Product Reviews
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The Detroit News Takes a Closer Look at the GearWrench Brand and Sees a Pattern of Innovation and Satisfied UsersIn "Tool firm turns on ease of use," reporter Larry Edsall took an in-depth look at the GearWrench brand and the tools that are making their way into garages, homes, and industrial shops. Edsall began by stating, "Whether you're working in the increasingly cramped quarters under the hood of your car or trying to turn a box full of wooden boards and metal bolts into a new piece of furniture for your home, you know that the right tools really do make a difference." The article also spoke to how GearWrench innovation comes from the company's unique ability to understand the needs, challenges and desires of those who actually use the tools. Based in "Motor City," The Detroit News is a daily newspaper with a circulation exceeding 200,000. http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070530/AUTO03/705300320 (more...) |
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An Automotive Authority Offers Rave Reviews for GearWrench's Electronic Torque WrenchTrue automotive 'techies' at Turbo & Hi-Tech Performance, a monthly magazine read by 30,000 high performance auto and truck enthusiasts, agreed that the GearWrench Electronic Torque Wrench is a must-have in the shop. The review stated, "Any mechanic can tell you that GearWrench has forever changed automotive repair," and launched into a positive review of the new torque wrench. Specifically, the article mentioned how the product features both peak torque and break away torque measurements and an LCD display that has both SAE and metric readings. (more...) |
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Family Handyman Touts X-Beam's Innovative Handle DesignPublished by Reader's Digest and read by more than one million each month, Family Handyman is one of the most respected magazines in home improvement. Recently, the magazine's editorial team had an opportunity to test the GearWrench X-Beam. The story, which ran in the April 2007 issue, featured a number of photographs and stated, "The X-Beam may look odd, but bear down on it and you'll quickly feel its advantages." The X-Beam's innovative 90-degree twist was credited with making this wrench a comfortable fit - not to mention providing increased torque and leverage. (more...) |
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Truck Digest Praises GearWrench Tools in 'Featured New Products' SectionIn the April 2007 issue of Truck Test Digest, editor Bruce Smith called out the unique features of both the GearWrench X-Beam wrench and sockets, referring to them as "cool tools." In addition to Truck Digest, Smith is using an arsenal of GearWrench tools for his "Project Deepwoods" aftermarket build-up of a Toyota Tundra. This on-going series features GearWrench tools being used in everything from the installation of seats to replacing a transmission. Project Deepwoods is a feature in Off-Road Adventures Magazine. http://www.trucktestdigest.com/TTDnewproductsApr07.htm (more...) |
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The X-Beam Shines in a Review by Family Motor Coaching MagazineThe innovative features of X-Beam captured the attention of Family Motor Coaching in its February 2007 review. As the official publication of the Family Motor Coach Association, the publication focuses on the more than 100,000 members who own or are considering the purchase of a motor home. The article touched on the many features that distinguish the X-Beam from a traditional wrench: increased hand contact area, a streamlined open-end outline for greater access and acceptance in to the Arthritis Foundation's Ease-of-Use program. http://www.fmca.com/fmc2007/febmag/products.asp (more...) |
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Electronic Torque Wrench Takes Center Stage in Popular Science's "What's New" SectionIntroduced at the 2006 SEMA Show, GearWrench's Electronic Torque Wrench is receiving rave reviews from the media and industry. Popular Science, an award-winning general interest magazine with a subscriber base of nearly 1.5 million, featured the Electronic Torque Wrench in the February 2007 issue. The mention, titled "The Wrench That Says When", appeared in the magazine's highly popular "What's New" section, a regular column that highlights "tech that puts the future in the palm of your hand." The copy read, "You'll never strip a bolt if you heed this torque wrench's warning lights. The wrench measures force 2,500 times a second and signals you to ease off before overcranking." The Electronic Torque Wrench was also one of two runners-up in the "Best New Tools and Equipment" category of the 2006 New Product Showcase at SEMA. (more...) |
