Stanley 10-780 Stanley FatMax Fixed Blade Utility Knife

By Robert Robillard

Stanley FatMax Utility Knife – A working man’s utility knife: Stanley 10-780 Stanley FatMax Fixed Blade Utility is a nice alternative to the older fixed utility blades I have become accustomed to using.  The  Stanley 10-780 Stanley FatMax Fixed Blade Utility Knife features an ergonomic rubber gripped handle to keep the knife slipping in sweaty hands, a…

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Electric Log Splitter Recall

By Robert Robillard

Changzhou Globe Tool Group Recalls Due to Laceration or Amputation Hazard; Name of Product: Task Force 5-ton electric log splitters Units: About 20,000 Manufacturer: Changzhou Globe Tool Group Co. Ltd., of China Importer: L G Sourcing, Inc. of North Wilkesboro, NC Hazard: The electric log splitters have a hydraulic arm that, during use, slides under…

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Porter Cable PIN138 Pin Nailer

By Robert Robillard

Porter Cable PIN138 Pin Nailer 23 Gauge A Pin Nailer Is A Small But Handy Finish And Shop Tool: The Porter Cable PIN138 Pin Nailer uses 23-gauge headless and slight head pin nails from 5/8-Inch to 1-3/8-Inch length. Pin Nails The headless nails are great for holding things in place until the glue dries.  Things…

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BOSCH L-BOXX Stackable Tool Storage

By Robert Robillard

Bosch L-Boxx Increases Tool Organization Say “Good Bye” to disorganization and “Hello” to the BOSCH way of organizing tools! Bosch recently came out with an innovative stack-able tool storage system called the L-Boxx.   Designed to improve tool organization and transportation on the job-site I asked Bosch to send me one to evaluate and review. The…

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Kerry-All Pouch

By Robert Robillard

Protect Your Tablesaw From Rain With A Kerry-All Pouch Are you like me?  I spend a ton of time setting my tools up only to have a rain cloud float in and dump some rain on my tools. When this happens I usually find myself scrambling for a tarp or sheet of plastic.    Recently…

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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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Winner Of The Channellock Father’s Day Giveaway

By Robert Robillard

Channellock Tool Roll Winner: In celebration of Father’s Day the folks at Channellock sponsered a Father’s Day giveaway and was giving away a Channellock  Tool Roll No. 3 gift set .  The winner is Margaret Smith from Randolph , NJ.  Congradulations Margaret. Margaret you win a tool roll with five Channellock pliers that are handy…

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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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