Johnson Level and Tool 40-6001 Laser Distance Measuring Tool

By Robert Robillard

Johnson 40-6001 Laser Distance Measuring A simple, effective and money saving Tool! The folks at Johnson Level & Tool recently sent me their 40-6001 Laser Distance Measure Tool to evaluate. First Impression: The 40-6001 laser tool was designed for me ~ It’s idiot proof! Simply turn it on, press measure button and record the measurement. I recently…

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Milwaukee 2011 Media Event Showcases New Tools

By Robert Robillard

 Milwaukee New Tools I recently attended Milwaukee Electric Tool 2011 media event in Brookfield, WI. I enjoy going to these events to get a sneak peek at some of the newest tool releases.   The best part of these events is getting time on the tool and the one on one conversations with the Product Managers. Unlike other…

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Milwaukee 5/8” SDS Plus Rotary Hammer Drill

By Robert Robillard

  Milwaukee Has A New 5/8” SDS Plus Rotary Hammer Drill 5263-21 This week I attended the 2011 Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation’s media event at their facility in Brookfield, WI.  Editors from both print and online media attended to preview and test the latest and greatest of Milwaukee’s tool releases. It’s funny, you have a…

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Milwaukee 48-00-1600 Flush Cut Sawzall Blade

By Robert Robillard

Milwaukee Flush Cut Reciprocating Blade I just spent the day at Milwaukee Tool headquarters where I got a sneak peek at ton of new tools, accessories as well as some really new innovations. One impressive accessory that was released last year is their sawzall blade with the Nail Guard™ and Fang Tip™ The Nail Guard…

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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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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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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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