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AMT Editor Asks Himself, "Why didn't I think of that?" After First Being Introduced to the X-BeamDuring the 2006 SEMA show in Las Vegas, Aircraft Maintenance Technology (AMT) editor Joe Escobar attended a luncheon sponsored by GearWrench expecting to see a variety of new products as he frequently does at industry shows. What he did not expect was the X-Beam. In his December 2006 editorial in AMT, Escobar recalled his immediate impressions after first laying eyes on the X-Beam -- he knew immediately that the tool had been developed by a mechanic and he asked himself, Why didnt I think of that? The article stated that the X-Beam handle is forged at a 90-degree angle, ensuring that whether youre working with the ratcheting end or open-end, your hand applies pressure to a flat surface (as opposed to the thin edge of a traditional wrench). AMT is read by more than 20,000 aircraft maintenance professionals each month. https://www.amtonline.com:55106/article/article.jsp?id=3020&siteSection=1 (more...) |
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Motor Magazine Takes Note of the New Electronic Torque WrenchThe new Electronic Torque Wrench from GearWrench has received a lot of attention since it was introduced in fall 2006. The January 2007 issue of Motor Magazine, a trusted source among nearly 150,000 aftermarket shop owners and technicians, highlighted the features of the Electronic Torque Wrench. The article focused on the products thin profile design, which improves access, and the LCD display that is backlit and warns when the target torque is approaching. In fact, several magazines and newspapers around the country have reviewed GearWrench's Electronic Torque Wrench since its launch, including Popular Science, Morning Sentinel, Turbo & Hi-Tech Performance, and many others. (more...) |
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Toolmonger Reviews GearWrench Line of Tools for Serious Tool UsersIn recent blogs, the Toolmonger (www.toolmonger.com) provided a comprehensive overview of several products introduced during the SEMA show in November including cushion grip ratchets and screwdrivers, as well as the Electronic Torque Wrench and Double-X Pliers. The Toolmonger highlights real-life application scenarios and seeks input from other self-proclaimed “toolaholics.” In response to his review of the Double-X Pliers, a fellow blogger commented, “I just bought a set of these a couple of weeks ago and I don’t know how I could’ve done without them. They’re great for getting at trans cooler lines and radiator hoses that are hidden behind fans and covers and miles of wire loom.” During an earlier review of the XL Pass-Thru Ratchet, the Toolmonger commented, “When we first looked at the XL Pass-Thru, we thought, “That’s pretty cool.” Once we had one in the shop, however, we revised our opinion significantly — upward. This is an incredibly useful tool that’ll pull your acorns out of the fire and make life easier. Really.” |
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GearWrench Products Recognized with Prestigious AwardsNovember was a proud month for GearWrench. The innovative new GearWrench product line extension was recognized with several prestigious honors from the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), Popular Science and Popular Mechanics. The award-winning products include X-Beam™ Ratcheting Wrenches, XL Electronic Torque Wrench and the Locking Flex Pass-Thru Ratchet. The Electronic Torque Wrench was selected as one of two runners-up in the “Best New Tools and Equipment Product” category for its superiority in innovation, technical achievement, quality, workmanship and consumer appeal. Additionally, all three products were selected by a panel of international journalists for the second annual SEMA International New Products Award. With a jury representing 37 media outlets in 22 countries, the jury determines which new products are most likely to succeed. Also in November, the X-Beam Wrench received the 2006 Best of What’s New Award from Popular Science in the Home Technology category. Judged among thousands of entries for the coveted annual award, the X-Beam was selected for its ergonomic design, innovation and ease-of-use. The X-Beam is featured in the December issue of Popular Science and was on display in at New York’s Grand Central Station for a week in November. The X-Beam was also one of four tools selected by Popular Mechanics for its “Upgrade: Wish List 2007.” The annual guide is known in the industry as the “guide to the best gear to give, get or simply pine for this year.” |
