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Black & Decker BDH2000SL Vacuum Review The folks at Stanley Black and Decker recently released three Platinum series cordless vacuum units; BDH2000FL, BDH2000SL, and BDH2000L. I asked the Black and Decker 20 Volt Cordless Vacuum, model # BDH2000SL and they sent one out for a review. I immediately went to work cleaning up sawdust in the shop and dirt from…
DeWalt 500 Pound Capacity, 6 foot Heavy Duty Fiberglass Stepladder The folks at Dewalt recently sent me a pair of Dewalt 6 Foot Step Ladder DXL3810-06 to review. We’ve been using these fiberglass step ladders on the job site for a few weeks now and what is most impressive is that they have a 500 pound capacity. First…
LaSquare Combination Square by LaGeese Products Before the speed square there was the combination square or fixed square. A combination square is measuring and marking tool used for multiple situations. Woodworkers, masons and metalworkers all use them. The combination squares that I grew up using are composed of a ruler blade that slides along a fixed base…
Rockwell Oscillating Multitool With Hands Free Accessory Change and Universal Accessories: The new Rockwell Oscillating Multitool was redesigned with a tool less accessory change and can now accept other brands’ accessories without adapters. Rockwells accessories are now universal so they can be used on competitor multitools. The Rockwell Oscillating Multitool has what is called a Hyperlock tool-free feature…
Bostitch Low Profile 30° Paper Collated Framing Nailer: The Bostitch Low Profile Framing Nailer LPF33PT is the newest addition to the Bostitch framer line and was designed to handle 30° paper collated nails for sheathing and framing applications. This 7.6 pound, compact nailer fits between 16 Inch-On-Center spaces and delivers 840 inch-pounds of impact energy at 100 psi, for nailing into laminated…
Kershaw Ken Onion Blur Red 1670RD The folks at Kershaw Knives recently sent me some folding blades to review and evaluate. This review will focus on the Kershaw Blur Knife with Speed Safe. As an avid outdoorsman, carpenter and daily carrier of a knife I have come to appreciate and respect Kershaw Knives. Kershaw has…
Gmaxx Saw Blades Uses Advanced Coating and Grinding Processes I recently had a chance to look at the new Gmaxx Saw Blade. Designed for professional contractors, woodworkers, mill shops and commercial and custom furniture manufacturers the GMaxx Saw Blades have a proprietary coating and grinding processes to make the blades cut cleaner, cooler and last…
Milwaukee Expands FUEL Brushless Line to Include M12 Tools A few months ago I attended the 2012 Milwaukee Media event and got a sneakpeek at their M12 and M18 FUEL line up. Adding theMilwaukee M12 FUEL makes a ton of sense and they did’nt just add a few tools like other manufacturers, they added six tools to…
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