Hand Punches and Chisels - A Complete Guide

Punches and chisels have been in use for centuries. In fact, next to striking tools they are likely the oldest tools in the history of humanity.

In prehistoric times these tools were used for performing survival tasks such as carving wood, forming stone, and preparing and fabricating clothing.

Today hand held punches and chisels are used for removing pins and bushings, and cutting or splitting steel objects.

The Gray Tools Story-Expansion Into Hand Tools

In 1919, when sales of war machinery to the Canadian government declined, the company turned to selling ball bearings. It was felt that these could be sold into a large segment of the industrial market, since they could be used individually or incorporated into many other devices and machines.

Gray Tools donates $20,000 in hand tools to five vocational schools in Peel District School Board

Locking Tools 101

Have you ever wished you had an extra hand or pair of hands when working on a project?

In these instances locking tools can come in extremely handy. They are designed to act like a third hand when you need to grab, clamp or hold a workpiece in place.