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GearWrench. X-Beam Wrench Receives Popular Science 2006 Best of What's New AwardRevolutionary wrench design features up to 500 percent increase in hand contact area for ease-of-use and optimal ergonomics BALTIMORE (November 7, 2006) - GearWrench. today announced that is received the 2006 Best of What's New Award from Popular Science magazine in the Home Technology Category for its X-Beam Wrench. Introduced earlier this year, the new X-Beam was among thousands of entries for the coveted annual award. The X-Beam is on display this week in New York's Grand Central Terminal as part of the Popular Science Best of What's New Live Showcase. "Best of What's New is the ultimate Popular Science accolade, representing a year's worth of work evaluating thousands of products," said Mark Jannot, editor of Popular Science. "These awards honor innovations that not only influence the way we live today, but that change the way we think about the future." The X-Beam features a patent-protected wrench handle design that increases the hand contact area by up to 500 percent over traditional wrenches. One end of the X-Beam wrench is forged at a 90-degree angle from the other end, and the tapered handle is thicker on both sides than a standard wrench. "We are honored to receive the Best of What's New Award from Popular Science for the innovative X-Beam Wrench," said Jeff Svoboda, president of Danaher Tool Group. "At GearWrench, we strive to develop new products that respond to specific user needs and the X-Beam is a perfect example as it addresses growing demand for hand tools that reduce fatigue without sacrificing power or control." An independent test conducted on behalf of the Arthritis Foundation yielded a favorable review of the X-Beam and its acceptance as the first hand tool in the organization's Ease-of-Use commendation program.
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Magnetic Oil Drain Plug Socket Mentioned on National Radio Talk ShowWhen "Gadget Guy" Michael Sommer made his regular appearance on the nationally syndicated America's Car Show on October 7, one of the "cool tools" he told host Tom Torbjornsen about was the GearWrench Magnetic Oil Drain Plug Socket. They talked about how the magnetic properties of the product prevent the plug from falling into the drain plan when you're changing the oil on a car. America's Car Show can be heard on radio stations across the country as well as on XM Radio every Saturday. Michael Sommer is a consumer technology expert who appears on the program every other weekend. Click the play button to listen to a Windows Audio file of the broadcase.
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Land Rover Monthly Editor Calls QuadBox “First Wrench I Reach For”John Hong, an editor with Land Rover Monthly, an independent magazine written by and for Land Rover enthusiasts, first saw the QuadBox at the National Hardware Show in May. In the October issue of the magazine, he reviewed the QuadBox we sent to him along with our Stubby Ratcheting Wrenches. Having selected those products for their weight- and space-saving characteristics (critical to someone who takes their "Rover" off road), the review gives high marks to both. The QuadBox offers "the convenience of having four different wrench sizes at your fingertips." He also states, "I am seriously considering adding a clip to the small [QuadBox wrench] so I can keep it in my pocket just like a pen." Click here to download a PDF file of the Land Rover Monthly article. (more...) |
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16 National Newspapers Tout the QuadBoxThe Carey Brothers, nationally-recognized home building and renovation experts, recently highlighted the versatility and convenient size of GearWrench's 4-in-1 QuadBox™ Ratcheting Wrench in their "On the House" newspaper column. Jim and Morris Carey's article, titled "Wrenches, with a Twist, and Pliers with a Grip," was published the week of July 24th, 2006, and was syndicated widely by the Associated Press, appearing in newspapers throughout the U.S. and Canada and reaching 1.5 million readers (see list below). Pleased that the QuadBox offers more than meets the eye essentially "two wrenches (that constitute) a full eight-piece set of box wrenches" the Carey Brothers commented, "The tool can be operated in a very tight space. (If you) want the most tool for the storage space available, then you want to look into this one." Gwinnett Daily Post |
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Popular Science Features Magnetic Oil Drain Plug Socket in its "What's New" SectionPopular Science, an award-winning general interest magazine with a focus on science and technology, featured GearWrench's Magnetic Oil Drain Plug Socket in the August 2006 issue. The piece, titled "Attractive Tool," appeared in the magazine's highly popular "What's New" section, a regular column that highlights noteworthy advances in technology - "Tech that Puts the Future in the Palm of Your Hand." Featuring a full-color picture of the tool, the accompanying copy read, "Changing your car's oil becomes a royal pain when the drain plug falls into a bucket of hot oil. Won't happen with this wrench set: Its sockets are magnetic." Founded in 1872 and published by Time Inc., Popular Science offers its almost 1.5 million subscribers unique perspectives on the world. |
