One of the few things that separates us humans from the animals is our use of tools, and even some of the animals are ...

How to Choose--and Use--Ergonomic Hand Tools This guide helps you know what makes a hand tool ergonomic and how to choose the right one for your body and the job. By Paul Holstein Nov 01, 2008 ...

What's the best way to learn how to use tools? Cartoons, of course! This cartoon from 1945 teaches the best ways to handle common hand tools still in use today. The cartoon, produced by Disney for ...

We talk about all kinds of electronics projects and name drop a variety of hand tools. But if you’ve never known exactly what tools you need or how to use them, Adafruit walks you through ...

A hand trowel serves multiple purposes, including digging, planting, weeding, and mixing. It is a small tool with a sharp ...

These are our top picks for the best hand tools of 2025, including screwdriver, socket, and wrench sets, all-in-one tool kits, and construction jacks.

A hand blender has several uses beyond making smoothies and juices. From whipping cream to making sauces, there are many uses of this tool. Read on to find a hand blender hack going viral on social ...

Of all the tools you use to shape wood, the hand plane is the one that has come to symbolize craftsmanship of the highest order. And it's no surprise. Here's a cutting tool that's designed to ...