By Rob Robillard
Stiletto TRIMBONE Hammer The titanium hammer vs. steel hammer debate has been going on at my job site for a few years now. The big questions are 1) whether titanium hammers are worth the cost, which is sometimes 4 times more than a steel hammer, and 2) whether they really prevent injuries. I’m not here […]
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By Rob Robillard
RIDGID 18V Cordless 6-1/2 in. Track Saw R48630 Ridgid has finally joined the ranks of tool companies offering a cordless track saw. We recently got our hands on one to put through some tests. I’ve always said Rigid is the hidden gem in the tool industry, meaning that they are constantly coming out with tools […]
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By Scott Arnold
Brunt Costello Work Pants A hot topic that is trending in our industry is workwear. In order to find the best workwear to fit your unique demands, we are continually interacting with workwear manufacturers. We are teaming up with Brunt on this review to cover their just-released Costello Work Pants. Eric Girouard established the […]
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By Ben Fecteau
TBB’s 2023 Father’s Day Gift Guide TBB’s 2023 Father’s Day Gift Guide will help you pick out the perfect gift(s) for that tool-loving dad or father figure in your life. And that can be a tall task if they already seem to have ALL the tools. But have no fear… Whether you just want a […]
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By Scott Arnold
Makita 40V 8-1/2″ Dual-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw – Model GSL02Z Typically the miter saw is the first tool I set up and the last tool I break down. For efficiency and accuracy, the Miter Saw is one of the most important tools for me. The 40v XGT line of cordless power tools from Makita […]
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By Jeff Deitz
Battery-Powered Power Station Head To Head Testing A 3000-watt portable power supply is a reliable work or home backup power source during a power disruption or outage. These generators can produce enough power to run appliances such as refrigerators, freezers, lights, computers, phones, and yes power tools! Battery-powered power stations are a viable short-term alternative […]
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By Ben Fecteau
Evolution Powertools 14 in. Metal Cutting Miter Saw, 120V/15A (Model S355MCS) Tool Box Buzz recently tested out the Evolution Powertools Metal Miter Saw (model S355MCS), an industry first. It’s true, until this point, there were no 14 in. metals cutting chop saws on the market with a pivoting cutter head. Until Evolution Powertool’s S355MCS came […]
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By Scott Arnold
DEWALT FLEXVOLT Dust Extractor Kit – Model DCV585T2 A cordless dust extractor with no wheels sounds like a design that was not thought out to its best capacity. There are several manufacturers on the market producing cordless dust extractors with great maneuverability. DEWALT went with a cordless solution while thinking about storage, transportation, and efficiency […]
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By Scott Arnold
Makita 40V XGT Cordless Dust Extractor – Model GCV04PMUX A Cordless vacuum/dust extractor is very portable and maneuverable. Being cordless means you could use your dust extractor both indoors and outdoors and take it to places where corded dust extractors can’t reach or are inconvenient to use. No searching for an outlet or dragging out […]
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By Scott Arnold
Werner Aluminum Linking Pro Work Platforms – Model AP-2030L-MP2 Work platforms are becoming more and more prevalent on job sites. They are adjustable in height, and now you can link them together making them even longer, therefore moving as you go is becoming less and less of a hassle! The market leader in ladders, Werner […]
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