The EIO Blog

Everything degrades over time, even metal surfaces and of course, the connecting parts of cables are made of metal. Metal oxidizes over time and that results in rust or in...

You’re probably thinking that a hex key is a hex key, and really, what else can you do to improve that? Well of course, someone did innovate this basic tool...

We all know the saying “buy nice or buy twice” applies to tools as much as it does to anything else, so it’s kind of surprising that a lot of...

One line of tools we’ve recently added to our catalog of high quality German tools is Gedore. Gedore has been a name in high quality tools for nearly 100 years...

There are quite a few amazing STEM and STEAM toys for kids interested in chemistry and engineering/electricity. The Thames & Kosmos chemistry and other science kits fill quite a few...

Here at EIO we’re already known for carrying high quality German and American tools and we’re adding one more American-based tool manufacturer to our catalog. Illinois-based Ideal Tools, in business...

We’ve said this before, but in many cases the best and cheapest way to build your toolbox, especially with high-end German tools, is to take advantage of the many different...

Looking for a great stocking stuffer for the techie in the family? Check out the Gedore 165-171-06, it’s an excellent, high quality set of screwdrivers for working on electronics. The...

Christmas is coming up. Black Friday and Cyber Monday are even closer and the best deals are out there to be found. So what are your best bets for saving...

Looking for some gift ideas for Black Friday 2018? Well, “a winner is you” we’ve got just the right thing for someone in your family, especially if they like tools!...

While having a nice set and selection of screwdrivers is great, especially if you have a designated workbench or work area to store them and use them in work. However,...

Getting the best cutters and gripping tools for the best price is not always, but when you’re shopping for Knipex at EIO.com you’ll do pretty well on all counts. To...