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Since 1936, Chapman has been making quality tools, from American-made materials, in Durham, CT. Their tools are known for their quality and interchangeability. And, according to their website, they support, “American made machinery tool and die makers, fabricators, metal finishers, machine part manufacturers and other local service providers.”
This Standard and Metric 24-Bit Screwdriver Set is highly rated on Amazon, with one reviewer saying:
“What a great set of screwdrivers! One of the best parts of this set is its compactness. The case is well thought out, and everything is easy to get to. I’ve owned other screwdriver and bit sets, and they are usually large affairs, making them take up a lot of workspace, and a lot of space in the toolbag/box. The pieces of the set are high quality. The bits aren’t your typical 1/4″ bits. In fact, I hemmed and hawed over whether to spend $100+ [this price is for the 57-piece set] on this, but had no doubts once I opened the case and saw the bits. Like the case, they are well thought out and engineered. This is a tool that will get handed down many times.” Keep these tools and gadgets on hand to handle large and small emergencies.
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Founded in 1968, Wilcox Digging Tools are made in the USA and are backed with a lifetime guarantee. The 10-inch trowel is made of heavy-duty 16-guage stainless steel, and features a sharp point that makes for easier digging in the garden. And, they say that some people keep one of these trowels in the kitchen and use it as an ice cream scoop!
One reviewer says,
“LOVE the Wilcox trowels. I’m incredibly frustrated with ‘rebuying’ things like tools. I don’t have that problem with Wilcox’s products. I have a trowel I purchased years ago from Wilcox that looks pretty much the same as it did then. The single piece construction makes it highly unlikely that I’ll ever bend or break the blade and the handle is tough as nails and easily replaced if it should get damaged in some sort of catastrophic gardening event.
