TOOLS/HARDWARE

Yes, there’s a scientific explanation, but we prefer to think this magnetizing/demagnetizing tool relies on magic. Stick a screwdriver head in the bottom, it’s magnetized. Stick it in the top, it’s demagnetized. Fun for the whole family. Measures 2” square x 1-1/4” with stair-step ports for blades of different sizes. Never drop a screw again.

And it’s cute. Just 4-3/8" long with a pocket clip, it looks like a pen but it has (8) driver bits stored in the barrel. The 5/32” hex bits include slotted 2mm, 3mm, Phillips #1, #2  and torque T5, T6, T7 and T8. We’ll pick one in red, black or blue, because who cares? In assorted colors of red, blue or black. 

The 8-in-1 screwdriver/flashlight combo from iZoom® features un-lose-able drivers. Includes slotted 1/8", 3/16", 1/4", Phillips #0, #1, #2, plus mini-slotted and Phillips, all on hinges at the bottom of the light. Swing them up and they snap in place with the light as a handle. The light/handle has (6) cool-white LEDs shining at 100 lumens. The whole shebang measures 5” long x 1-3/4” dia. and requires 3 "AAA' batteries which are included. 

Jarvis Says: $4 for a limited time special surplus deal. Wrong info on the packaging has led to this special price.

Jump on it fast as it won't last long. 

Sometimes you need to screw around corners, and we feel your pain. Try this flexible extension shaft for your drill or driver. Accepts 1/4” bits. Measures 9” long over all with a flexible portion that’s 4-1/2” long and will bend 180 degrees.

We like these small pliers and cutters - they're a higher quality than most of the Chinese import tools we're offered. They are drop-forged, high-carbon steel with double-leaf springs, lap joints and rubberized foam handles. There is a trim 6" needle nose, and a 4-1/2" mini-round diagonal cutter. For precision work and hobbies, and especially nice for anyone with small hands.

What's a backwards light socket? A socket light. This vanadium steel socket adapter for 1/2" and 3/8" drives has a bright white LED that shines through your sockets, so you never have to ask someone to hold the flashlight. Runs on (3) AG-13 batteries, included along with a spare set of (3) more. 

Jarvis Says: Don’t even try the “TRY ME” invitation on the package because the (3) AG-13 batteries in the piece are dead. Good news is, we’re sending you (3) brand new ones. You might have to blow out some gunk from the battery compartment, but that’s a small task for such a cool piece. Instructions included for changing them with a screwdriver and a pen. That's surplus, folks! That's surplus!

For these pliers--known at lineman’s pliers, TLs or combination pliers--the combination is a blunt nose, flat serrated gripper, rounded gripper and cutting jaws, in that order. Ours is a quality tool from Tolsen Tools, 8” long in nickel-plated steel with plastic-coated handles.

Perfect Pack of 6-Piece Precision screwdrivers in a hard plastic case. About 3" long, they come in flat head sizes of 1.4, 2.0, 2.4, 3.0 and Philips sizes PH0 and PH1. From tolsen tools, makers of all things good. Now grab a set and toss them in your everything drawer.

The pipe wrench's gentle cousin, a strap wrench works with rubber straps instead of steel jaws. This strap wrench fits objects up to 4" across in virtually any shape—like oil filters, shower heads, faucets, bottle and jar lids, PVC fittings, stuff like that. Flexible strap makes it easier in confined spaces. From GRIP® Tools.

You need this. Anybody who's ever made a third trip to the hardware store on the same day needs this. The (100) -- count 'em, (100) -- chrome vanadium driver and bit attachments include slotted, Phillips, square (Robertson) head, torx, hex and 12-point bits, plus security Phillips, torx and hex, and (4) different driver adapters (one of which, a super-cute cup-hook driver, has us oddly excited). They're all in a flip-top plastic case. How come it's surplus? If you turn it upside down and shake it, some of the bits fall out of their little size-marked slots. So don't do that. Or stick a thin sheet of foam inside it and all will be well.

Here’s a passel and a half of hex wrenches, and they come in a 14” x 10-1/2” plastic organizer. You’ll get a total of (36) wrenches in every size you’ll need, from 1/16” to 3/8” and 1.5mm to 10mm in both short arm and long arm. Bonus: you’ll also get a 7” extension pipe for added leverage. All are heat treated in a black oxide finish. From GRIP® Tools.

This 34-piece set of chrome vanadium bits includes 1/4" hex bits with (8) security Torx from T8 to T40; (3) Pozi from PZ1 to PZ3; (2) Phillips at PH1 & PH2; (6) security Hex from H2 to H6; (4) Tri-wing from Y1 to Y4; (4) spanner head from U4 to U10; (3) Torq from S6 to S10; and a 6mm slotted bit. All are 3” long. Includes (2) mag-demag blocks, and a storage case.

How big are your locking pliers? This giant pair, in hardened steel, will grip the largest vices in captivity at 14” long with serrated 1-7/8” jaws that adjust from 11/16” to a gaping 2-1/4” ID. Tighten via an 11/16” bolt. Easy to locate, too, in a popsicle-ish lime green.

Pick a pair of mini pliers, each set small enough to tuck into your pocket without causing a limp. You pick: the regular pliers pair has one standard pliers with grooved jaws and one slip-joint pliers, the ones we can't use the word channel about, both approx 4” long with padded handles; or the pair of locking pliers, the ones we can't use the word vice about, one blunt-nosed with grooved jaws at 4-1/4” long, and one needle-nosed at 5” long. All are nickel-plated, drop-forged, and heat-treated.

These high-quality 8” long nickel-plated pliers from Tolsen Tools have an extra long nose, even when they’re telling the truth, and, as you know, pliers never lie. The 3” long jaws finish with a 1/2” gripper section and another side-cutter section. Also have coated plastic handles.

Extremely long nose pliers for when the object of your pliering is out of reach. Measure 11" from grips to tip with 3-1/4” jaws, grippy for the last 2”. They have rubberized handles, too, in case there's electricity at the business end. This is the tool you didn’t know you’d need, but you’re glad you finally got.

For those can't-reach screws that you don't want anyone else to loosen. This 10-piece set of star security bits are 6" long and you get sizes T6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 40 with 1/4" hex shafts to fit your standard electric drill.

Cost you two bucks, though, and it’s metric. This steel hex key set has right-angle keys at 6mm, 5mm, 3mm, 2mm and 1.5mm. You’ll get (2) of each because we know how often you lose these things.