Comments on: 10 Tools Every Man Should Have

By: Henry Brown

Henry Brown — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 04:24:26 +0000

I agree with pretty much most of the list, but as manly as the pipe wrench is, the other tools are far more useful. I know you mentioned pliers but not specifically mentioned, but extremely handy, are lineman’s pliers, or side-cutting pliers if you prefer. set of 9″ lineman’s, when you know what your doing, makes for, besides cutting wire, also twisting wire, stripping wire(takes practice), but also makes a handy hammer, loosen/tighten smaller hex nuts/bolts, reaming pipe/conduit, and pinching annoying people at work.

By: Sam B.

Sam B. — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 06:26:05 +0000

My dad worked for the phone company for 50 years. During that time I came to know the power of a “Yankee” or “push” drill like this:
http://www.garrettwade.com/product.asp?splid=SPLID02&pn=69P01.01&sid=W6600058&eid=Yankee%20Push%20Drills%20&%20Bits&gclid=CJ7T8KHrsZ0CFdVL5QodnytqiQ&bhcd2=1255155731

Most men don’t even know what they’re missing. I would never give up the yankee drill my dad gave me. It’s right beside my other tools you mentioned in your article.

By: Pat

Pat — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 05:02:40 +0000

Can someone please tell me the last time they have used a pipe wrench!! Yes it’s manly but this is the 10 tools you NEED not that are considered manly!! And even if that is the case why on earth is an allen wrench set #2 that’s by far one of the girliest tools out there….

By: Jim

Jim — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 01:11:11 +0000

Gotta have a flashlight in there somewhere. Especially if your going where you need that handgun

By: Derek

Derek — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:34:40 +0000

You forgot a handgun, that can fix any problem

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By: Lee

Lee — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 18:48:51 +0000

I’ve got everything except the Channelocks. And I agree with the posters above about a drill and a level being useful tools to have.

A few other additions to a toolbox would be a flashlight (something that won’t roll away), a stud finder, and a carpenter’s pencil (has a thick lead and won’t roll away).

By: brandon bennett

brandon bennett — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 07:15:22 +0000

That is one sexy utility knife.

By: The Night Writer

The Night Writer — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 04:16:11 +0000

Whoa-ooh here it comes: The Manival #9…

Wouldn’t you just know it, it’s the shortest night of the year and I’m hosting Manival #9. What does the summer solstice have to do with anything? Well, since I’m the Night Writer, that means this is the shortest window of opportunity for me all…..

By: Wayne

Wayne — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 07:46:47 +0000

Never thought of hex keys as manly, but a good set is definitely useful.

By: lawman

lawman — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 07:45:26 +0000

I’m glad to see you’re encouraging buying quality tools. (Craftsman) A lot of guys just pick up whatever’s at the Dollar Store or Big Lots, but quality tools will last until your grandchildren.

By: scott

scott — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 07:43:57 +0000

haha pipe wrench IS manly