By Rob Robillard
Bosch PS21-2A The folks at Bosch sent me their Bosch PS21-2A 12-Volt Max Pocket Driver to review. The kit includes: Bosch PS21-2A 12-Volt Max Two-Speed Pocket Driver, Two lithium-ion 12-volt Max batteries, 30-minute charger, Carrying case. First Impression: What impressed me the most about the PS21 was how compact and light the Bosch […]
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By Todd Fratzel
Diamond Edge™ Chop Saw Blade that Allows Diamond to be used to cut Metal TOWSON, Md. (Nov. 9, 2010) – DEWALT announces the launch of the industry’s first Diamond Edge Chop Saw Blade (DW8500). By utilizing technology that allows diamond to be used to cut metal without sacrificing cutting performance, the Diamond Edge blade reduces […]
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By Todd Fratzel
MAKITA RAISES THE BAR AGAIN WITH SECOND-GENERATION 18V COMPACT LITHIUM-ION CORDLESS DRIVER-DRILL New compact cordless driver-drill is successor to the category-leader BDF452HW NOVEMBER 24, 2010 – 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 released […]
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By Todd Fratzel
Amprobe Electrical Testing Tools Recently the folks at Amprobe sent us several of their residential electrical testing tools to evaluate. Whether you’re a home owner or contractor having a reliable set of electrical testing tools is invaluable. They sent us Amprobe’s PK-100R Residential Testing Kit and ACD-4 Digital Clamp Meter along with a convenient carrying […]
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By Rob Robillard
Milwaukee® M12 Cordless Copper Tube Cutter I recently had the opportunity to evaluate and test the Milwaukee Cordless Copper Tubing Cutter, Model # 2471-22. The M12 Copper Tubing Cutter is designed for cutting copper and is touted to be a huge time saver for plumbers, mechanical contractors and re-modelers. First Impression: The M12 cutter comes […]
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By Todd Fratzel
Ridgid Offers Lifetime Service Agreement Earlier this week I had the pleasure of meeting with Jason Swanson who represents Ridgid Tools. Jason was showing me lots of great new tools from Ridgid and explaining to me how the purchase of a Rigid Tool comes along with a really amazing Lifetime Service Agreement. Check out this […]
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By Rob Robillard
Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Recalls Bosch Hammer Drills Due to Electrical Shock Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or […]
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By Todd Fratzel
Porter-Cable C2004-WK 165 PSI Four-Gallon Compressor The folks at Porter-Cable recently sent us their all new pancake-style four gallong compressor, the C2004-WK. The C2004-WK was released this fall and features higher working pressure, lighter weight and a smaller size. All of these new features make it an exciting new option in the pancake-style segment. C2004-WK […]
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By Todd Fratzel
Milwaukee M12™ Cordless Heated Jacket Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation continues to expand the industry’s largest sub-compact battery system with the introduction of the new M12™ Cordless Heated Jacket. Compatible with the entire line of M12™ professional power tools, the new heated jacket utilizes the innovative M12™ RED LITHIUM® battery technology to actively warm the body […]
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By Todd Fratzel
IRWIN® Tools Announces New Saw Blades at 2010 STAFDA Convention IRWIN® Tools recently announced several new saw blades for circular saws at the 2010 STAFDA Convention. MARATHON Fiber Cement Circular Saw Blade The IRWIN MARATHON Polycrystalline Diamond (PCD) fiber cement blade has diamond tipped teeth to deliver up to 15 times longer life compared to […]
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