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Rockler Material Mate Shop Stand

Rockler Material Mate Panel Cart The Rockler Material Mate Shop Stand was designed to help the contractor and woodworker’s reduce the effort necessary to wrestling sheet goods around the shop. It will carry, and  transport 4×8 panels easier and safer, than manually carrying them. If you’re a one-man show this cart can save your back […]

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Tool Driven Builder Hammer

Tool Driven Hammer Review Recently on the market The Tool Driven Builder Hammer is taking a new approach to making a more user-friendly hammer. The claim is that a lighter handle will reduce stress to the user’s arm and joints. A lighter handle is achieved by using carbon fiber composite and Kevlar. This makes for […]

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Festool Integrated Plug-it Cord and Sleeve 201778

Festool Plug-It Cord and Sleeve Review Until recently I used to get frustrated using my Festool TS55 Track saw with dust collection. The issue, I kept getting hooked on the rail or the corner of the board because to hose and cord would snag. It go to the point that I considered taping the two […]

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Milwaukee 102 x 77 Spot Infrared Imager 2257-20

Milwaukee 102 x 77 Spot Infrared Imager 2257-20 Review Infrared thermal imaging has been on every professional tradesman’s radar and want-list since they were introduced, but high prices, bulky units and delicate parts have stood in their way. Milwaukee’s new line of thermal imaging products, including the Milwaukee 102 x 77 Spot Infrared Imager (2257-20), […]

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MILWAUKEE M18 FUEL ONE KEY IMPACT DRIVER Review

MILWAUKEE M18 FUEL ONE KEY IMPACT DRIVER Review (Model 2757-22) THE EARLY DAYS OF IMPACT DRIVERS In the fall of 2003, I had just started on the path to become a carpenter. I was attending the local woodworking show where almost all of the major power tool companies were unveiling a brand new tool, the […]

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Dewalt DCN650D1 15 GA Cordless Angled Finish Nailer Kit

Dewalt 20V XR 15 GA Cordless Angled Finish Nailer Kit Review Finish carpentry has been relying on pneumatic nailers since the first one was introduced in 1950. In 1986 we saw their introduction of gas and battery nailers and now were seeing totally battery-only, cordless finish nailers. We recently took the Dewalt DCN650D1 15 GA […]

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Graco Ultra Cordless Sprayer

Graco Ultra Cordless Paint Sprayer 17M363 Review Founded in 1926, Graco is the world leader in fluid handling systems and components. Graco equipment squeezes tomato paste onto millions of frozen pizzas; pumps fluids into millions of cars and applies paint to homes. Like Dewalt, Makita and Milwaukee, for my trade, the name Graco is synonymous […]

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Milwaukee Mid Torque Impact Wrench Review

Milwaukee Mid Torque Impact Wrench Review (Model 2861-22) Many times we see the latest and greatest new tools at a manufacturer’s media event. For Milwaukee, the event is right around the first week of June every year, dubbed the New Product Symposium. It was at this event that we’ve seen some amazing new tools. Sometimes […]

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Milwaukee M12 LED Flood Light

Milwaukee M12 LED Flood Light Review Job-site lighting or more specifically task lighting is critical on any type of job-site today. The proper lighting ensures you work safely and efficiently. As the industry continues to improve and promote cordless tools at a record pace, they are bringing jobsite lighting solutions along for the crazy ride. […]

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BOSCH STARLOCK MAX OSCILLATING TOOL

BOSCH Starlock GOP55-36C2 Multi-Tool Review Having a corded oscillating multi tool (OMT) on the jobsite today or even in the workshop is very common. When Bosch introduced the STARLOCK Max, I was intrigued because blade changing is frustrating and takes a lot of time on my current oscillating multi tool. Using BOSCH STARLOCK MAX OMT […]

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