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Off the Beaten Path at IBS 2011 (Part 2)

As my “off the beaten path” coverage from the 2011 International Builders’ Show continues (see part one here), I find myself suddenly concerned about oil canning. What’s oil canning, you ask? Well, I can tell you that it frequently accompanies mushrooming. Both issues have everything to do with the way composite fascia boards and planking […]

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Rockler To Distribute Laguna Tools

Rockler is First U.S. Retailer to Distribute Laguna’s Premium Line of Woodworking Power Tools and Accessories On-line and at Nationwide Retail Stores MEDINA, MN (January 11, 2011) – Rockler Woodworking and Hardware, a national retailer of woodworking tools and supplies, announced an agreement with Laguna Tools, a California-based manufacturer of stationary power tools for woodworking, […]

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DEWALT Impact Clutch Accessory

DEWALT® Impact Clutch™ Accessory Holder Extends Bit Life by More Than Five Times Every one I know new has an impact driver; from carpenters to plum,bers and electricians.   Impact drivers have made at least at 50% improvement in setting the screws; the impact driver made a MAJOR difference with the sheet metal screws.  The only issue with […]

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Paslode Cordless Roofing Nailer Video

Tool Box Buzz Authors Featured In Paslode Video Check out a cool new video from Paslode regarding the recently released Paslode Cordless Roofing Nailer. The video was taped at this summer’s Remodeler’s Show in Baltimore.

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Generac XP Portable Generators For Construction Sites

Generac XP Series Portable Generators The leader in standby power generation, Generac® Power Systems, Inc, Waukesha, Wis., has brought to market its updated professional-grade line of portable generators, the Generac XP Series. “The XP Series portable generators are engineered specifically with professionals in mind,” says Cathy Olig, senior channel manager, Generac. “We upgraded the series with […]

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Tools from the 2011 International Builder’s Show

Tools at the International Builder’s Show Today at the 2011 International Builder’s Show we spent the entire day focused on tools. Before getting into some of the memorable tools from the show I wanted to vent a bit to the tool industry. I’m very disappointed that more tool companies don’t come to the show and […]

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Off the Beaten Path at IBS 2011 (Part 1)

IBS 2011 – Day 1 My favorite thing about the International Builders’ Show each year, as I mentioned earlier this week, is the chance to see lots of cool new ideas and products in one place. After one day, I can already say that this year’s show didn’t disappoint. Tool Box Buzz reported earlier today […]

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The Paslode® TetraGrip™ Fastening System A Revolution In Subfloor Fastening

Drives Like A Nail. Holds Like A Screw.™ (Vernon Hills, IL) – The Paslode® TetraGrip™ Subfloor Fastening System is a technological breakthrough in subfloor fastening for the residential builder. With its dedicated pneumatic coil nailer, the TetraGrip™ fastener drives like a nail and holds like a screw. But its revolutionary barb-threaded design eliminates subfloor nail […]

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TOOLS OF THE WEIRD: A bomb shaped toolbox?

One of the new features I’ll be contributing to Tool Box Buzz is a periodic Tools of the Weird post. What better way to kick it off than with oobject.com’s list of the World’s 10 Most Interesting Toolboxes, beginning with this beauty that looks like it was taken directly from the belly of a WWII […]

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RYOBI® 18V ONE+ Impact Wrench

RYOBI® 18V ONE+ Impact Wrench P260 The Ryobi 18V ONE+ Impact Wrench is great for any project because of its compact design made for easy storage and mobility. A built-in LED work light makes using this wrench a breeze in all types of environments. This versatile tool can also be used as a driver with the […]

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