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Milwaukee Small Angle Grinders

By Robert Robillard

  Milwaukee Small Angle Grinders   Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation continues to demonstrate a focused commitment to the construction industry with the launch of 18 Small Angle Grinders in 2011 that deliver more durability and power than competitor models Some of the recent innovations Milwaukee has added to these grinders are: electronic overload protection to maximize motor…

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DELTA 13-Inch Portable Thickness Planer 22-590

By Robert Robillard

 DELTA 13-Inch Portable Thickness Planer Review Several months back DELTA sent me their 22-590 portable thickness planers to evaluate and review.  I’ve had it for some time and wanted to report my findings to you. First Impression: The DELTA 13-inch 22-590 Planer comes with the knives attached, cutter head wrench, dust chute with 4-inch port,…

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Dewalt Has Handtools!

By Robert Robillard

Dewalt Handtools DEWALT® introduced a new line of hand tools, A WHOLE NEW TOUGH™ for almost any job you can imagine.   With 130 new tools coming out by September this is exciting news for tool junkies like me. DEWALT® did their homework and are covering every aspect  of hand tool categories, see below: Hand Tool Categories:…

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Win A Milwaukee M12 Cordless Multi-Tool

By Robert Robillard

Enter for a  chance to win one of these cordless Multi-tools! Multi-tools are super popular these days and it’s no wonder – they save you time! The Milwaukee M12™ Cordless oscillating Multi-Tool is a versatile tool that allows you to perform  a variety of applications: flush or plunge cuts, removing grout or grinding thin set,…

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Milwaukee ProPEX Expansion Tool Kit

By Robert Robillard

Milwaukee M12™ ProPEX Expander – Model 2432-22 Review Three months ago the folks at Milwaukee® send me one of their M12™ ProPEX Expander – Model 2432-22 tools to evaluate.  This tool is used in the installation domestic water and heat PEX tubing. I immediately handed it over to my brother who is a plumbing contractor to try it out…

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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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