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Festool Syslite DUO Review

Festool Syslite DUO LED Work Light Festool recently addressed some issues surrounding, and difficulties obtaining a rugged, durable, and reliable worksite light. They’re answer was the Festool Syslite DUO, model 769967. Jobsite lighting means different things to contractors.  As a remodeling contractor I work in all stages of home construction and repair. To me, jobsite lighting […]

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Milwaukee Double-Ended Power Bits

Milwaukee Introduces Double-Ended Power Bits A couple months ago we attended the Milwaukee Tool New Product Symposium 2016. Towards the end of our rotation we came to the accessories room. Usually, the accessories are not that glamorous at media events. This year was a little different, Milwaukee was really showing off its carbide Sawzall blades […]

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Rockler Introduces New Heavy-Duty F-Style Bar Clamp

Rockler Teams Up with European Clamp Maker Medina, MN – Rockler Woodworking and Hardware has introduced a new heavy-duty F-style bar clamp that delivers exceptional power, makes clamping faster and easier — and comes with a lifetime guarantee. Developed in partnership with Piher, a Spanish clamp maker known for quality and innovation, the Rockler Piston […]

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Milwaukee Introduces Cordless SDS Max Rotary Hammer

Milwaukee® Cordless SDS Max Rotary Hammer MILWAUKEE, WI – Milwaukee Tool brings game-changing innovation to the cordless power tool market with the introduction of the M18™ FUEL™ SDS Max Rotary Hammer. The SDS Max Rotary Hammer is the first cordless solution of its kind that provides the performance required for more demanding, heavy-duty drilling and […]

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Ridgid Cordless Miter Saw Review

Ridgid 18V Cordless Dual Bevel Sliding Miter Saw I’m sure I sound like a broken record lately but the cord is being cut on so many larger high demand tools including miter saws. Ridgid just announced their first cordless miter saw with the 18V 7-1/4″ Cordless Dual Bevel Sliding Miter Saw, Model R48607K. This new […]

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Ridgid Brushless 18V Compact Router Review

Ridgid Gen 5x Brushless 18V Compact Router R86044B Compact Routers, like the Ridgid Brushless 18V Compact Router offers woodworkers a number of features for operator control and ease-of-use when performing a variety of router applications. As a carpenter, I use a compact router to make my own window sills when trimming windows, easing edges on decking […]

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FEIN MultiMaster Top Review

FEIN MultiMaster FMM 350 QSL w/ Starlock Plus Oscillating multi-tools (OMT’s) have been around for quite some time and they have made it into almost every tool box and job trailer out there. Other than producing cordless versions of these tool not much has changed in the last few years until now. One of the […]

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Estwing® Pneumatic Tools and Accessories

Estwing® Introduces Pneumatic Tools BALL GROUND, GA, August 8, 2016 – Estwing, a trusted brand known for its hand tools, has partnered with Prime Global Products to release its first line of air tools and accessories. The initial product line includes 2 framing nailers, 2 flooring nailers, a mini palm nailer, and a 50′ air hose. […]

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Dewalt Flexvolt Table Saw Review

Dewalt FlexVolt Cordless 8-1/4″ Table Saw – Model DCS7485T1 A solid, safe table saw is the cornerstone to any efficient job-site or worksite. Dewalt wants to close the gap on a cordless job site by introducing several cordless tools including a brand new table saw. We tested the Dewalt Flexvolt   8-1/4” table saw on […]

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Dewalt 20V Compact Combo Kit Review

Dewalt DCK283D2 Cordless Compact Drill & Impact Driver Combo Kit   Being able to review this cordless kit had me thinking about the first professional cordless drill I purchased in 1992.  My first cordless drill was the Dewalt DW945K 12v in a black metal case. I used that drill for everything and until the batteries […]

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