By Todd Fratzel
STIHL Battery Powered Chainsaws While STIHL is knows for it’s powerful and reliable line of gas powered chainsaws they also offer a wide range of battery powered chainsaws. Designed with homeowners, maintenance workers and landscapers their lineup of battery powered chainsaws is impressive. We recently tested three different models across two different battery platforms to […]
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By Joe Canning
Hitachi Framing Nailer NR83AA5 Review When you hear the term “Framing nailer” one company comes to mind, Hitachi. The name Hitachi has been at the front of the pack for more than a decade, with their innovation and solidly built framing nailers. In this review, we’ll be taking a look at the Hitachi NR83AA5 Paper […]
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By Rob Robillard
Milwaukee M12 3/8” Crown Stapler 2447 Review Milwaukee has come out with their Milwaukee M12 3/8” Crown Stapler, this stapler spans the gap between a hand stapler and a hamper tacker. At $99.00 Milwaukee was able to replace an arduous hand tool, and make it easier to use, faster and still keep it small enough to fit […]
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By Rob Robillard
Hitachi 10” Sliding Dual Compound Miter Saw with Laser- model C10FSHC Just released, the new Hitachi 10″ Slide Miter Saw C10FSHC has some cool features you may be interested in. This saw also features a zero, rear clearance slide system allowing it to sit on a bench, up against a wall. Compact Slide System The […]
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By Will Endicott
DeWalt FlexVolt 60v Max Brushless Grinder DCG414 Review In the last several years, almost every major tool manufacturer has made a concerted effort to increase and diversify their lines of cordless tools. While the obvious benefits of being cordless are well documented, some tools haven’t been able to meet the performance of their corded counterparts. The […]
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By Rob Robillard
Milwaukee One-Handed M18 Hackzall Reciprocating Saw 2719-20 Milwaukee just released the brand new M18 Fuel Hackzall. This new saw is designed to be a one-handed saw and has had SWEEPING improvements to it, compared to the earlier M12 Hackzall. Milwaukee is focusing this Hackzall on core users in the remodeling, electrical and plumbing trades. They’re goal […]
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By Jeff Williams
New Ridgid Concrete and Tile Tools The isles at your local Home Depot are going to be changing a little bit in the next couple months. If any of you have ever been through the tile isles at Depot you may have heard of a brand called QEP. Well, that brand is now being replace […]
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By Jeff Williams
Hilti Cast In Place Firestop In multi-story commercial structures, the safety of the building occupants is one of the primary concerns in the planning, construction, and operation of the structure. One aspect of safety is fire safety. A commercial structure has active fire systems such as smoke detectors, auto-release fire doors, and sprinkler systems. There […]
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By Rob Robillard
Bosch GSR12V-140FC 12V Max FlexiClick™ 5-In-1 Drill/Driver System The saying “I’ve got all angles covered,” certainly applies to the new Bosch 12V Max FlexiClick™ 5-In-1 Drill/Driver System. The FlexiClick, a compact 12-volt tool with four attachments allows you greater access and flexibility when drilling and driving fasteners in tight areas. The attachments include: 3/8” keyless chuck […]
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By Todd Fratzel
BEST Cordless Reciprocating Saws – Head-to-Head One of the most widely used power tools in the construction industry would be the reciprocating saw. The first reciprocating saw was introduced by Milwaukee in 1951 with their SAWZALL® Reciprocating Saw. Today, over 65 years later, we find the industry filled with full-size cordless reciprocating saws used on […]
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