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Bull Pins vs. Drift Pins: What’s the Difference?
Bull pins and drift pins both align holes in steel, but their heads, tapers and common uses differ. Learn which pin fits structural, railroad and shop work.
Types of Digging Bars: San Angelo, Spud, Pinch Point and More
Compare San Angelo bars, post-hole tamping bars, spud bars and pinch-point bars to choose the right long steel bar for soil, roots, rock and leverage.
Splitting Maul vs. Splitting Axe: Which One Do You Need?
Compare splitting mauls and splitting axes by head shape, weight, swing and wood type to choose the right tool for processing firewood.
Sledgehammer Sizes and Types: How to Choose the Right One
Sledgehammer weight, head style and handle length all affect how the tool performs. Compare common sizes and types to choose the right sledgehammer for demolition, driving, forging and industrial work.
What Is an Adze? Uses, Types and How It Differs From a Mattock
An adze is a cutting tool with a blade set across the handle. Learn how carpenter, track and forest adzes work, how an adze differs from an axe or mattock...
What Is a Pulaski Tool? Uses, History and How to Choose One
A practical guide to the Pulaski tool, including how its axe and mattock blades work, its wildland-fire history and what to look for when choosing one.
Types of Pry Bars: How to Choose the Right Bar for the Job
Not every pry bar is built for the same work. Compare pinch bars, crow bars, wrecking bars, digging bars and specialized leverage tools.