
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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By Todd Fratzel
The Bosch GLL2-40 Cross-Line Laser is Compact in Size, Big in Performance Compact cross-line laser for leveling and alignment applications The Bosch GLL2-40 is easy-to-use, accurate and durable, making it the ideal cross-line laser for all professional interior jobsites up to 30-feet. It offers superior versatility by projecting lines independently or together for a wide […]
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Later this month I’ll be traveling to Bristol Tennessee to report about the Irwin Tools Ultimate Tradesman Challenge from Bristol Motor Speedway. Irwin Tools will host the Ultimate Tradesman Challenge World Finals on Sunday, March 20, 2011. Six competitors from around the world will use their trade skills to perform a series of precise tasks […]
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RYOBI 18Volt ONE+™ Xenon HI-Beam™ I had the pleasure of testing some new RYOBI 18 Volt cordless tools including their new Xenon HI-Beam™ flashlight. Most cordless manufacturers offer some type of work light as an accessory but RYOBI went a step further and they are offering a HUGE work light! RYOBI P716 Features 35 Watt […]
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Makita 12V MAX Lithium-Ion Cordless Platform Today the folks at Makita announced the addition of several tools to the 12V max Lithium-Ion Cordless platform. The new releases include two driver-drills, an impact driver, circular saw, vacuum, and flashlight. Two new 12V max Lithium-Ion Combo Kits are also available. The new additions include: New 12V max […]
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Bosch GCM12SD 12″ Dual Bevel Glide™ Miter Saw I just wanted to quickly tease all of our regular readers here at Tool Box Buzz with the latest tool to hit our shop. I’ll be testing this bad boy over the next month or two and reporting back. From the little bit that I’ve used it […]
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New MX25E Offers Power, Versatility and a Compact Design 02.24.2011– Mount Prospect, Ill. – Bosch Power Tools and Accessories announces the next generation of professional OIS (Oscillating Tool Interface) oscillating tools with its MX25E Oscillating Multi-Tool, designed to ease flush-cutting, plunge cutting, sanding, grinding, grout removal, scraping and many more time-consuming and tiring applications. Ideal […]
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New 4-½” Slide Switch Small Angle Grinders TOWSON, Md. (Feb. 23, 2011) – PORTER-CABLE announces the launch of its new 4-½” Small Angle Grinders (PC60TCTAG and PC60TAG) that are designed to offer contractors performance, ergonomics, ease of use and durability. Both the PC60TAG and the PC60TCTAG will ship with a standard grinding guard, however the […]
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Convert a Standard Shop Vacuum into a 2-Stage Dust Extractor MEDINA, MN (February 22, 2011) – Rockler Woodworking and Hardware has introduced the Dust Right Vortex™, a 10-gallon dust container that turns any standard shop vacuum into an effective two-stage dust extractor. When used with most power tools and shop vacuums, the Dust Right Vortex™ […]
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Universal Handsaw – Fast Cuts – Fine Finish The folks at IRWIN Tools sent me their all new Universal Handsaw to test out. Now you might be wondering what can possibly be new and exciting about a handsaw and I’m happy to say engineering has finally caught up to one of our oldest trusted tools! […]
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DEWALT D25602K 1-3/4-Inch SDS Max Combination Hammer Kit with SHOCKS® & CTC® Last summer the folks at DEWALT unveiled a new line of Combination Hammers with some great features like SHOCKS® & CTC®. They were kind enough to send us the new D25602K 1-3/4″ SDS MAX Combination Hammer Kit to test and review. So over […]
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