Color plastic head keys are a great way to distinguish similar keys.
These keys are available in the most popular keyways, such as SC1, KW1, KW10, WR5, WK2, AR1, DE6, M1, and Y1.
Order individual colors or assortments.
Kaba Ilco
800-334-1381
www.ilco.us
An advanced battery-powered, telescopic pole pruner that extends up to 13 feet, with commercial-grade power and durability.
Featuring the same durable and field-proven metal gearbox found on the gas-powered HT 131, the HTA 135 delivers the cutting performance professional customers have come to expect from STIHL.
The STIHL HTA 135 Pole Pruner combines commercial-grade power and durability comparable to gas, with quiet performance and zero exhaust emissions.
With the ability to adjust speed depending on the job, the variable speed trigger featured on all 135 platform tools gives users great control over their work.
STIHL
800-467-8445
www.stihlusa.com
Tank Bond™ Liquid Grip prevents stripped screws. Some screws just do not want to install or be removed. When your bit first slips, it’s common to respond by adding more force—but this only increases the potential for the screw to strip.
Adding a drop of Liquid Grip to the screw head provides up to seven times more grip, giving it the extra bit of surface traction needed to easily install or remove, while preventing unnecessary wear and tear on tools.
The Liquid Grip formula works on all fastener types and sizes, and cleans up easily.
The product is ideal for heavily used screws on items such as door hardware, kitchen drawers, recreational equipment and power tools.
DAP
410-675-2100
www.dap.com
ZAPIT® is the light curing glue that bonds virtually anything. The key is the unique dual-cure system that allows the adhesive to cure with or without the light, giving you flexibility in completing your project.
This system also ensures that the adhered surface is cured throughout the bond and not just where the bond is visible.
The bond line is dry to the touch so no dust will stick to the cured surface.
Odorless, gap filling, paintable, sandable and strong– the perfect glue for every situation.
The Original Super Glue Corporation
909-987-0550
www.supergluecorp.com
Whether you are heading to a job site or a soccer game, the Stanley Quick-Flip GO Bottle and the Trigger-Action Travel Mug are modern takes on the classic hydration gear we grew up with. For me, it was Little League football and our coach took his thermos to every practice and game. Even my father carried the green icon on all our fishing and camping trips throughout the years. I can even recall a Stanley print ad showing the thermos frozen in a block of ice dispensing hot liquid into the cap that also served as the cup.
Stanley was founded in 1913 and is much more than just a thermos company. They offer full lines of drink ware, food storage, coolers/jugs and camping cookware. We received a range of products from a few of their collection including hydration, travel essentials and camping gear. We elected to focus on the hydration and travel essentials to cover the widest group of stores.
First up was the 20 oz. Trigger-Action Travel Mug followed by the 24 oz. Quick-Flip GO Bottle. Both feature 18/8 stainless steel, double-wall vacuum insulation and unlike many stainless tumblers/cups they are dishwasher safe. The trigger-action push button also means they are leakproof and packable for travel. All Stanley products carry the “Built For Life®” tagline backed by a lifetime warranty.
Normally our reviews are for specific uses and require specific testers. However, since both products are forms of drinkware our options were limitless. Our testers ranged from tradesmen to soccer moms. Each wanted a simple product that kept drinks cold/hot for hours and were easy to clean after a day’s use. Stanley bottles have survived bullets, 4,000-foot drops, Category 5 hurricanes and according to our soccer mom, the most difficult challenge—a child’s class field trip to the zoo.
All our reviews reported outstanding thermal properties keeping beverages cold/hot for hours on end. One tester reported accidentally leaving the mug on the kitchen counter overnight with the top off, only to find it the next morning with ice still remaining. Our soccer moms reported the thermos survived the field trip to the zoo, albeit with a few new battle scars.
There are numerous companies in the stainless steel tumbler/cups category. Stanley is still the benchmark after more than 100 years. The product line from Stanley is wide-ranging and sure to fit any hardware store’s product mix.
