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Would You Like To RoadTest a HandTools Kit?

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rscasny over 7 years ago

The RoadTest program has traditionally focused on development boards, test equipment or other kinds of electronic devices. But I was talking to one of our product managers about hand tools. We talked about roadtesting a hand tools kit. We've started talking about it more and more. Then the idea trickled into one of our team meetings which migrated to my desk to talk tools.image

 

I even started reminiscing about my favorite screwdriver (heavy rubber ergonomic handle with reinforced carbon steel tips). Power screwdrivers are also a dream; I remember having to remove a back panel of a power supply that had 50 (I kidd you not) philips screws with about 10 already stripped or the heads knocked off....I forgot my tap set too! What were they thinking when they designed that.

 

Anyway, I could do a Randall's Tool Time, but this is about you, not me. The bottom line is:

 

What's Your interest in a handtools kit roadtest?

 

 

Any tool stories you care to share? Feel free to include.

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  • mcb1
    mcb1 over 7 years ago +7
    Agree 100%. When you first start out collecting tools for your toolkit you have lots of choices and suppliers. It is very hard to know what is a good investment, and why it pays to spend more money on…
  • dougw
    dougw over 7 years ago +5
    I suspect we all have very definite views on hand tools and our favorites of each type, and lots of reasons why we like them or don't like them. Its probably a lot of work but I would like to see separate…
  • kas.lewis
    kas.lewis over 7 years ago +5
    One of the hand tools I would be very interested in roadtesting would be wire strippers. Looking at standards for automotive or aeronautical applications often mention no tool that scores the wire may…
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  • s2000gt
    s2000gt over 7 years ago

    Handtools would add an interesting category to the roadtest program. I agree the kits usually are not the best quality, so going with individual tools is the way to go.

    I would like to see tools that are either very innovative or not something typically seen in the standard tool box. 

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    s2000gt over 7 years ago

    Handtools would add an interesting category to the roadtest program. I agree the kits usually are not the best quality, so going with individual tools is the way to go.

    I would like to see tools that are either very innovative or not something typically seen in the standard tool box. 

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