Generic Drywall Jab Saw

Tool: A Sheetrock Saw Guess what tool I needed but didn’t have with me today! Since I emptied and removed my truck boxes to move something huge, I haven’t quite returned all the tools to the box. I’ve been carrying nearly 100 hand tools for the past forever and thought I’d go through them and [...]

Allway Tools Antique Handy Saw

Tool: Old Allway Tools Handy Saw. Sometimes I liken my learning to hacking my way through a jungle, seldom taking time to cut a precise path. In my haste to use a tool to complete a task I sometimes overlook features of the tool, possibly even features that would improve my experience. I recently added [...]

Eclipse 7CP Coping Saw

Tool: Eclipse 7CP Coping Saw From My Red Toolbox comes a coping saw; the Eclipse 7CP, made in England. Initially, coping wood trim was never a big favorite of mine and happened only when my boss made me. Now, I don’t mind coping an occasional piece of crown or large base cap for a better [...]

Allway Tools Handy Saw

Tool: Allway Tools Handy Saw – Pistol Grip Hacksaw This hacksaw has been mine since I was a small child. That means it’s vintage but not quite an antique, thanks. I kept this funky little hacksaw in My Red Toolbox for metal cuts in tight spaces or the odd emergency cut. – Rating:

Craftsman Hacksaw

Tool: Craftsman Hacksaw From my Red Toolbox, one old but good Crafstman hacksaw. To be honest, I pretty much hate having to hacksaw through some metal this or that. If I can, I’ll use a sawzall or grinder or jigsaw or anything with a motor before reaching for a hacksaw.