By Todd Fratzel
DELTA® Expanding Line-up with New Sanders Anderson, SC, April 16, 2012 – DELTA®Power Equipment Corporation, a designer and manufacturer of benchtop and stationary woodworking machinery and dust management systems, is introducing four innovative new sanders designed to meet the needs of today’s professional woodworker and serious home shop woodworker. The new sanders include a 26-inch […]
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By Todd Fratzel
Re-Usable Glue Brush Eliminates Disposable Brushes Once again someone has designed a product that I sure wish was my idea! Rockler recently introduced Silicone Glue Brushes as a re-useable alternative to disposable glue brushes. I recently started using these brushes around the shop and I want to share my thoughts on them. Features Silicone Glue […]
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By Rob Robillard
Senco® Introduces JoistPro™ 150 and 250 Metal Connector Nailer Building a home or adding onto a home requires that today’s builder to use alot of metal connectors. New building codes require us to build and brace our structures for hurricane force wind, lateral movement and uplift. These stricter building codes have led the building […]
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By Todd Fratzel
Senco Fusion F-16A Cordless Angled Finish Nailer Cordless nailers continue to gobble up market share in the pneumatic fastening market. Until recently there existed two basic options including nailers that relied on a fuel source (gas) or battery powered versions that used the power of a flywheel. Both of those technologies had advantages but now […]
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By Todd Fratzel
La Mirada, Calif. – Makita, a worldwide manufacturer of technologically advanced power tools that are more compact with less weight yet deliver industrial strength power and results, has released a new 1-1/4 HP* Compact Router, model RT0700C. The new Compact Router combines performance and precision with less weight in a more compact size. And it’s […]
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By Todd Fratzel
Tool Designed for Simplified, Daily Jobsite Use Mount Prospect, Ill., March 12, 2012 – Bosch is expanding its laser distance measurer portfolio with the launch of the new Bosch GLM 50, designed for users who need a simplified, yet durable laser distance measurer for daily use on the jobsite. With the five most commonly used […]
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By Todd Fratzel
Oscillating Tools Continue to Develop! It’s hard to say whether oscillating tools or impact drivers are leading the way in the power tool category but both of them sure are on fire these days. Not to be outdone by others in the industry today Bosch announced their tool-less version of the Oscillating Tool with the […]
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By Rob Robillard
Jot Spot The folks at Tablet Tape recently sent me a few of their peel and stick Jot Spots to review. I first saw this innovative product at the 2011 Build Boston event. I met the owner and inventor Mike Cannata who took the time to show me his product. What’s a Jot Spot? A […]
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By Todd Fratzel
CINCINNATI (February 28, 2012) – Senco Brands, Inc. now offers its PC1279 air compressor and three-tool combo kit, which represents an exceptional value at $319.00. Included are an oil-free pancake air compressor with ¼” x 25′ air hose, FinishPro 35 angled finish nailer, FinishPro 18 brad nailer, SLS18 stapler and tool storage bag. The kit […]
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By Jeff Williams
Ridgid Fuego 12 Amp 6-1/2 in. Framing Saw R3203 If you have been following tool news for a while you know this saw is not new. In fact the Ridgid Fuego 6-1/2″ Framing Saw has been on the market for over five years and the reason it is still sold today is because it is a […]
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