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If you've been struggling with tools that are too big for your hands, try these options made specifically for women
Apollo Tools’ cordless screwdriver has a beefier handle for a firmer grip
Doing home repairs is rarely fun, but when the tools are made for bigger, stronger hands, it can make the work a lot harder than it needs to be. And while we’ve come a long way, baby, most hardware stores have not. But several tool makers have seized the opportunity to offer tools made specifically for women.
The three leaders in this field are Apollo Tools, Tomboy Tools and Barbara’s Way, a line of ergonomically sensitive hand tools designed by former contractor Barbara Kavovit and manufactured by industry stalwart Stanley Tools.
Women have less upper body strength, smaller hands and a shorter arm reach than men. Products aimed at the female market have been designed by women for use by women with these differences in mind.
Barbara’s Way tools are available at Wal-Mart or online. Other brands can be purchased directly from the manufacturer or from Amazon. Tomboy Tools also organizes house parties, selling its tools like Tupperware along with practical advice on DIY jobs like caulking and basic plumbing.
Female-friendly tools are only marginally cheaper than regular tools though, and so far the selection consists of hand tools only. Outside of Tomboy’s one power drill and Apollo’s cordless screwdriver, there are no female-friendly circular saws, jig saws or routers on the scene. However, manufacturers have glommed onto the small is beautiful idea by putting female-friendly tools into canvas totes and selling them as kits for crafts, gardening and auto maintenance.
Images by John Thomson