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A New Kid on the Block: the CAT 18” 60V Chainsaw The CAT 18” 60V Chainsaw (model DG631) is one of the tools in the new line of CAT-branded outdoor power equipment (it also comes in a 16” version). I recently looked at CAT’s new 21” lawn mower, another new CAT-branded OPE tool, and found…
Truewerk T1 Werkshort — the advantages of engineered fabrics and garments The Truewerk T1 Werkshort is a great example of why synthetic materials are replacing traditional ones in construction and trades clothing. As much as I like tradition, and even traditional denim, cotton, and canvas work clothes when the weather is unpleasant synthetics get my…
Lufkin Shockforce G2 Tape Measures The Crescent Lufkin Shockforce G2 tape measures are, as the name suggests, the Generation 2 (G2) versions of the original Crescent Lufkin Shockforce tape measures. When the Gen1 (G1) versions were first introduced a few years ago I reviewed them and really liked them. They were tough, feature-rich, and…
RYOBI 1-Gallon Wet/Dry Vacuum When cordless tools first hit the market, the push was on for ever-more powerful versions from year-to-year. But now that battery-powered tools can out-power their cordless counterparts, we’re seeing a trend towards smaller, “right-sized” tools, incorporating appropriate power for a job but at reduced weight and bulk. RYOBI has been introducing…
Helly Hansen Workwear Review Helly Hansen, a company well-known for its range of sailing apparel, is making a splash—actually, more of a CANNONBALL—in the workwear apparel market. A Norwegian sea captain, named Helly Hansen, discovered a more effective method of protection from the ocean’s harsh elements in 1877. Soon after, he and his wife started…
Ridgid 18V Cordless Bluetooth Speaker (R84088) Specifications: Dynamic sound quality with deep bass and clear highs Dimensions: H 6.75 in, W 4.75 in, L 3.5 in 2-7/8 inch speaker delivers 6X clearer sound compared to the R84086 Mini Bluetooth Radio 15 watt amplifier 200 foot Bluetooth connectivity range 2 Amp USB port charges personal devices Compact design Multiple…
Keen Utility San Jose Oxford (Aluminum Toe) Work Shoe As a tool reviewer, I get to write about all these cool and innovative tools to help us contractors get the job done. What often gets lost in translation is work clothing and footwear like the Keen San Jose Oxford Work Shoe. I recently started wearing the…
Helly Hansen Oxford Lined Vest Review I’ve personally never been a vest guy– I just never liked them, until I did. Two years ago, my wife bought me a flannel shirt along with a complementing vest and told me to wear it and stop my whining. Unable to find a way out of this, I…
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