Todd Fratzel

Todd Fratzel is the Editor-in-Chief and Founder of Tool Box Buzz, and the President of Front Steps Media, LLC, a web based media company focused on the Home Improvement and Construction Industry.He is also the Principal Engineer for United Construction Corp., located in Newport, NH. In his capacity at United he oversees the Residential and Commercial Building Division along with all Design-Build projects.He is also the editor of Home Construction & Improvement.

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Makita’s New Cordless Dual Slide Compound Miter Saw

18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 7-1/2″ Dual Slide Compound Miter Saw (model LXSL01) Over the last year or so we’ve seen the cordless tool offerings really focus on small 12 volt compact tools and lots of 18V impact type tools. Well this week an exciting announcement from Makita has something entirely new to consider. Makita has […]

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MAKITA Expands 12V max Lithium-Ion – 3/8” Impact Wrench

New Cordless 3/8” Impact Wrench Ideal for Automotive Technicians, Installers, and More La Mirada, Calif. – Makita, a worldwide manufacturer of technologically advanced power tools that are more compact with less weight yet deliver industrial strength power and results, has added to its groundbreaking line of cordless power tools with an addition to the 12V […]

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Milwaukee® Introduces Small Angle Grinders

Small Angle Grinders with Revolutionary New Motor Technology MILWAUKEE, WI –Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation continues to demonstrate a focused commitment on metal working with the launch of 18 Small Angle Grinders in 2011 that deliver up to 3X more durability and up to 50% more power than the competition. With an unrelenting determination to develop […]

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Veto Pro Pac Open Top Tool Bag Review

Veto Pro Pac OT-LC and OT-XL Open Top Tool Bags Once again I had the pleasure of testing some Veto Pro Pac Tool Bags and this time I tested the Open Top bags, OT-LC and OT-XL to be more specific. A couple of months ago I tested the Veto Pro Pac Model LC and found […]

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PORTER-CABLE® Launches New Oscillating Tools

PORTER-CABLE® Launches Corded and Cordless Oscillating Tools with Tool Free System Back in January I spotted the new line of Porter-Cable Oscillating Tools with the Tool Free System at the International Builder’s Show. I’m happy to say that the tools have now been officially announced with both a corded and cordless version about to hit […]

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All New DELTA® Machinery Will Carry A Five Year Limited Warranty

Anderson, SC, May 5, 2011 – DELTA® Power Equipment Corporation, a designer and manufacturer of portable, stationary and benchtop woodworking machinery and equipment, has announced that as of their purchase of Delta® Machinery from Stanley Black & Decker on February 4, 2011, all new Delta woodworking machinery purchased on or after that date will carry […]

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Stanley® Launches Carbide Utility Blade Technology™

Stanley® Launches Revolutionary CARBIDE™ Utility Blades That Last More Than Five Times Longer Than the Competition Today the folks at Stanley announced a really excited new product that all of us can surely take advantage of! If you are anything like me you probably cuss every time your utility blade dulls and it needs to […]

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Bosch Introduces Precision Stop Bits

Bosch Precision Stop Bits Promote Quick, Secure Anchoring Sizes range from 3/8” to 5/8”, depths from 13/16” to 2-1/16” to provide a full-line of heavy-duty bits. Mount Prospect, Ill., May 2, 2011 – In key masonry applications ranging from suspension of struts for electrical and air systems to hardware for overhead piping and sprinkler systems, […]

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RIDGID® X4 Compact Lithium-Ion Impact Driver Kit (R86034K) Review

RIDGID® X4 Compact Lithium-Ion Impact Driver Kit This Spring Ridgid introduced a new light weight impact driver in their new ‘X4’ line. The X4 Compact Lithium-Ion Impact Driver (Model #R86034K) is 15% lighter than it’s predecessor with the same amount of power. The folks at Ridgid sent us this new impact driver to test out […]

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Sure-Foot™ F-Style Clamps from Rockler

Sure-Foot™ F-Style Clamps Are Easy-to-Use and Apply Pressure Right Where it’s Needed MEDINA, MN (April 26, 2011) – Glue-ups just became faster and easier with an upgraded F-style clamp from Rockler Woodworking and Hardware. The innovative Sure-Foot™ F-Style Clamp puts a new spin on a common clamp found in most wood shops with features like […]

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