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DEWALT 1-3/4″ SDS Max Combination Hammer Kit D25602 with SHOCKS® & CTC® Recently I visited DEWALT’s testing and training facility in Maryland: the Black and Decker University – a very interesting place for anyone who likes tools! While there I had the opportunity to meet Jeff Beck, Product Manager for rotary and demolition hammer drills. I…
The Pulverizer Multi-Purpose Concrete & Demolition Tool Review The Pulverizer is a hand held solution for heavy-duty demolition projects for professionals, concrete form contractors and DIYers Jackson®, an Ames True Temper® brand and a leading manufacturer of non-powered, industrial-strength digging, striking and material handling products, recently sent me a Pulverizer to review. First Impression: The Pulverizer…
Work Sharp WS3000 Tool Sharpener Review How often have you put off sharpening a chisel because you’re in the middle of a big project and you didn’t want to take the time? I do it all the time, I’m lazy, in fact I procrastinate sharpening so much that I eventually run out of sharp tools…
PORTER CABLE Random Orbital Sander 97455 Review PORTER-CABLE recently sent me their Low Profile Random Orbital Sander #97455 to evaluate. I had heard that this sander had a new and improved “ENDURATECH™ ” motor technology. This technology is supposed to improve productivity, durability and control of the tool. I was curious to see if it lived up…
The folks at Duo-Fast Construction sent me their Duo-Fast Cordless Roofing Nailer last month to evaluate. Since then I’ve used it on a few small roof repair jobs and a window installation project. Duo-Fast Cordless Roofing Nailer, Model DFCR175C First Impression: I first saw a version this nailer at the 2010 Baltimore Remodeling show so…
Duo-Fast® Cordless Roofing Nailer DFCR175CReview Tools are designed for specific functions but as you know we often use tools for applications that they were not designed for, especially if it saves us time and makes us more efficient. In the video below I am using the Duo-Fast cordless roofing nailer to install windows. …
ROCKWELL 12-VOLT LITHIUM-ION POWERED CORDLESS DRILL/DRIVER RK2510K2 Cordless tools are becoming more and more popular as they afford it’s user independence of electrical outlets and the freedom to move around without a cord. Rockwell® recently sent me their 12-volt LithiumTech™ Drill/Driver and Impact Driver set to evaluate. I’ve evaluated a few tools from Rockwell®, most…
Paslode Positive Placement Metal Connector Nailer ~ Review Paslode recently sent me their new Positive Placement® Metal Connector Nailer, Model PF150S-PP to review. The PF150S-PP is designed to drive Paslode positive placement metal connector nails, which are head marked for easy nail identification by building inspectors. These nails are paper-tape collated, heat treated and come…
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