DEWALT XR 20v PowerStack Battery

By Scott Arnold

DEWALT XR 20V Batteries: From Original to PowerStack Dewalt has long been a leader in cordless power tools, and the cornerstone of its lineup has been the XR 20V battery platform. The original Dewalt XR 20V batteries were a significant upgrade when they were introduced, offering improved runtime, better performance, and compatibility across a wide…

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BRUNT Father’s Day Gift Guide

By Scott Arnold

Father’s Day Gift Guide: Brunt Gear for the Dad Who Builds America This Father’s Day, show your appreciation for the man who works with his hands, puts in long days, and keeps America running. If your dad’s in the trades—whether he’s on the job site, in the shop, or under the hood—he deserves gear that…

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Craftsman TradeStack 22” Tool Tote and Bag

By ralph mroz

Craftsman TradeStack 22” Tool Tote and Bag The open-top Craftsman TradeStack 22” Tool Tote (part number CMST21451, above) and it’s soft-top sibling the Craftsman TradeStack 22” Tool Bag (part number CMST21450, below) are new products from Craftsman — part of their new TradeStack system of stackable, rolling tool storage.  The tote is of particular interest…

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15 Gauge vs 16 Gauge Finish Nailers

By Robert Robillard

How to Choose A Finish Nailer | What’s The difference? When determining the difference between 15 gauge vs 16 gauge nailers, it’s important to know that the gauge of a nail refers to the diameter of the nail wire. 15 Gauge vs 16 Gauge | Rule Of Thumb When asked what is the difference between 15…

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Milwaukee Tools U.S. Manufacturing

By Robert Robillard

Milwaukee Sawzall Blades and Hole Saws – Made in the USA   This week I traveled to Greenwood, Mississippi, often referred to as the “most southern place on Earth,” to visit one of Milwaukee Tool’s manufacturing plants. Greenwood is located on the eastern edge of the Mississippi Delta and was a 19th-century cotton mecca. Before…

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Milwaukee M18 Utility Bucket Light

By Michael Hopp

Milwaukee Bucket Light (2122-22HD) In January 2017, Milwaukee will be releasing the first ever LED Utility Bucket Light.  This new light will run off of their M18 battery platform and illuminate your job site with 2,500 Lumens.  This new Bucket Light will attract Utility providers, electrical contractors, and lineman just to mention a few.  Milwaukee…

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Deckorators New Dexerdry Weatherproofing System

By Scott Arnold

Deckorators New Dexerdry Weatherproofing System Deck industry pros can now get a revolutionary deck weatherproofing solution — Dexerdry® — from their single source for exciting and innovative deck products. Deckorators®, a brand of the Universal Forest Products, Inc. family of companies and the leading brand in composite decking, railings, balusters, post caps and more, has…

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Powermatic CNC Woodworking Routers

By Robert Robillard

POWERMATIC TWO NEW, MID-SIZED CNC WOODWORKING ROUTERS  Powermatic® has brought the Gold Standard to the multi-dimensional world of computer numerical control by introducing two new CNC woodworking routers.  These durable, mid-sized CNC machines include the Powermatic PM-2X2RK and PM-2X4SPK models. Both new Powermatic routers are 3-axis CNC machines, in which the spindle works in the…

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