Tools & Hardware Department
The tool that still works next year.
Hand tools, power tools, drill bits, saw blades, measuring tools and tool storage. Trusted brands at prices that make sense for everyday use, whether the job is one shelf or a whole site.
What our tools & hardware department stocks
The tool aisle at 44-46 Slipe Road carries hand tools, power tools, drill bits, saw blades, measuring tools and tool storage, plus padlocks and security hardware. We stock trusted brands like DeWalt, Stanley, Makita, Black & Decker and Bosch, at prices built for both weekend projects and ongoing job sites.
What we do not do is pad the shelf with lookalike tools that fail on the second job. The brands we carry are the ones Kingston contractors keep asking for by name, and the hand tools are the ones our own staff would put in a bag. If we do not have a specific model in stock, ask about a special order and we will see what our suppliers can do.
On the shelf at the counter
What people most often pick up from our tools & hardware aisle at 44-46 Slipe Road.
- Hand tools
- Power tools
- Drill bits
- Saw blades
- Measuring tools
- Tool boxes and storage
- Padlocks and security hardware
Brands we stock in this department
The problem in detail
The most expensive tool in Kingston is the cheap one bought twice. A bargain drill that burns out mid-job costs you the drill, the morning, and the trip back to the store. The counter question we hear most is not which brand is best, it is which tool is right for how often it will actually be used. A homeowner hanging shelves twice a year and a contractor drilling block every day should not walk out with the same drill.
Bits and blades are the quiet half of the problem. Kingston work runs heavy on concrete block, hardwood and steel, and a general-purpose bit sold for softwood will glaze over on a block wall in minutes. Matching the bit or blade to the material does more for the job than upgrading the tool that spins it.
The last one is storage. Tools that live loose in a car boot in this humidity rust, walk off, or both. A basic box or bag with a dry spot to live doubles the working life of everything in it.
How Malcolm’s helps
Tell us the job and how often you will do it, and we will point you at the right tier: a dependable hand tool for occasional use, or the contractor-grade option that earns its price on daily work. Bring the material you are drilling or cutting into the conversation, because the bit and blade choice matters as much as the tool. We also keep padlocks and security hardware at the counter, and if you are pricing tools against another Kingston store, bring the advertised price and we will do our best to match or beat it on the same item. Working contractors can ask about a trade account for regular orders.
Not sure what you need? Bring the old part or a photo to the counter, or call ahead and we will check stock before you drive over. We deliver across our Kingston service area on larger orders.
Tools & Hardware FAQs
Which tool brands do you stock?
We carry DeWalt, Stanley, Makita, Black & Decker and Bosch, along with other trusted names. If you need a specific model we do not have on the shelf, ask at the counter about a special order and we will check with our suppliers.
Do you price match other Kingston hardware stores on tools?
In most cases, yes. Bring in a current advertised price from another Kingston hardware store and we will do our best to match or beat it on the same item.
What drill bits do I need for concrete block?
Masonry bits, and ideally a drill with a hammer function for block and concrete work. A general-purpose bit meant for wood will glaze over on a Kingston block wall. Tell us what you are drilling into and we will match the bit to the material.
Do you deliver tools or hold them for pickup?
Most people pick tools up in person, and you can call ahead and we will have your order ready at the counter. For bulk orders that include tools alongside building materials, we deliver across Kingston and St. Andrew. Call with your list and address for a quote.
Tools & Hardware across Kingston
We supply and deliver to neighborhoods across Kingston and Saint Andrew. A few we serve often:
Saint Andrew
New Kingston
Replacement fittings, locks, lighting and break-fix supplies for the office towers, hotels and serviced units along Knutsford Boulevard and Trafalgar Road.
Saint Andrew
Half Way Tree
Fittings, taps and compact hand tools sized for the apartments, townhouses and small commercial units packed around the Transport Centre.
Saint Andrew
Six Miles
Honest pricing on the tools, fittings and consumables families in Six Miles use every week.
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Stop by the counter or call ahead.
Walk in with your part, your photo or just your question. Family owned since 1931, and the counter still answers.