As one of the largest manufacturers of hand and power tools, Apex Tool Group is no stranger to hardware retailers, professionals and DIYers. Apex Tool Group brands include SATA®, GEARWRENCH®, Crescent®, Campbell®, Cleco®, Weller® and APEX®. In 2017, the Crescent brand was expanded to include other popular brands from Apex. One of those brands is Wiss®, which dates back to 1848 with the launch of their scissor factory in New Jersey.
We had the opportunity to review their 8.5” all-purpose scissors and the 11” high-leverage tradesmen shears. During unpacking, one item immediately caught my attention. In the upper righthand corner on the package is an icon depicting the use of the product—either general or job site. I thought it was a clever idea for consumers to quickly identify which scissors or shears best fit their usage.
The 8.5” all-purpose scissors feature a stainless knife-edge blade for smooth cuts. The 11” tradesmen shears have a titanium-serrated blade designed to handle a multitude of uses. Both are designed for right- and left-hand use and feature a limited lifetime warranty. Since the 11” shears are for job site use they also feature a spring-loaded handle to reduce fatigue and the metal blade extends through the handles for extra strength. Click here to view a quick video of the line.
We provided the all-purpose scissors to a mix of people for use around the house and in the kitchen. Since the tradesmen shears are meant for job site use, we contacted a few pros in various trades from landscaping to roofing. Both groups commented on the ergonomics of the handles and overall product quality. Our pros could not stop commenting on the various materials they cut and how easily the blade cut through it with limited hand pressure.
If you are looking for high-quality scissors or shears to stock in your store, look no further than the Crescent Wiss® line.
New line of made in the U.S.A. cable ties, constructed of solid-piece 6/6 nylon, are available in numerous sizes and colors, with varying tensile strengths and operating temperature ranges, which will accommodate diverse applications and bundle diameters.
Providing durability and reliability, each cable tie features a flexible self-locking design that allows for quick usability and secure fastening for whatever you need to pack, organize, contain or transport.
Possess a superior pawl design to allow for easy insertion and pull through, while the tough serrated edges provide secure and precise locking.
The grasps on each end enable the user to grip and tighten the cable tie more securely and the nylon material resists abrasives and chemicals.
Mayhew Tools
800-872-0037
www.mayhew.com
Equipped with Maxim’s medium-sized transmission, the MS50H provides great balance between power and tine speed (approximately 78 rpm max).
Tillers using the medium transmission have less bulk, making them easier to use in smaller places, while retaining the power to work heavy soils and pull attachments, thereby making them the company’s most popular homeowner tillers.
Features rugged all-steel construction, adjustable tilling width, repairable transmission, drag bar and heavy-duty welded tines.
Simplicity of design makes for ease of use and maintenance.
MAXIM, div. of Great Northern Equipment
800-621-2789
www.maximmfg.com
100-year celebration, limited edition 1921D covered laminated steel padlock features commemorative lion logo with vintage stamped key and complementary keychain.
2-1/8” wide reinforced laminated steel body for superior strength.
The high-security, reinforced, laminated steel body and hardened-boron alloy shackle provide maximum strength and reliability, while the weatherproof lock body and keyway cover protect against moisture, dirt and grime.
Master Lock’s limited lifetime warranty provides peace of mind you can trust.
Master Lock
800-464-2088
www.masterlock.com
There is a safer, more convenient way to receive packages that deters package theft.
With the August or Yale access app, you can lock, unlock, share access, view delivery history and receive notifications from anywhere. Never miss a delivery attempt again.
Remains unlocked until a delivery is made and then auto-locks. Packages are secured in the box until you’re ready to retrieve them. Works with all delivery carriers.
Protect your packages from weather and conceal your packages from porch pirates. Tether the box to your home or weigh it down with sand. Available with insulated cooler to keep temperatures for food and other perishable deliveries.
August Home/Yale Home
844-284-8781
www.august.com
100-year celebration, limited edition 1921D covered laminated steel padlock features commemorative lion logo with vintage stamped key and complementary keychain.
2-1/8” wide reinforced laminated steel body for superior strength.
The high-security, reinforced, laminated steel body and hardened-boron alloy shackle provide maximum strength and reliability, while the weatherproof lock body and keyway cover protect against moisture, dirt and grime.
Master Lock’s limited lifetime warranty provides peace of mind you can trust.
Master Lock
800-464-2088
www.masterlock.com