By Todd Fratzel
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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By Todd Fratzel
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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By Rob Robillard
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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By Todd Fratzel
Porter-Cable PC250MTK Oscillating Multi-Tool At this year’s International Builder’s Show in Orlando I had a chance to get a sneak peak of Porter-Cable’s entry into the world of oscillating multi-tools. Over the last couple of months I’ve been using and testing the all new Porter-Cable PC250MTK Oscillating Multi-Tool. Porter-Cable might be a tad late to […]
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By Rob Robillard
Night Stick Pro Flashlight/Floodlight XPP-5422G Looking for a jobsite grade flashlight for your toolbox? Here it is. The Night Stick Pro from Bayco is one tough light. Plus it’s safety rated to be used in hazardous workplace environments and is intrinsically safe. Intrinsically safe lights are designed to eliminate “sparking” which can cause explosions in […]
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By Rob Robillard
Bosch 18 Volt Lithium-Ion Rotary Hammer Drill RHH180 Bosch First Impressions Are Lasting: Bosch recently came out with a cordless 18-Volt Rotary Hammer. I recently tested one out and then gave it to my brother who is a licensed plumber to test out on the job site. There are not too many cordless tools that impress […]
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By Todd Fratzel
1/2″ D-Handle Right Angle Drill Kit 3002-1 Over the last few months I’ve been testing a new right angle drill while wiring my new workshop. The folks at Milwaukee sent me their 1/2″ D-Handle Right Angle Drill Kit 3002-1 to test and evaluate. Right angle drills are a staple for both plumbers and electricians. Without […]
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By Todd Fratzel
Bosch GTS1031 10” Portable Jobsite Table Saw During the past year I’ve had the pleasure of evaluating two of the best power tools to come along in quite some time. Both of them happen to come from the amazing engineers at Bosch. The new GCM12SD Glide Miter Saw which I think is the absolute best […]
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By Todd Fratzel
PORTER-CABLE® Compact, Low-Noise, One-Gallon Trim Compressor TOWSON, Md. (June 20, 2011) – PORTER-CABLE announced today the introduction of its heavy-duty, one-gallon, 135 Max PSI quiet trim compressor (C1010). The new one-man compressor offers contractors a lightweight, compact design and quiet operation for custom trim and/or punch-out work. Ideal for finish carpenters, remodelers and woodworkers, the […]
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By Todd Fratzel
RIDGID Tri-Stack 5-Gallon Portable Electric Compressor Several months ago the folks at Ridgid sent me their new Tri-Stack 5 Gallon Compressor (Model OF50150TS) to test and review. Compressors are one of the power tools that my crew seems to destroy go through often so I was very interested to test this new compressor design. From […]
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