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IRWIN Magnetic Level Review: Box Beam 2550 Series I recently had the opportunity to try out the Irwin Magnetic Level 2550 series on the job-site. I used the 32″ and 72″ jamb kit levels to install a sliding glass door and a few pre-hung door units. The Irwin Magnetic Levels are the perfect team for hanging…
IRWIN SL300 One Handed Bar Clamps With Spreader Feature: I recently had the opportunity to test out and review IRWIN’s improved one-handed SL300 Quick Grip clamp. As a carpenter and someone who enjoys working with tools these one-handed or “pistol grip” clamps are perfect for getting things done safely, efficiently and with one hand. If…
DEWALT 2012 Tool Launch This week I attended DEWALTS 12 Volt MAX and 20 Volt MAX Expansion products, brushless and corded launch event in Orlando, Florida. The event was held at Disney’s MGM Studios. Why Disney? Well DEWALT and Disney are both known for their innovation and delivering beyond expectations. Can you…
DELTA Portable 1-1/2 HP, Cyclone Dust Collector, Model 50-905 DELTA just introduced their newest portable DELTA Cyclone Dust Collector, Model 50-905. It’s a cyclone stye, 1-1/2 HP, 240 V, 1 phase motor, Model 50-905 with state-of-the-art performance and a unique, convenient “Chip Barrel System.” The new DELTA Cyclone Dust Collector, Model 50-905 produces 10 inches of…
Johnson Glo-View Magnetic Aluminum Torpedo Level Model # 5500M-GLO Johnson Level recently Rare Earth Magnetic Torpedo Level with their Glo-View technology. According to Johnson Glo-View is a phosphorescent pigment with an afterglow 10 times greater than conventional phosphorescent. I was curious to see just how well the Glo-View worked.Glo-View technology is basically a glow in…
Milwaukee Band Saw Model # 6232-21 Milwaukee’s new Deep Cut Band Saws promises deliver on the job-site! It’s 11 Amps, superior cut visibility and the largest cut capacity all help this Pro tool live up to many difficult job-site tasks. All these features are delivered in a slimmer housing that has a better line of sight!…
Heavy Duty DEWALT DWX725 Saw Horses: A sawhorse is basically a four legged beam used to support material, work table top or to stand on with a plank. Over the years I have grown to favor the cheap plastic folding sawhorses. My reasoning was ease of storage and weight. The problem with these folding saw horses…
Perfect Picture Level If you hang alot of pictures or install appliances here’s a simple, hands free level tool to make your job easier. It’s called the Picture Perfect Level, and it’s made by Johnson Level. Johnson Perfect Picture Level The Perfect Picture Level is a lightweight ninety degree level with dual Vials to simultaneously check plumb…
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