By S.L.M.
Some of the smartest hand tools are packed with details that will make them a valuable addition to a contractor's tool bag, including features that help speed up and improve work, increase durability and versatility, improve user comfort, and reduce fatigue.
Bon Tool's Bullet Groover has a mirror-finished blade that easily glides through concrete to create consistent, clean-cut grooves. The stainless steel groover is four times more wear-resistant than traditional bronze groovers, the manufacturer says. An ergonomically designed comfort grip or wood handle is available on the Bullet Groover, which comes in four bit sizes. 724.443.7080. www.bontool.com.
Three Vise-Grip GrooveLock pliers from Irwin feature a multi-groove ratcheting system to ensure a precise fit and better hand position. The tool's All-Purpose Jaw grips shapes from flat or round to hex or square. Molded anti-slip grips provide durability and comfort, and the pliers' anti-pinch design enhances safety. 800.464.7946. www.irwin.com.
 Improved user comfort, greater durability, and versatility are key features of some of the smartest hand tools. |
Updated with features designed to improve productivity, Ridge Tool's Quick-Acting Tubing Cutters, models 151 through 156, now have a larger ergonomic knob design that allows users to apply more force to cut through tubing faster. A quick-change wheel pin allows cutter-wheel changes in a few seconds, and a spare wheel is housed at the end of the knob.
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