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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By Todd Fratzel
Ridgid Model R3401 5″ Fiber Cement Saw with AirGuard Technology Over the last 6 months we’ve been testing the Ridgid 5″ Fiber Cement Saw with AirGuard Technology on a commercial building project. The project including installing roughly 10,000 sq. feet of fiber cement panel siding. The project required very detailed cuts around windows, doors, and […]
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By Todd Fratzel
Non-Slip Push Tool with Greater Gripping Power Makes Cutting Safer, Easier MEDINA, MN (June 14, 2011) – Rockler Woodworking and Hardware announces the release of the Bench Dog® Push-Bloc™, a new, high-tech version of an ordinary push tool used to guide stock when cutting. The Bench Dog Push-Bloc makes the process of routing, ripping, jointing, […]
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By Todd Fratzel
New Bosch Oscillating Tool Blades Deliver 30 Percent Longer Life, Greater Speed at the Application Titanium coating increases life of half-moon cutting blades 3Max tear drop-shaped carbide blade that saves time on grout/thinset removal Mount Prospect, Ill., June 15, 2011 – The hottest power tool segment should benefit from the best accessories on the planet. […]
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By Todd Fratzel
New Driver-Drill Is Latest Addition To 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Line-Up LXFD01 delivers big 18V power yet weighs less than 4 pounds JUNE 14, 2011 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 added to its […]
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