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STAFDA's annual convention is the highlight of the year for tool aficionados like senior editor Patrick McCombe. Here are some of his favorite finds from the 2020 show.

By Patrick McCombe Issue 289 - Feb/Mar 2020

One highlight of an otherwise cold and dark time of year is the STAFDA (Specialty Tools & Fasteners Distributors Association) annual trade show, held every November. This tool and equipment show draws tool dealers from across the country, and what you see there is almost always the good stuff. This year’s show was especially great because of the surprising number of exciting new tools—enough to fill this special edition of Tools & Gear.

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