By Todd Fratzel
RIDGID 12″ Sliding Compound Miter Saw – Model MS1290LZA Over the years I’ve tested a fair number of miter saws so I was eager to try my first Ridgid. I’m a huge fan of the Ridgid brand and consider them to be a hidden jewel in our industry. They sent me their 12″ sliding compound […]
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By Rob Robillard
Senco DuraSpin Auto-Feed Screwdriver DS 312-18v Review Auto-Feed Screwdrivers have been around for quite a few years and were mainly used for drywall and decking applications. Last year Senco introduced their Senco DuraSpin Auto-Feed Screwdriver DS 312-18v with a lithium-ion battery. The Senco DuraSpin Auto-Feed Screwdriver DS 312-18v is a dedicated cordless auto-feed screwdriver that […]
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By Rob Robillard
MAKITA Cordless Band Saw XBP01 Review Makita has been kicking ass lately with the introduction of several new 18 volt tools to their already impressive 70 plus cordless lineup. The new MAKITA Cordless Portable Band Saw XBP01 is a compact 7.5 lbs. and meets ANSI Standard 60745-2-20 is suitable for appropriate one-handed operation. A cordless […]
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By Todd Fratzel
Updated Line of Lights From Energizer Starting in November of 2014, an updated line of Energizer® Hard Case® Professional® lights will be hitting the market. The first generation of these lights were really great, so I was eager to check out this new updated line. Energizer sent me two of the new lights to check […]
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By Todd Fratzel
Bosch’s Active Response Technology™ One of the exciting new product features that Bosch is introducing this year is their Active Response Technology™. This year at the 2014 World of Concrete I had a chance to experience this new technology and I was blown away. Have you ever been using a heavy duty drill when it […]
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By Todd Fratzel
Bosch Barrel-Grip Jig Saw I only recently became a fan of barrel-grip jig saws. Now they are the only type of jig saw that I use so I was pretty excited to get my hands on the latest version from Bosch, the JS572EBL. The Bosch JS572EBL jig saw is an update of the popular JS470EB […]
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By Todd Fratzel
Enter For A Chance To Win Makita XSH01X/Z Cordless circular saws are really evolving into powerhouse tools and Makita is making a big splash with the XSH01X/Z, a 36 volt circular saw featuring a full 7-1/4″ blade and corded power. This unique new offering uses two (2) 18V batteries instead of a single 36V battery. […]
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By Todd Fratzel
New Line of DEWALT Hammer Drills Back in January I had a chance to get my hands on this new line of hammer drills that use anti-vibration and anti-rotation technology and I was very impressed. With a continued emphasis on producing safer power tools these new hammer drills are sure to be very popular with […]
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By Todd Fratzel
Combines Functions of Wire Strippers and Long-Nose Pliers in One Tool March 18, 2014 (Lincolnshire, IL) – Klein Tools (http://www.kleintools.com), for professionals since 1857, introduces the All-Purpose Pliers, a more durable wire stripping tool that also has the functionality of a long-nose pliers. The All-Purpose Pliers (Cat. No. J206-8C) can strip, cut, and loop 8-16 […]
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By Todd Fratzel
Milwaukee Expands Popular M12 FUEL Lineup As I noted earlier this year, Milwaukee has impressed me more than any other tool company in the last year and that’s largely due to their M12 and M18 FUEL line of cordless tools. Today they announced another 12 volt tool to the platform with their M12 FUEL™ HACKZALL®. […]
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