materials. For drilling ground, we explain the differences between mechanical and hydraulic earth drills, how to size augers by diameter and depth and why points, blades and extensions matter in rocky, frozen or loamy soils. Seasonal guides cover snow removal basics, from pre-storm prep and fueling to auger-chute safety and visibility on slopes.

As battery systems advance, we track runtime, charging, vibration, dust control and smart electronics that improve safety and reduce fatigue. Readers will find checklists for matching tool specs to applications, verifying accessories (bits, wheels, guards, chucks, hose reels) and understanding the impact of cord length, PSI/CFM and duty cycles on output. Whether you’re hanging doors, trenching for irrigation, clearing a driveway after a blizzard or boring in a backyard, our Hand Tools section delivers the how-to, maintenance tips and buying/renting advice to work faster, safer and cleaner — with the right tool for the task. Some examples of the types of hand tools we cover include:

Dewalt Impact Drivers and Wrenches | Little Beaver Hydraulic Earth Drills | Milwaukee Concrete Vibrators

The Weld Pool: The Latest and Greatest Welding Technologies in the Industry
Bill Elverman
February 16, 2017
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Hand Tools
Check Out These Sweet New T94 Series Welding Helmets from Miller
February 16, 2017
Hand Tools
Air Power: Picking and matching air tools to a mobile compressor
February 14, 2017
Hand Tools
Yardmax Rolls Out New Family of Power Wheelbarrows and Trackbarrows
February 10, 2017
Hand Tools
E-Z Drill Releases Dust Collection Cart for Handheld Drills
January 31, 2017
Hand Tools
Atlas Copco Launches Industry’s First Gas Breaker with Electronic Fuel Injection

Atlas Copco recently introduced its PROi gas breaker with electronic fuel injection (EFI), an industry first that offers significant benefit...

January 26, 2017
Hand Tools
Welding Expert Miller Electic Releases Its 2017 Full-Line Catalog

Miller Electric Mfg. Co. has released the 2017 Full-Line Catalog. The WE BUILD-themed catalog showcases a wide range of welding and cutting ...

January 26, 2017
Hand Tools
GSSI’s LineTrac XT Accessory for StructureScan Mini XT Can Detect AC Power and RF Energy in Conduits

GSSI, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of ground penetrating radar (GPR) equipment, recently announced the availability of Lin...

January 24, 2017
Hand Tools
What equipment is needed to create a quality concrete finish?

The Equipment Needed to Create an Excellent Final Finish Concrete contractors understand that the quality of their finished product depends ...

January 17, 2017
Hand Tools
Break Right: A Guide to Get the Best Performance from Chipping Hammers

Chipping hammers are small but very effective if used on the right applications. This inexpensive tool gives operators a bang for their buck...

January 12, 2017
Hand Tools
Check Out These New Yardmax Snow Throwers and Blowers (Some Really Reasonable Pricing)

Yardmax, a manufacturer of innovative, high-quality outdoor power equipment (OPE), offers a new line of snow removal equipment to the U.S. m...

January 11, 2017
Hand Tools
GPR Experts at US Radar Move to New Facility (Complete with a Training Center)

Ground-penetrating radar (GPR) manufacturer US Radar recently moved its production, research and development, and customer training operatio...

January 9, 2017
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