Tractor Supply Carries Some Lesser-Known Tools That Can Come In Handy At Home

Tractor Supply has grown to be one of the biggest retailers in the country with nearly 2,300 locations in 49 states. It has become such a financial success over its more than 85 years in business that it has reached number 291 on the Fortune 500 list in 2021. A specialist in farming supplies, the megastore is a trusted place to shop for big-ticket items such as lawn mowers and animal feeders. The company has even spawned its own pet specialty store and acquired an online pharmacy specifically for animal needs.

With so many hardware and automotive items in its catalog, you may not think to stop at Tractor Supply for smaller-scale items such as simple pocket knives or touch-up paint. The store also sells essentials for your utility drawer, refills for your toolkit, a number of useful products for lawn care and home improvement, and more. Some of the most innovative and super helpful tools include multipurpose gardening devices, pruners, rulers, electric handheld cutting kits, and root removers with extended reach.

The Ames Planter's Pal 7-in-1 Multi-Purpose Garden Hand Tool has multiple accessories you need and helps to save you time. The multi-use tool includes a chrome-plated steel blade and a serrated edge that makes it easy to cut open big bags of soil. It also has a straight edge for cutting sod precisely, which is especially helpful when trying to cover curved edges. It's also secure in your hand with a strong, comfortable, and easy-to-hold grip.

The Planter's Pal has received a nearly perfect five-star rating from reviewers on Tractor Supply. Its weeder tip in particular is praised as it keeps users from having to forcefully pull and yank to get weeds out of the garden themselves. As one reviewer said, "This tool works great. Very sturdy and perfect for weeding." Another said the product was "strong, good quality, and cut the weed root smoothly."

Pruning is a regular necessity that makes sure your greenery grows strong and in the best condition. The AccuSharp Gardener's Multi-Pruner Tool contains a number of accessories to keep plants healthy, including a scraper, saw, and knife to cut even the most stubborn branches, plus the curved tip of the shears is easy to maneuver and helps avoid mistakes while pruning your plants. The model is compact enough to fit easily in a back pocket or tool belt and has comfortable and soft grips on each side, not to mention an eye-catching green tint. It also features convenient, household-staple tools that can be useful even when you're not pruning, such as a file, a small ruler, a staple puller and multiple screwdrivers. 

One Tractor Supply reviewer called this multi-pruner a "Handy tool for market gardeners and hobby gardeners alike," and went on to highlight how useful it is to have so many features "in one small tool on your belt."

No need to keep a yard stick on hand. The Hultafors Tools 78-Inch Folding Ruler looks like the nostalgic elementary school wood rulers of yesteryear but with a nifty upgrade. Its 78-inch total length takes up a mere 8 inches or so of space once folded, making it easy to carry around in a tool bag or even pants pockets, while the folding joints are made of steel for durabliity and flexibility. Even though the ruler is mini, it is still easy-to-read thanks to large numerical markings.

A reviewer on Amazon explained its measurement lines are "heavy enough to still see easily in low-light installations," adding that "the folding hinges are excellent, not too thick, nor too wimpy." Also available at Tractor Supply is Hultafors Tools 78-Inch Brick-Spacing Ruler, an identical ruler model that measures brick placement and sells for the exact same price.

Have you ever wanted to add more outlets or light switches to your room? Or needed to access wires that were inconveniently running behind a wall? The four-piece Dremel Drywall and Multi-Purpose Cutting Kit attaches to a rotary tool and is great for quickly and easily making cuts up to ¾ inch deep, plus the kit's convenient mobile size and close-cut capabilities allow for users to be more precise. The kit includes two drywall cutting bits and a multipurpose cutting bit for fiberglass, laminate, vinyl siding, and more.

Reviews of this cutting kit are overwhelmingly favorable. One Tractor Supply reviewer called his purchase the "best decision I could have made, all my small and majority of my major cutting jobs have been made a lot easier and faster, [and] less stressful using a quality cutting bit like this." Another highlighted the compact size, saying, "I don't need huge tools or large benches. Secure and accurate, love this little guy."

It's not uncommon to have a sapling in your yard that you want to remove, or unwanted bushes that keep growing back. If you really can't stand it, try splurging a bit on a removal instrument to ease your worries and help complete the task without the need of a professional.

Available in a stylish green color, the Brush Grubber Handy Grubber Brush and Tree Remover can remove shallow-rooted trees and brush up to 1-inch thick. It includes springs for a solid grip and is made of steel for premium strength. It works by using two pads, each covered in 10 no-slip grip teeth, that come together to grasp unwanted plants and that can rotate a full 360 degrees to avoid debarking. The best feature of this tool is the extended reach of 18 inches, which is much more forgiving on your back as you don't need to bend as much to reach and grip the foliage you want to remove. And these are just some of the excellent tools you can find at Tractor Supply.