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"Toolaholic" Blog Gives QuadBox the Thumbs UpToolmonger.com, a blog for "toolaholics," reviewed GearWrench's 4-in-1 QuadBox™ Ratcheting Wrench on August 4, 2006. Calling the QuadBox another one of the many "cool products from GearWrench" they've seen this year, the Toolmonger bloggers touted the QuadBox as "stuffed full of features" and highlighted the tool's 5-degree ratcheting mechanism as especially useful in cramped spaces. The reviewers were also impressed with the "slim profile" of the tool and "easy control" afforded by the recessed reversing levers. Toolmonger, with the tagline, "All tools. All the time," posts information for fellow "toolaholics" about tool-related industry happenings, deals, news and reviews. |
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GearWrench® Wins Honor from Circle Track Magazine
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GearWrench TVSee the GearWrench interview with Dave McClelland, Host of Hot Rod TV at SEMA. Click here to see the video. (more...) |
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webBikeWorld.com Favorably Reviews GearWrench Stubby FlexHead WrenchWebBikeWorld.com's mission is to provide information that helps visitors make informed purchasing decisions. The site includes reviews of several GearWrench products, including the Stubby FlexHead Wrench. The Stubby gets a thumbs-up from the reviewer, who said the shorter length requires less leverage and therefore, less torque. Less torque prevents thread stripping when working on motorcycle fasteners, which use aluminum and other lightweight alloys to keep the weight down. (more...) |
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Motorcycle Enthusiast Site Reviews GearWrench XLwebBikeWorld.com, a web site dedicated to providing information to motorcycle enthusiasts, reviewed the GearWrench XL. The reviewer calls the GearWrench XL "a solid wrench that is serving us well in the webBikeWorld garage…it's just such a pleasure to use the highly polished GearWrenches, which work so well for motorcycle duty." webBikeWorld.com calls the GearWrench XL "perfect for the precision torque necessary on motorcycle fasteners, which are usually threaded into relatively soft aluminum or other alloys." (more...) |
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Bikers Appreciate the GearWrench Ratcheting Combination WrenchThe motorcycle enthusiasts' web site, webBikeWorld.com, reviewed the GearWrench Ratcheting Combination Wrench, commenting on the tool's "excellent quality, appearance and feel." The reviewer praised the thinness of the wrench, which allows the user to work in spaces where other wrenches won't fit – a definite plus in a motorcycle workshop. Said the reviewer: "The more I use them, the more I like them. They're one of these things that comes along every once and a while where you think ‘how in heck did I ever get along without these?'" (more...) |
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GearWrench FlexHead Gets Positive Review by webBikeWorld.comThe web site, webBikeWorld.com, provides information, news, opinions and product reviews for those interested in motorcycling, motorcycle products and accessories. The site recently reviewed the GearWrench FlexHead Wrenches, saying that the flexible head on the box end makes the wrench useful for working on motorcycles: "The box end of the GearWrench Flex Head can be rotated through 180 degrees of movement to offset its position, which can make a huge difference in the ability to access nuts or bolts within the hidden depths of a motorcycle's chassis…the combination of their thin profile, flexible head and their ability to ratchet with only 5 degrees of movement makes them ideal." (more...) |
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webBikeWorld.com Calls GearWrench Half Moon Wrench 'A Pleasure to Use'webBikeWorld.com provides information, news, opinions and product reviews for those interested in motorcycling, motorcycle products and accessories. For the product reviewer on the site, the combination of the bent shape and the GearWrench 5-degree ratcheting box-end make the GearWrench Half Moon Wrench "perfect for many hard-to-reach motorcycle fasteners…GearWrench tools work really well for motorcycle repair and maintenance. The thin profile of most GearWrench tools makes it easy to fit them into the tight confines of a motorcycle." (more...) |
