By Todd Fratzel
Upgrades To Milwaukee M12 Drilling and Fastening Tools On my recent trip to Milwaukee, WI I was able to see some great new upgraded M12 products, specifically in the drilling and fastening category. Milwaukee is aggressively working to keep this lineup of tools refreshed with the latest technology. The performance, power, and run-time of these […]
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By Todd Fratzel
Bosch Keeps Even the Noisiest Jobsites Rocking Jobsite radios continue to be solid performer for all tool brands and they are being updated on a regular basis. This time it’s Bosch’s turn to release another new radio that looks like the big brother of the PB120 that was released earlier this year. Mt. Prospect, Ill., […]
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By Todd Fratzel
Klein Tools 11-in-1 Screwdriver/Nutdriver Klein Tools recently partnered up with the folks at The Home Depot. This is pretty exciting news for DIY’ers and Electricians who rely on Klein Tools. We recently ran a giveaway in order to highlight the new partnership and also to get one of their new tools into the hands of […]
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By Todd Fratzel
Freud Track Saw Blades Compatible with Festool and Other Track Saws Atlanta, Georgia – Freud America, Inc. is pleased to introduce a new blade series ideal for Festool® and other Track Saws. This new blade series is the FIRST and ONLY one for a Festool® Saw with anti-vibration design for smoother, quieter cuts to deliver […]
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By Todd Fratzel
Folding Utility Knives with BladeLock Technology Folding utility knives seem to be all the rage these days and the latest designs from IRWIN Tools follow suit. IRWIN introduced three new models including the FK100, FK150, and FK250. All three folding utility knives have the patented BladeLock Technology which keeps the blades locked unless the knife […]
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By Todd Fratzel
Ryobi AirStrike 18-Gauge Brad Nailer Cordless tools continue to push for a life without cords and hoses! The folks at Ryobi just released an 18 gauge brad nailer that works off their 18 volt battery platform. Notice I didn’t say anything about a gas cartridge or hooking up an air hose. This bad boy works […]
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By Todd Fratzel
DEWALT® Launches New Compact 18V/20V MAX* Corded and Cordless Portable Wet/Dry Vacuums Here’s another favorite of mine from the 2013 DEWALT Media Event. This handy shop vacuum is perfect for remodels and punch list work. The best part is you can run it off regular 120V power via a cord, or you can use battery […]
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By Todd Fratzel
DEWALT DCF680 Screwdriver Earlier this year I attended the DEWALT 2013 Media Event and I got to try this unique new screwdriver. At first I thought it might be kinda “gimmicky” but quickly realized it has huge potential. Within seconds of picking up the screwdriver you quickly learn how to control left and right rotation […]
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By Todd Fratzel
Expands Your Automobile Charging Options RIDGID recently introduced a cool new accessory that I think is going to create lots of buzz this year. It’s the RIDGID 100 Watt Power Inverter RD97100. The RD97100 is a power inverter for your automobile. It allows you to charge and/or power up to three different devices including: 120 […]
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By Todd Fratzel
JET 6″ Deluxe Jointer with QS Knives – Model JJ-6CSDX One of the last pieces of equipment to show up for my new woodshop was the JET JJ-6CSDX 6″ Jointer. The size of my shop dictated that I get a 6″ jointer so I opted for the JJ-6CSDX with an extra long 56″ table length. […]
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