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  • Who Invented Pliers?
    June 25, 2018

    Who Invented Pliers?

    Like many other tools, the origin of pliers is shrouded and lost in the mists of the past. It’s literally a tool so old and commonly used that no one knows who invented it. It’s widely believed that the first...

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  • Wiha Wednesday - Wiha Insulated Tools
    June 13, 2018

    Wiha Wednesday - Wiha Insulated Tools

    We’re big fans of Wiha Tools here at EIO and have talked about them a few times, so too with insulated tools. Insulated tools are obviously very specialized and used by electricians, HVAC workers and more to safely work on...

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  • Who Invented the Screwdriver?
    June 8, 2018

    Who Invented the Screwdriver?

    The origin of the screw and the screwdriver is lost to the pages of history, though some believe the first screw-like tool originated around the first century. The first recorded screwdriver, though is thought to have originated sometime in the...

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  • Quality German Tools - Felo
    May 9, 2018

    Quality German Tools - Felo

    In 1950, 67 years ago, Felo tools was founded in Neustadt, Germany thus founding one of the best producers of quality German tools that are available for sale. Starting small, but growing for six generations, Felo has since grown to...

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  • Hot Deals on Insulated Tools
    May 8, 2018

    Hot Deals on Insulated Tools

    When it comes to working with live electrical connections and capacitors, it goes without saying that safety is the most important tool. That’s why at EIO, we carry a wide variety of insulated tools from several manufacturers. For big jobs...

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