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Keeping Your Tools In Tip Top Shape! We all know tools are put to the test everyday on the job site. To keep tools running at optimal performance level, it’s essential to practice regular tool maintenance or seasonal tool maintenance . Not only will proper care increase the life and improve the performance, but it…
A Kitchen Tool Like No Other! Readers of this site know I’m a big fan of quality tools. When you say tools most people think of mechanics, carpenter and trades-person type tools. But there are other tools as well . . . kitchen tools. There are many kitchen tools but none so sexy as a…
Milwaukee 12 Volt Inspection Scope Preview It wasn’t the 360 degree rotating screen that I liked the most about the Milwaukee 12 Volt Inspection Scope it was the 12 volt, lithium-Ion batteries. Don’t get me wrong when I’m lying on my back inside a crawl space cavity and tilting my head sideways too look at…
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…
DEWALT 12” Sliding Compound Miter Saw DWS780 Would it be nice to have a miter saw that was designed to be precise and accurate enough for fine woodworking, yet durable enough for framing and deck building? The new DeWALT DWS780 is just that saw. It was designed for a variety of trades including cabinetmakers, trim…
Bosch RHH180-01 120-Volt 18-Volt 3/4-Inch SDS-Plus Hammer The Bosch SDS cordless hammer drill is a compact, light weight powerhouse! I recently had the opportunity to bring this drill out to some job-sites and put it to work. When I first saw it I thought… cordless, No way! Boy was I wrong. The Bosch SDS Cordless Hammer Drill…
PORTER-CABLE 4-½ Inch Angle Grinders Preview PORTER-CABLE recently launch two new 4-½ inch Small Angle Grinders (PC60TCTAG and PC60TAG). Both the PC60TAG and the PC60TCTAG come with a 6 amp motor [11,000 RPB] have a tool-less guard adjustment and weigh 4.1 lbs. I liked the comfortable grip and a three handle position which allowed me to…
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…
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