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 […]
Continue reading »
By Todd Fratzel
Milwaukee® Introduces Most Compact 5/8” SDS Plus Hammer Drill on the Market Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation introduces the new 5/8” SDS Plus Rotary Hammer, the lightest and most compact tool in its class. At 10.9″ long and only 4.6 lbs, this hammer is ideal for drilling overhead and in tight spaces, yet powerful enough to […]
Continue reading »
By Todd Fratzel
7/8” SDS Plus D-Handle Rotary Hammer Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation introduces a new 7/8” SDS Plus D-Handle Rotary Hammer that lasts longer and drills faster than other tools in its class. With renowned Milwaukee durability, the 5262-21 provides up to 15% more life in even the toughest applications and provides up to 40% faster drilling […]
Continue reading »
By Todd Fratzel
Milwaukee® Introduces Cordless SDS Plus Rotary Hammer with 2X Longer Life Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation expands its M18™ LITHIUM-ION system with the introduction of the M18™ Cordless 7/8” SDS Plus Rotary Hammer. As part of Milwaukee’s renewed dedication to rotary hammer development, this new addition to both the M18™ System and rotary hammer offering delivers […]
Continue reading »
By Todd Fratzel
Competition Sparks Constant Stream of New Tool Technology Over the past two weeks I had the pleasure of visiting the folks at DEWALT and Bosch for their annual Media Events. The thing that really resonated with me after flying home was the amazing pressure on manufacturers to push their research and development activities to keep […]
Continue reading »
By Todd Fratzel
Bosch Introduces Impressive 2011 Tool Line-Up Earlier this week I had the pleasure of traveling to Chicago to visit the folks at Bosch Tools and see some exciting new products for 2011 along with some exclusive peaks into offerings that may hit the shelves next year. Bosch Tools have always a premium brand in my […]
Continue reading »
By Todd Fratzel
DEWALT announces the launch of its new 12” Sliding Compound Miter Saw (DWS780) Last week I visited the folks at DEWALT at their 2011 Media Event in which they unveiled quite a few new tools including a new 12″ Sliding Compound Miter Saw. The new saw, DWS780, is built around a platform that already has […]
Continue reading »
By Rob Robillard
Todd Fratzel and Rob Robillard both attended the 2011 DEWALT Media Event this week. Here’s a short video that Rob produced with some highlights from the event. Additional news and reviews will follow this summer as we test some of the new offerings.
Continue reading »
By Todd Fratzel
Mount Prospect, Ill., June 1, 2011 – Bosch Measuring Tools, the worldwide leader in laser measuring technology, introduces the laser distance measurer of the future. The GLM 80, the first Li-ion battery-powered combination laser distance and angle measurer, incorporates a number of new features including the ability to accurately measure heights of and distances to […]
Continue reading »
By Todd Fratzel
This week I had the pleasure of visiting the headquarters of DEWALT in Baltimore MD. I attended a special media event where DEWALT unveiled their latest cordless system the 20V MAX! This new system is very exciting and one that I think will be a huge hit. I’ll be writing more about this in the […]
Continue reading »