By Todd Fratzel
52″ Mobile Work Station with Wood Top Milwaukee’s new 52″ Mobile Work Bench (Model 48-22-8552) provides yet another storage solution for work shops combined with a great work bench surface. This new model features a 1.25″ thick wood top (that’s reversible) that’s elevated to allow clamping on three sides. Not only is this a great […]
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By Rob Robillard
Festool 200184 SYSROCK BR10 Bluetooth Radio Review The New Festool SYS-Rock Radio is the newest radio on the market and in the typical Festool fashion, it’s pretty nice. Sized similarly to the Festool SYS-Lite the Festool SYS-Rock Radio weighs less than 2 lbs. It features FM Radio reception, blue-tooth streaming, hands-free calling, aux-in, a 2.5″ […]
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By Todd Fratzel
Best Impact Driver – Head to Head Evaluation There’s no doubt that Impact Drivers have completely changed the construction industry and drastically improved both productivity and quality. Impact drivers allow users to more quickly install threaded fasteners while avoiding damage to the fasteners. In our latest head to head testing we’ve selected ten full size […]
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By Rob Robillard
Milwaukee PACKOUT Tool Storage Milwaukee Tool PACKOUT is a modular, tool transportation, organization, and storage for the trades. Featuring Mod-Lock™, a new-to world attachment system that allows boxes, organizers, and totes of multiple sizes and configurations to easily stack and lock together. Mod-Lock The Mod-Lock™ is an intuitive and quick attachment mechanism that gives users the […]
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By Joe Canning
DAP DynaGrip Advanced Subfloor Adhesive We are in a time with engineered woods and sheathing, and now adhesives that foam and expand. Is there still a market for tube adhesives? Using Adhesives on the Job Site The use of a strong adhesive is critical too many practices on a residential construction site. I have for […]
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By Mike Valente
Bosch DDH183B 18V EC Brush-less Brute Tough 1/2″ Drill/ Driver Review It’s the Friday afternoon before a long holiday weekend and your plans for this weekend include fixing up that old deck behind your house. One problem, the hand-me down drill your Dad gave to you 10 years ago just isn’t going to cut it. […]
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By Scott Arnold
KNAACK Introduces Tool Kage Jobsite Cabinets This week KNACCK introduced the Tool Kage Jobsite Cabinets that provide visibility and maximum security for valuable equipment. Three new models of jobsite storage use diamond-punched steel panel for clear visibility without compromising KNACCK’s legendary security and durability. Crystal Lake, IL, May 31, 2017 – KNAACK® today introduced Tool […]
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By Jeff Williams
STIHL Dealer Experience About a month ago, I walked into my local Stihl dealer, C&S Supply, looking for a new chainsaw. I do a lot of custom carpentry with local wood. Local as in the tree is from the property where it’s being installed. I do all the felling and initial milling with a Stihl […]
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By Michael Hopp
RIDGID (R8653B) GEN5X Brushless Circular Saw I recently got the chance to use RIDGID’S GEN5X 7 ¼” 18V Brushless Circular Saw and what a work horse it is! It powered through multiple projects big and small ranging from a deck build and a bathroom remodel to building concrete forms. This saw has some […]
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By Rob Robillard
Makita 18V Cordless Drywall Cut-Out Saw Review As a general contractor and professional remodeler I often find myself gutting plaster walls or making precision cuts into drywall to access framing. Depending on the situation and the type of wall surface, the method of cut can vary. Normally in a gut situation, the procedure requires brute force. When […]
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