I like heartwarming stories. This one’s not heartwarming, but it speaks to repentance – and that’s a start. 85 year-old Mel Yoder recently received a cardboard box, roughly taped up and with his name and current address labeled on the side in black marker. As it turns out, the package contained a decades old Porter-Cable circular saw. The same one that was taken out of his truck back in 1959 when he stopped for coffee at a restaurant in Hartville, OH.
With the current industry interest in the new Lithium-Ion batteries many of traditional battery powered cordless tool and cordless device manufacturers are […]
Robert Bosch Tool Corp. recalled about 20,000 Bosch hammer drills because the grounding system and trigger system could create a electrical […]
Last year we did an oscillating multi-tool shootout, where we compared all of the various brands and measured them to see which performed in a way that set them apart from the pack. We were able to really determine the good values on the market and make recommendations based on intended use and user goals. That part of my life was done, or so I thought, until a couple companies, including Milwaukee Electric Tool, released new multi-tool products. But, like the famous line from the Godfather, “just when I thought I was out… they pull me back in.” And just like that, I’m back in the world of multi-tools. This time around, it’s the Milwaukee M12 Cordless Multi-tool Kit (2426-22). The kit comes with 2 RedLithium batteries, a charger, a few accessories, and – most importantly – an adapter that lets almost anyone’s accessories fit onto the tool.
One of the oddest, but strangely compelling products we saw at the 2010 Milwaukee New Tools Press Event was their M12 Cordless Heated Jacket. A battery powered jacket? Oh yeah – and why not, with much of the country (our own Florida excepted) having to deal with freezing temperatures, snow and all manner of uncomfortable working environments. While we don’t envision needing this too often in Southern climates, the jacket was really an effective solution that made unique and clever use of the existing M12 battery technology.
The Husqvarna 562 XP Chainsaw was touted by the company to be one of the most aggressive chainsaws on the […]
Electronics are getting smaller… TVs are getting bigger. The market is a confusing space, but some builders are reinventing their […]
At this point we’d have to say that there is no reason not to have a few Dremel tools around the shop. The Trio is yet another product that is simply easy to use and handy for a variety of tasks, from sanding to cutting to routing. The trick with the Dremel is understand its target market. This isn’t a professional’s tool – simply because it’s flexibility precludes it from being the very best at anything that it does – but it IS extremely flexible, and provides a value that is almost unheard of and unseen in the marketplace. Like the MultiMax before it, this is one of those tools that makes a great gift for any DIY or enthusiast.
Bosch Power Tools and Accessories announces the next generation of professional OIS (Oscillating Tool Interface) oscillating tools with its MX25EK-33 Oscillating Multi-Tool Kit, designed to ease flush-cutting, plunge cutting, sanding, grinding, grout removal, scraping and many more time-consuming and tiring applications. Ideal for renovation, construction, woodworking, and home repair tasks, its compact size makes it small enough for working in corners and other tight spaces. Paired with Bosch oscillating multi-tool accessories, the MX25E delivers quality results with minimal effort.
Schlage today announced that Android phone owners can now download the app for the Schlage LiNK home-management system (previously, the […]
