Hand Tool Articles

Dave Banghart likes to describe his plumbing company as a “small shop with a lot of versatility,” and he isn’t joking.Banghart, owner...

Whenever you need to drill large-diameter holes quickly and cleanly, a hole saw is oftentimes the best solution. But unlike traditional drill...

Jeff Logan knew he wanted to be a plumbing contractor at an early age, being a son of a plumber and following...

The RIDGID STRAPLOCK Pipe Handle simplifies the installation and maintenance of large-diameter plastic pipe by helping users securely grip the pipe and...

The Universal Drain Guide from Oatey turns a two-person bath waste installation into a one-person job. The durable plastic guide securely mounts in place under the...

The PEX-One 12V Battery PEX Tool from RIDGID is designed for one-handed use, for easy and accurate press connections anywhere on the...

The PEX-One tool from RIDGID is designed for one-handed use, and for easy and accurate press connections anywhere on the job. Weighing...

The RIDGID STRAPLOCK Pipe Handle simplifies the installation and maintenance of large-diameter plastic pipe by helping users securely grip the pipe and...

Handle-Tech Hose Handles, distributed by Screenco Systems, enable technicians to safely clamp onto hose or pipe and easily grip, torque and release it...

When Mike Farias decided to establish Plumbing Doctor in 1993, he had a specific vision in mind for his service vehicle: A...

The RIDGID Telescoping Basin Wrench incorporates a built-in, water-resistant LED light to illuminate dark, tight spaces and make under-sink applications easier to...

Technically speaking, an oscillating multi-tool isn’t a plumbing tool. In fact, originally it wasn’t even a construction tool. When they were first...

The Straplock pipe handle from RIDGID is designed to grip and apply force in all directions during the installation and maintenance of...

There’s something about the feel of a well-crafted hand tool. Perhaps it’s the weight, the finish, the design — or just knowing...