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Bosch PS11 Angle Drill and Driver Bosch Power Tools just released an industry first their new Bosch 12V Max PS11 Angle Drill/Driver featuring an articulating head. Weighing in at 2.75 pounds this tool is designed to be used in uncomfortable and tight spots. The drills head has five positions which allows the chuck to move from…
Paslode Nails When framing or remodeling probably the toughest nailing application has always been fastening LVL or engineered lumber together to make headers and beams. Many times during these fastening applications I have to pull out my hammer and sink a nail into the beam – this slows the process down. Paslode Engineered Lumber Nails…
Milwaukee Hand Tools This Summer while at Milwaukee’s media event I got a sneak preview of of the new Milwaukee Hand Tools line up – up till now these tools were “Embargoed” and I was unable to share any information with you. This is Milwaukee’s second round of hand-tools and in my opinion they did a…
Bosch titanium coated blades increase life of oscillating cutting blades I own and use a multi-tool on the job site, for cutting applications, and I can honestly say “what did I do before this came out?” Multi-tools are great but my biggest pet peeve is the life to cost ratio. Multi-tool blades are expensive…
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…
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…
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…
Changzhou Globe Tool Group Recalls Due to Laceration or Amputation Hazard; Name of Product: Task Force 5-ton electric log splitters Units: About 20,000 Manufacturer: Changzhou Globe Tool Group Co. Ltd., of China Importer: L G Sourcing, Inc. of North Wilkesboro, NC Hazard: The electric log splitters have a hydraulic arm that, during use, slides under…
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