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Give the gift of batteries this Christmas

Upgrade your loved one’s tools with new batteries Every year we get a number of requests for gift ideas as the holiday season approaches. To stem the tide a little we publish a gift guide filled with all the tools from the last year that we recommend. From hand tools to cordless to large shop […]

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Bosch Offers New 10″ Axial-Glide™ Miter Saw

Bosch Introduces Axial-Glide™ System to 10-inch Dual Bevel Glide™ Miter Saw Mount Prospect, Ill., November 18, 2013 – After launching the Bosch 12-inch glide saw, professionals have been eagerly awaiting the announcement of a compact 10-inch version. Bosch has answered this call with the new CM10GD 10-inch Dual Bevel Glide™ Miter Saw. The second tool […]

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Milwaukee M18 FUEL 6-1/2″ Circular Saw Review

M18 Brushless Circular Saw Kit – Model 2730-22 Milwaukee Tools just released several new M18 cordless tools under the FUEL brand. These new tools all include several advanced features including: brushless motors, high capacity 4.0 Ah batteries, and advanced electronics that maximize the motor and battery output for maximum efficiency resulting in longer run time […]

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Milwaukee M18 FUEL Sawzall Review – Model 2720-20

Milwaukee 18V Brushless Reciprocating Saw – Sawzall Model 2720-20 The recent lineup of brushless tools from Milwaukee includes several impressive 18 volt power tools that offer corded power in a cordless platform. The all new M18 Cordless Sawzall (Model 2720-20) really showcases and defends my assertion that the “cord” has finally been cut on tools […]

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STAFDA Annual Convention and Trade Show 2013

STAFDA Annual Convention and Trade Show 2013 The Speciality Tool and Fastener Division Association (STAFDA) held their annual convention and trade show, where hundreds of vendors get a chance to showcase their newest products, offer generous terms to distributors, and often give consumers, distributors, and journalists a sneak peak of upcoming innovations. Here at Tool […]

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Diablo Unveils New Innovations in their Blade Technology at Diablo’s Media Event at STAFDA Show

Diablo’s Media Event at STAFDA Show On Tuesday November 12th Diablo showcased their latest innovations in abrasives, and reciprocating blades at STAFDA’s annual convention where hundreds of vendors get a chance to showcase their  newest products, offer generous terms to distributors, and often give consumers, distributors, and journalists a sneak peak of upcoming innovations. We at […]

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General 8-in-1 LED Precision Screwdriver Review

General Tools Lighted 8-IN-1 Screwdriver – Model 75108 The He-Man Club of America will probably revoke my membership card for writing this, but sometimes you just don’t need a bigger hammer – you need a smaller tool with a delicate touch. There, I admitted it. And I feel good, because that’s precisely what General Tool’s […]

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Makita® Expands 18V Lithium-Ion Tool Line-up

Makita® Now Offers 70 Cordless Power Tools on 18V Platform La Mirada, CA – Makita has the world’s largest 18V lithium-ion cordless tool line-up* with over 70 tools powered by one 18V LXT® battery that reaches a full charge in only 30 minutes. This is the latest in a growing list of industry milestones by […]

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Rockler adds another superstore to the fold

Late this last summer Rockler opened their first Superstore about 5 miles from me in Minnesota. Now they are almost finished with their second and this time it’s in the pacific north west. The Seattle location is opening mid-December and it is going to be a huge hit. I’ve been to the Maplewood store many […]

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Milwaukee M18 Cordless SDS Plus Rotary Hammer Review

Milwaukee M18™ Cordless 5/8″ SDS Plus Rotary Hammer Kit 2612-21 I used the Milwaukee M18 Cordless ⅝” SDS Plus Rotary Hammer to drill holes for Tapcon screws to reattach 2×6 ledgers for on-grade landings onto poured concrete foundations. Job-site Tough Originally they had been attached with un-coated powder actuated nails that didn’t hold up to […]

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