By Rob Robillard
Oliver Safety Boots 45 Series A good day’s work on the job site always starts from the ground up, and for us that means our work boots. We recently took a pair of Oliver 45 Series Work Boots to our job-site for some real on the job testing. We assigned them to our foreman and […]
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By Rob Robillard
Dewalt 20-Volt LED Work Light DCL044 Review I use a flashlight in all aspects of my work. My quest to find the perfect sized work light led me to the Dewalt 20-Volt LED Work Light DCL044. Most of the work lights I’ve used so far are long and bulky to carry. And while headlamps are […]
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By Jeff Williams
Makita String Trimmer Review Model EM2652LHN Makita recently came out with a new 4-stroke high-torque commercial duty string trimmer Model EM2652LHN. We got our hands on the Makita string trimmer and have been testing it for the last few months with great success. Makita has a number of gas powered tools that are also 4-stroke powered […]
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By Rob Robillard
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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By Jeff Williams
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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By Todd Fratzel
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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By Todd Fratzel
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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By Todd Fratzel
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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By Rob Robillard
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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By Todd Fratzel
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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