By Rob Robillard
Bosch Power Planer I love my low angle block plane but nothing compares to a power planer when you need to remove a lot of stock and get a smooth finish. Power planers are efficient time savers and can do tasks such as: Level joists Shave and bevel doors Champher stock Taper stock Scribe Edge […]
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By Scott Arnold
Rockwell Announces New Brushless Tools with 20 Year Warranty Rockwell has announced plans to provide a 20 year warranty on their new line of 20V brushless power tools. The 20 year warranty not only covers the tool,but free batteries for 20 years once the tool is registered. The 20 warranty program marks the first time […]
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By Scott Arnold
HART Quick-Tatch Trowel System Review HART Tool Company launched in Los Angeles California in 1983 and started off as a hammer manufacturer. Fast forward to 2014 when Hart launched it’s Quick-Tatch, the Interchangeable Handle System line of professional tile tools. Hart has developed a game changer in the tile installation world. Eliminating the handle on your […]
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By Rob Robillard
Makita 18V Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 6-1/2” Circular Caw Kit Review The origin of the circular saw dates back to the end of the 18th century, who really invented it is not clear. Like many inventions of that era, the circular saw was a concept that many people worked on, and developed throughout the […]
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By Todd Fratzel
PDC 18/4 QuaDrive Cordless Drill Set The cordless drill category changes faster than the car market due in large part to extremely fast developments in the lithium-ion battery market. Festool recently introduced a serious workhorse cordless drill in their PDC 18/4 QuaDrive Cordless Drill Set featuring a 5.2 Ah 18v lithium-ion battery pack. According to […]
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By Jeff Williams
Makita Releases New 18V Batteries With LED Charge Indicators La Mirada, CA – Makita®, the industry leader in cordless power tool technology, has released new 18V Lithium-Ion batteries with on-board L.E.D. charge level indicators. New 18V L.E.D. batteries include the 18V 2.0Ah (BL1820B), 18V 4.0Ah (BL1840B), and the 18V 5.0Ah (BL1850B) Lithium-Ion batteries. Makita has […]
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By Philip Benevides
Timberland PRO® Workwear There’s no doubt that you’ve heard of Timberland, especially if you’re from New England. They set the standard 40+ years ago that made the brand synonymous with rugged boots and shoes. In 1999 they launched Timberland PRO®, a line of great-looking, durable, safety work boots for the professional tradesmen. And, most recently, […]
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By Rob Robillard
Milwaukee M18 3-1/4” Planer 2623-21 Milwaukee just released a brand-new 3 1/4 inch power planer. This new tool is now part of their 70 cordless lithium-ion product line, which I’m sure will grow even more this year. Using a Power Planer Power planers are already convenient, useful and versatile job-site tool. As a remodeling contractor […]
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By Scott Arnold
Makita 18V Impact Driver Kit Giveaway The Makita XDT09M Impact Driver is another one of the modern day contractor’s workhorse. With the diverse amount of mechanical fastener solutions for job-site challenges every crew member needs a reliable and effective impact driver that will last. The Brushless revolution has brought unprecedented power, longevity, and compact size […]
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By Todd Fratzel
Milwaukee M12 Cordless Heated Hoodies Milwaukee continues to expand their popular heated gear lineup with an obvious choice, heated hoodies! You’d be hard pressed to visit a jobsite in cold regions of this country without seeing a large percentage of laborers wearing some type of hoodie sweatshirt. This is a brilliant move by Milwaukee and […]
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