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To most people, there’s two types of screws and screwdrivers:  flat heads (slotted) or a Phillips. In reality, there are many different types of screws and screwdrivers, all meant for...

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...

The hammer is probably one of the oldest tools known to man and most everybody has a hammer of some sort at home. Your typical hammer is probably used for...

Let’s face it, sometimes we have to use tool in a way they weren’t designed for. Sometimes one might use a screwdriver to hammer a paint can into place. Or...

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...

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...

Want to get your dad a great Father’s Day gift that’s not going to break the bank AND find yourself a valuable family heirloom at the same time? All kidding...

If you’re working on a delicate piece of machinery, your standard fare tools just aren’t going to cut it. The screws on jewelry, drones, laptops, notebooks, iPads and watches just...

Everyone knows the importance of preventing electro static discharge (ESD) in manufacturing and repairing mobile phones, tablets and computers. While there are a number of countermeasures that can be taken...

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...

Known by hobbyists, DIY-ers, master craftsmen, aerospace experts and everything in between, Wiha tools is a name that is synonymous with quality. Many of their tools are made in Germany...