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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DEWALT 12 Volt MAX* Lithium Ion 1/4” Screwdriver Kit Review

DEWALT 12 Volt MAX* Lithium Ion 1/4” Screwdriver Kit ( DCF610S2) Back in June I had the pleasure of traveling down to MD to Black & Decker University for the unveiling of DEWALT’s new 12 Volt MAX* cordless platform. At that event I had the pleasure of testing the new tools for a limited time. […]

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Milwaukee® Introduces New M18™ Cordless 3/8” Right Angle Drill Driver

M18™ Cordless3/8” Right Angle Drill Driver with Electronic Clutch MILWAUKEE, WI – Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation expands its M18™ LITHIUM-ION system with the new M18™ Cordless 3/8” Right Angle Drill Driver. As the only 18V Right Angle Drill with an adjustable clutch feature, the new tool provides eleven torque settings, plus one drill mode, for […]

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CPSC Pushes SawStop Type Technology

Consumer Product Safety Commission Looking To Cut Table Saw Injuries A recent article from USA Today points to a concerning trend from the Consumer Product Safety Commission with regard to Table Saw Safety. It appears that lobbying efforts by Stephen Gass, the inventor of the technology used in SawStop, is helping push the consideration of […]

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VIDEO: Going All Medieval on The Power Box 360

Can Bosch’s sound system take out an army? Looking for a secret recipe to prove the toughness of your product? Well, a big helping of ancient weapon technology never hurts. Next, stir in a little Bubba humor and a couple of guys who appear to have a fair amount of experience with breaking things. Sprinkle […]

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A New Day For DELTA®

Delta Power Equipment Corporation Closes Deal with Stanley Black & Decker Anderson, SC, February 7, 2011) – Delta Power Equipment Corporation announced today that its deal to purchase the DELTA® brand of woodworking equipment and machinery from Stanley Black & Decker closed on Friday, February 4, 2011 as expected. A wholly-owned subsidiary of Chang Type […]

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Application Specific SAWZALL® Blades Solve Common Frustrations

Application Specific SAWZALL® Blades MILWAUKEE, WI– Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation expands the new wood-cutting SAWZALL® blade offering with two new Application Specific blades focused on eliminating key user frustrations.  While the recently launched wood-cutting blades appeal to the majority of users by delivering the fastest cuts, most nail durability, and quickest plunge cuts on the […]

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Milwaukee M12 Cordless Heated Jacket Review

Milwaukee M12™ Cordless Heated Jacket Back in November we told you about a really innovative new product from Milwaukee, the Milwaukee M12™ Cordless Heated Jacket. The Milwaukee M12™ Cordless Heated Jacket is certainly a tool accessory that is sorely needed here in New England this winter! We are having one of the snowiest and coldest […]

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Porter-Cable 23GA, 1-3/8” Pin Nailer Kit Review

Porter-Cable 23GA, 1-3/8” Pin Nailer Kit (model PIN138) Earlier this fall Porter-Cable introduced the first ever maintenance-free pin nailer with its new 23GA, 1-3/8” Pin Nailer Kit (model PIN138). We’ve been testing the new pin nailer for the last couple months so that we could share this review. Pin nailers are essential for projects where […]

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Bosch Power Box™ 360 Poised to Re-Define Jobsite Sound System Category

Power Box legend keeps growing thanks to premium sound quality, durability and loads of new features! The award-winning Bosch Power Box™ immediately became one of the manufacturer’s hottest selling products when it was first introduced in 2004 and, again, when it was upgraded in 2006. With its unmistakable roll-cage design, the original Power Box™ became […]

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MAKITA At World of Concrete 2011

More hands-on demo’s allow concrete contractors & dealers to feel the difference for themselves. FEBRUARY 1, 2011 – La Mirada, CA Makita joined nearly 50,000 concrete contractors and dealers under brilliant sunny skies in Las Vegas for four days of hammering, surfacing and drilling at the annual World of Concrete trade show. The World of […]

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