By Ethan Bickford
Metabo HPT MultiVolt Miter Saw Tool manufacturers are pushing the limits of cordless tools further and further every day. Metabo HPT (formerly Hitachi Power Tools) is going big into their new dual voltage 36 volt cordless/corded platform. We’ve tested a couple of these tools including the 36V MultiVolt 1/2-in Hammer Drill. One standout addition […]
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By Todd Fratzel
STIHL HTA 85 Cordless Pole Pruner Saw Outdoor power equipment is steadily transitioning from small gas powered motors to cordless battery powered platforms. This is true not only for the major cordless tool manufacturers but also companies squarely focused on outdoor power equipment like STIHL. One of those tools is the STIHL HTA 85 Electric […]
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By Rob Robillard
Simpson Quik Stik Rafter and Truss Fastening System The Simpson Strong-Tie Quik Stik Fastening System is an auto-feed screw-gun extension, designed to drives 6-inch structural screws into top plates for truss and rafter connections. Code Compliant Fastener The Quick Stik replaces the need to use Simpson H2.5 hurricane ties by installing a 6” code-compliant structural […]
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By Rob Robillard
ToolBoxBuzz is celebrating 100k YouTube Subscribers – 2 Giveaways Great news guys! Our YouTube Channel is approaching 100K subscribers. As a thank you to all of you we’ve teamed up with Milwaukee Tool for a special tool giveaway. Milwaukee Tool has generously offered a massive prize for this big milestone. We’ll be giving away the […]
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By Rob Robillard
Metabo Impact Driver 602396 Review The folks at Metabo released a new brushless ¼” impact driver that pairs nicely with their compact 4.0-Ah battery. This new impact driver has some upgraded features and specs and was redesigned for heavy duty construction use. It promises to deliver durability and precision, while only weighing in at 3.1 lbs. […]
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By Rob Robillard
PLS 180G laser Review Most contractors know Pacific Laser Systems as a PLS laser, and many do not know that PLS is a Fluke company. PLS just introduced 11 new; point, line, and rotary lasers, that feature improved durability, accuracy, and performance. We took a look at the PLS 180G Green Cross-Line Laser. 3 New Lasers PLS […]
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By Todd Fratzel
Milwaukee M18™ RADIUS™ Compact Site Light w/ ONE-KEY™ 2146-20 Temporary jobsite lighting is something that everyone in the trades has to deal with whether it’s new construction, renovations or remodeling as the final lighting is typically not available. Milwaukee has been releasing a wide range of jobsite lighting solutions over the past few years. One […]
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By Todd Fratzel
M18 FUEL™ 1” High Torque Impact Wrench MILWAUKEE, WI- Milwaukee Tool just elevated the productivity for users who fasten up to 1-3/4” bolts with the introduction of the first and only cordless 1” high torque impact wrench. An incredible breakthrough for cordless power tool technology, the M18 FUEL™ 1” High Torque Impact Wrench w/ ONE-KEY™ […]
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By Rob Robillard
Diablo SANDNET Reusable Sanding Discs SandNet™ sanding discs for Orbital and Dual-Action (DA) Sanders. Featuring Advanced Sanding Technology, the free-flow net design of Diablo SandNet™ sanding discs offers an impressive 10 times longer life versus standard sanding discs; a significant reduction of disc changes on the job for enhanced productivity to save the Pro time […]
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By Jeff Williams
New Ryobi Tools – 2019 A couple days ago (early March 2019) we got an email from our contact at Ryobi about the new Ryobi tools coming the first part of this year. What I love about the green brand is that they’re not afraid to make niche tools. Tools that you may only use […]
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