By Rob Robillard
Milwaukee Ax Reciprocating Blade A reciprocating saw, used in construction and demolition work, achieves its cutting action through a push-and-pull (“reciprocating”) motion of the blade. This type of saw, is also known as a recip saw, or Sawzall. 65 years ago Milwaukee invented the reciprocating saw, and since then, SAWZALL is a name that has been […]
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By Jeff Williams
Milwaukee Introduces Double-Ended Power Bits A couple months ago we attended the Milwaukee Tool New Product Symposium 2016. Towards the end of our rotation we came to the accessories room. Usually, the accessories are not that glamorous at media events. This year was a little different, Milwaukee was really showing off its carbide Sawzall blades […]
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By Rob Robillard
Table Saw Stand My crew and I are all about efficiency and portability. The table saw is the cornerstone of our mobile carpentry work-site set up, and we wanted better safety and performance from our table saw. Portable, Durable and Accurate – Does it exist? We wanted something that would allow us to be portable, […]
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By Todd Fratzel
Shop Storage Solutions Rockler continues to design innovative solutions for the workshop. Over the last few years they have released so many excellent products to help organize shops at extremely affordable prices. This latest release is another excellent example. Medina, MN – Rockler Woodworking and Hardware has introduced a new kind of bracket that not […]
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By Rob Robillard
Husky 22 in. Pro Grade Rolling Tote Model GP-44449N13 Review The proper storage bag is the one that most perfectly matches the application. For mobile jobs I see a lot of guys carrying around a mix of bags and boxes. But I’ve noticed that over the last few months some contractors are resorting to rolling totes […]
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By Todd Fratzel
Bosch Starlock™ Professional Interface System for Multi-Tool Accessories Sets High Bar for Power Transmission, Precision Mt. Prospect, Ill., January 28, 2016 – The multi-tool market’s search for a professional interface that delivers maximum power transmission and quick change out has come to an end. The Starlock™ interface system delivers three-dimensional fit for high torque transfer […]
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By Jeff Williams
2015 Holiday Tool Guide – DIY Edition Another year has come and gone and the holidays are rapidly approaching. Instead of hastily grabbing something out of the special buy bins up by the register at the big box store, let us help. Take a peak through the holiday tool guide and find something for the loved […]
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By Philip Benevides
SDS-Plus Hammer Drill Bit Showdown It’s hard to get excited about drilling in concrete, let alone a concrete drill bit, but what we KNOW is exciting, is performance. Harvard marketing professor Theodore Levitt put it best when he said “People don’t want to buy a quarter-inch drill. They want a quarter-inch hole.” His simple statement […]
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By Todd Fratzel
New Diablo Cutting Products The folks at Diablo recently announced several new products at STAFDA 2014. Diablo continues to offer innovative cutting solutions for a wide range of applications and the latest products are sure to impress end users. We has an opportunity to hear all about these new products including: High Performance Hole Saws, […]
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By Jeff Williams
NOVA LAUNCHES IMPROVED INFINITY QUICK CHANGE CHUCK SYSTEM Enhance Productivity, Spend More Time Turning! St Petersburg, Fla. – September 11, 2014 – NOVA, a leading innovator in the woodturning and woodworking industry for more than 25 years, is introducing a new and improved version of its NOVA Infinity Quick Change Chuck System (http://www.novainfinitychuck.com/), and is […]
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