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Kershaw Funxion DIY – A Great All Purpose Knife: The folks at Kershaw recently sent me one of their Kershaw Funxion 8200GRY pocket knives to review and evaluate. Initial Observation: The Funxion features a 3 inch folding knife with Kershaws, Speedsafe designed into it. Speedsafe is an assisted opening system that uses a torsion bar to allows the blade…
Porter Cable 20 Volt Lithium Ion Compact Drill/Driver (PCCK600LB) The folks at Porter Cable recently launched its 20 Volt MAX* Lithium Ion Compact Drill/Driver (PCCK600LB) and 20 Volt MAX* Lithium Ion Impact Driver (PCCK640LB), which are both part of the new 20 Volt MAX* system. The folks at Porter Cable recently sent me the Porter…
Bosch 6.5 Amp motor, 16,500 RPM Planer Review There is nothing better on the job-site to get fast stock removal and a smooth finish than a power planer, especially for edge material and door planing! A power planer is a time and money saver. The folks at Bosch recently sent us their Bosch 1594K Planer to review. Up to…
Bosch Diamond Cutting Masonry Blades Bosch like many of the top quality tool manufacturers relies on user feedback to develop new tools and accessories. Professional contractors know what works and what they want in a tool s performance. Based on this user feedback Bosch developed a diamond blade combining metal powders with diamond formulations, that cut hard concrete, green concrete, tile and general…
Elmers ProBond Advanced Polyurethane Glue The folks at Elmers just released a new glue that is touted to be the first multi-purpose adhesive that delivers professional strength and versatility without the foamy mess that polyurethane glues do. Elmer’s ProBond Advanced glue will work on everything from metal to wood or ceramics or stone and it is 100% weatherproof…
Milwaukee M12 HAMMERVAC Universal Dust Extractor Fits Most Brands Milwaukee is now offering a M12 Lithium-ion powered, HEPA, dust extractor that fits most brands SDS rotary hammers and electric powered drills. In the remodeling field, dust collection is becoming the norm and not the exception. collecting dust at the source not only enhances operator health and safety but it provides a…
Milwaukee 6950-20, 12-inch Dual Bevel Miter Saw ~ By Joshua Bordenca After reviewing DeWalt’s DW716 miter saw, it was only fair to review a comparable model by a very comparable company. Milwaukee brought their 6950-20 miter saw to the table. The 6950-20, 12-inch Dual Bevel Miter Saw with Digital Miter Angle Fine Adjust is without…
COAST Flashlights The Coast HP17TAC Focusing LED Flashlight is the most serious flashlight I have ever had the opportunity to use. This unit measures 13.12 inches in length and weighs 1.95 pounds. The HP17TAC packs a serious punch with a high output of 615 lumen, as well as a low output of 64 lumen. In…
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