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SNAP-ON 5314 MULTI-FUNCTION FOLDING KNIFE

Snap-On recently came out with a new folding Multi-Function Knife.  While it’s bulky for a knife what you might not notice right off the bat is that this knife also is a spring loaded needle nose Plier.  The most interesting part of this multi-tool is how the pliers fold out of the tool handle.  I’ve never seen this done before […]

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Bosch Wallscanner D-tect™150 with Ultra-Wide Band (UWB) Radar Technology

UWB Radar Technology pinpoints material type, depth and relative width of objects with superior accuracy 07.29.2011– MOUNT PROSPECT, ILL. Bosch Measuring Tools, the world-wide leader in measuring technology, introduces the use of Ultra-Wide Band (UWB) Radar Technology with the new Bosch D-tect 150 Wall/Floor scanner. With the use of UWB Radar Technology, Bosch has created […]

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Milwaukee Tools 2011 Media Event

Milwaukee Tools Last week I was in the great city of Milwaukee attending their 2011 Media/Publishers day. It was a long day filled with hands on demonstrations of all the exciting new tools for this year including some sneak peaks at tools that will likely hit the shelves early next year. I love these events […]

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Bostitch 15 Gauge Finish Nailer Kit Preview – Model N62FNK-2

Bostitch 15 Gauge Finish Nailer Kit – Model N62FNK-2 NEW BRITAIN, Conn. (July 20, 2011) – Bostitch® announced today the introduction of a new 15 gauge finish nailer kit – model N62FNK-2. Product Manager Jorge Silveira said, “Extensive field research identified a host of break-through features that will truly make pros productive on the jobsite. […]

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RIDGID 18V Impact Driver Kit Giveaway

Congratulations to Rick Monroe who won our Ridgid 18V Impact Drive Giveaway Contest. Special thanks to Ridgid for sponsoring this months giveaway! RIDGID 18V Lithium-Ion Impact Driver Kit Cordless Impact Drivers are all the rage and now’s your chance to try and win one FREE from RIDGID. One lucky reader from this site and our […]

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Veto Pro Pac XXL-F Tool Bag Review

Veto Pro Pac XXL-F As many of you know I’ve been testing Veto Pro Pac Tool Bags over the last few months and I’m really impressed with them. They recently sent me one of their largest bags, the XXL-F to evaluate. This bag offers a much longer base which allows larger tools like framing squares, […]

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Campbell Hausfeld’s New 200 PSI Compressors

New 200 PSI Compressors Combine Power and Smart Design for Faster Project Completion July 2011—Campbell Hausfeld debuts its first 8-, 15- and 20-gallon 200 PSI air compressors that provide the power to run air tools 40 percent longer than traditional models, resulting in faster home and automotive project completion.  Packed with smart design elements and […]

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Johnson Glo-View® Digital Level Review – Model 40-6048

Glo-View® Digital Level – Model 40-6048 Digital levels are becoming very popular throughout the construction industry. The folks at Johnson Level and Tool sent me their Glo-View® Digital Level – Model 40-6048 to evaluate. It’s a 48″ bubble level with a built-in digital component as well. This is a really nice digital level and one I’d […]

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Johnson Laser Distance Measure Review – Model 40-6001

Johnson Model 40-6001 Laser Distance Measure The folks at Johnson Level and Tool recently sent me some of their latest products to test and evaluate. The first product that I tested was their Model 40-6001 Laser Distance Measure. Laser distance measuring tools are an essential tool in my tool bag and something that every contractor […]

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Duo-Fast Cap Fastener DF150-CS

Duo-Fast Cap Fastener DF150-CS   Duo-Fast Construction is expanding its already impressive lineup of fastening products for roofing and exterior construction with the addition of the DF150-CS cap stapler and Duo-Caps fasteners. This new tool is the product of extensive field research to produce a fastening tool that makes users more productive and profitable on […]

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