Florida Chinese Drywall Causes Insurance Cancellations
Almost everyone is at least loosely aware of the Florida Chinese drywall situation—in fact it’s not just Florida, it’s all […]
Black and Decker Recalls 200,000 GH1000 Trimmers
Increasing Injuries Prompt Black & Decker to Reannounce Recall of Trimmers/Edgers Due to Laceration and Burn Hazards The U.S. Consumer […]
Home Improvement Spending Nearing Turnaround
According to the Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity (LIRA), released today by the Remodeling Futures Program at the Joint Center for Housing […]
Channellock Made in USA
Channellock is all about quality and a made in America mission. With major manufacturing facility improvements, they are trying to […]
2-Cycle vs 4-Cycle Engines – Which is Better?
With the advent of newer trimmer and lawn products that include 4-cycle engines, we are often asked the question: 2 […]
DeWalt Framing Nailer Recall
About 9,000 Dewalt D51825 and D51850 framing nailers, made in Mexico and distributed by Dewalt Industrial Tool Co. of Towson, Md., […]
Milwaukee Tool Symposium 2009
For the past couple of years, Milwaukee Tools has been inviting select members of the Press to its headquarters to […]
Milwaukee M12 Power Port Preview
Ever have your cell phone run out of battery power and find that you forgot your car charger at home? Those days can be over if you pick up one of Milwaukee’s new M12 Cordless Power Port. This nifty little tool is capable of charging up to five small electronic devices (two at a time) on a single battery pack.
Milwaukee Diamond Grit Sawzall Blades
The new Milwaukee diamond grit “THE TORCH” Sawzall blades are designed for extended life and improved performance in cast iron. Featuring coarse industrial diamond grit embedded in high strength nickel alloy braze, the new blades last up to 30 times longer and cut up to 2 times faster than traditional carbide grit blades.
Milwaukee 2602-22 M18 Cordless 1/2″ Hammer Drill Preview
Milwaukee expands its LITHIUM-ION system with the new 2602-22 M18 Cordless 1/2″ Hammer Drill / Driver. Featuring a compact and ergonomic design, the new addition to the M18 system claims to be up to 20% faster in concrete than the competition. Milwaukee says that the 2602-20 is the only hammer drill / driver in its class with an all metal gear case, which will provide maximum durability for heavy duty applications.