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Bosch Jig Saws Now Have Precision Control II Technology Bosch Debuts Two, New jig saws the JS572E Top-Handle Jig Saw and JS572EB Barrel-Grip Jig Saw. I had the opportunity to use these saws at bosch’s recent media event. The accuracy, power [7.2 amp], comfort of these jig-saws was impressive. As a finish carpenter I use a jigsaw…
New Bosch Tools For 2012: The folks at Bosch are focusing on end users that work with Concrete, Woodworking, General Construction & measurement. I just got back from the 2012 Bosch Media Event and have a few favorites to share with you. Near and dear to my heart is any tool that allows me to travel…
Milwaukee Heavy Duty Router Review: The folks at Milwaukee recently send me their Milwaukee 2-1/4 EVS Router to review. I recently took this router to the job site as well as used it it the workshop to see how she fared. What attracted me to this router was the versatility of the 2 1/4 horsepower motor, it…
DEWALT Dual Batter Charger Supports Battery Platforms: The folks at DEWALT must have heard me swearing at the jobsite the otherday. I was rummaging trough my tool trailer trying to find a charger for my 12 volt drill. I found the 20Volt and 14.4 Volt charger, but couldn’t find the 12 volt. All of my…
Window Flashing Tape 8067: For a long time now I have been using a self-adhesive rubber brand called Vycor on windows as flashing tape. The product works amazingly well but did have some limitations, such as it did not adhere well to cold, damp surfaces. Recently when buying supplies for a window installation I was…
Racor Ceiling Storage Lift PHL-1R Review The folks at Racor Home Storage Products recently sent me their Racor Ceiling Storage Lift to install and evaluate. The lift is designed to load, lift and store items to the ceiling without using a ladder. I have to admit I was interested to see if this was a useless gadget…
Powermatic Wood Lathe Model 4224B The Powermatic 4224B just released is quirte possibly the most innovative and durablewood lathe Powermatic has made yet. Designed to accomplish any woodturning task, from custom balusters to decorative table legs easily and efficiently. The Powermatic Lathe 4224B weighs 950 lbs., and has heavy cast iron headstock, tailstock and sturdy legs. Each leg…
Job Site Routers For The Carpenter: As a renovation carpenter that often finds myself dealing with rotted window sills on Monday and installing a built in bookcase on Tuesday I have a myriad of tools and have to be prepared for anything. Part of that tool arsenal is my job site routers. I have routers…
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