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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New PORTER-CABLE® Hand Planer

New PORTER-CABLE® Hand Planer Brings Performance, Ease of Use, Ergonomics, and Dust Collection to the Worksite TOWSON, Md. (March 29, 2011) – PORTER-CABLE announces the launch of its new 6 AMP Hand Planer (PC60THPK), which incorporates features designed to address contractors’ frustrations with performance, ease of use, ergonomics, and dust collection. Ideal for contractors, the […]

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Joe the Pro Construction Industry Blog

Joe the Pro Construction Industry Blog Finds New Address, Changes Format, Expands Capabilities Updated site at bethepro.com first step toward developing web community and industry portal Mt. Prospect, Ill., March 29, 2011 – Joe the Pro and his popular blog, Boschjoethepro.com, are on the move to a new address – bethepro.com. The construction industry blog, […]

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SKIL Launches Next Generation of Routers

MT. PROSPECT, ILL., March 29, 2011 – It seems like everyone these days is looking for products that offer more bang for their buck. SKIL Power Tools’ new generation of routers offer just that – professional features at an affordable, DIY price. The new line includes three models for any level do-it-yourselfer or woodworker—Model Nos. […]

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IRWIN Tools – New Products and Demonstrations

Test Drive – IRWIN Tools at Bristol Motor Speedway Earlier this month I traveled to Bristol, TN to spend some time with the folks from IRWIN Tools learning about their products and attending the Ultimate Tradesman Competition. I also had the pleasure of watching a Nascar Race at Bristol Motor Speedway and experiencing an amazing […]

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IRWIN Tools Crowns Daniel Shepherd World’s Ultimate Tradesman

UK/Ireland’s Ultimate Tradesman Challenge Champion Defeats Five Competitors From Around the World and Takes Home a Cash Prize of $10,000 Bristol, Tenn., March 20, 2011 — England’s Daniel Shepherd, of Halifax, became the World’s Ultimate Tradesman today, and the winner of $10,000 during the IRWIN® Tools Ultimate Tradesman Challenge World Finals, held at Bristol Motor […]

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Door Holster

Door Holster – Holds Doors Steady While You Work There’s nothing that impresses me more than seeing someone take a great idea and turn that idea into a real product. I recently learned of a cool new tool that impressed me. The Door Holster is a very cool new product invented by a carpenter, Sterling […]

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Milwaukee® Introduces Cordless M18™ Metal Saw

M18™ Cordless 5-3/8″ Metal Saw Kit 2682-22 Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation expands its M18™ LITHIUM-ION system with the new M18™ Cordless 5-3/8″ Metal Saw. With an exclusive 4-Pole Frameless Motor that delivers up to 35% more cutting power, this compact and lightweight cutting tool offers the fastest cuts, longest run time and greatest control for the […]

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Makita 12Vmax 3-Pc Cordless Combo Kit Review

12Vmax Li-Ion 3 Pc. Cordless Combo Kit (Model LCT307W) Makita recently introduced several new additions to their 12Vmax Cordless Tool Line-up. They were kind enough to send along the Model LCT307W 12Vmax Li-Ion 3-Pc. Cordless Combo Kit for us to review. Everyone knows that 12 volt cordless systems continue to be the hot topic in […]

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OSHIT Approved Chop Saw

OSHA Eat Your Heart Out So my friend Bryan has been writing some interesting posts on Tools of the Weird here at TBB so I wanted to share a whopper as well! At work we’re building a large addition for a car dealership and the owner told me about a great chop saw that his […]

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DEWALT Launches New Miter Stands and Accessories

DEWALT® Launches Four New Miter Saw Stands and a Line of Miter Saw Stand Accessories Today DEWALT introduced 4 new miter saw stands and a line of miter saw stand accessories. The new line of miter saw stands will allow users to choose on that fits their needs best. “Our new miter saw stands are […]

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