Makita 18V LXT ½” Drill-Driver Model LXFD01

By Robert Robillard

Makita 18V Drill-Driver Preview When I first started out in the remodeling field Makita was the only option for cordless drills.  Alot of things have changed since then with better battery technology and power to weight ratios that never cease to impress me.  One thing remains true is that Makita is not going away. So…

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New Bosch Tools

By Robert Robillard

New Bosch Tools – Media Event 2011 Last week I traveled to Mt. Prospect, IL to attend the 2011 Bosch Media Event.  This event is designed for editors to preview Bosch‘s newest tools prior to them being released to the retail market.  The best part of this event, in my humble opinion, is the hands…

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DEWALT 20 Volt Max Cordless Tools

By Robert Robillard

2011 DEWALT Media Event: Concord Carpenter recently returned from a visit to Black & Decker University [BDU] where we attended the 2011 DEWALT media event.  BDU is a training, research and development facility for DEWALT, Stanley and Black & Decker tools.   While at BDU I was among the first to learn about DEWALT’s newest tool…

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DEWALT Diamond Edge Chop Saw Blade

By Robert Robillard

Testing The DEWALT Diamond Edge Chop Saw Blade At a recent visit to DEWALT in Towson Maryland I had the opportunity to get a peek at their Diamond Edge Chop Saw Blade in action. After watching the demos and using a saw equipped with the blade I can tell you that this type of technology…

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DEWALT Metal Cutting Reciprocating Blades

By Robert Robillard

DEWALT Media Event – Metal Cutting Reciprocating Blades Today I attended the DEWALT media event at the Black and Decker University in Towson Maryland. I got a sneak peek at a ton of new products but one in particular that impressed me was their new metal cutting reciprocating blade.  This blade is an interesting addition to their…

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Milwaukee Rotary Tool

By Robert Robillard

Milwaukee Rotary Tool with Unmatched Power, Performance & Run-time Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation continues to add more and more tools to their M12™ LITHIUM-ION tool line.  this time they are adding a M12™ Rotary Tool.  The Milwaukee M12™ Rotary tool is designed to provide a compact, close quarter portable cut-off and grinding solution. Traditionally cordless tools of this type…

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DELTA® Offering A Five Year Limited Warranty On New Tools

By Robert Robillard

DELTA® Announces All New Machinery Will Carry A Five Year Limited Warranty  DELTA® Power Equipment Corporation, a designer and manufacturer of portable, stationary and bench top woodworking machinery and equipment, has announced that as of their purchase of Delta® Machinery from Stanley Black & Decker on February 4, 2011, all new Delta woodworking machinery purchased…

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Ryobi ¼ Sheet Sanders – Voluntary Recall

By Robert Robillard

One World Technologies Recalls Sheet Sanders Due to Laceration Hazard A voluntary recall on Ryobi ¼ Sheet Sanders [model S651D] was announced yesterday.   The sanders are manufactured in China by One World Technologies, Inc of Ansderson S.C. and over 300,000 units have been sold. Apparently pieces of the fan can break off from the fan assembly and…

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