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Whether it’s cold hard facts or editorials by our professional staff, Pro Tool Reviews tells it like it is. We deliver a steady stream of power tool news for the construction and housing industry. Hopefully, this will keep you abreast of what’s happening in the construction industry. Our industry insights, articles, and editorials cover construction industry topics affecting professional tradesmen and business owners. If you’re in the construction business—no matter if you work on the jobsite or in the office—you need to know what trends and tools are shaping the work you do. Our team delivers both news & opinion to keep you up to speed and ahead of the curve. Because of this, you can be in the know with respect to OSHA regulations, modern construction methods, and therefore any other developments taking place that could affect your work. While our power tool reviews and hand tool reviews let you know what’s hot from the manufacturers. For everything else, you’ll want to stay tuned to our news and opinion editorial coverage.

Hitachi offers a new 10-Year Lithium Ion Tool Warranty

March 25, 2009 0

Hitachi 10-Year Lithium ion Tool Warranty

by Clint DeBoer

Hitachi Power Tools announced on Tuesday, March 24, 2009 that they will now offer a 10-Year Lithium Ion Tool warranty. […]

March 24, 2009 0

DeWalt ServiceNet – Don’t Throw Away That Broken Tool!

by Thomas Gaige

When my DeWalt 18V XRP Hammer Drill broke, I was almost in tears because we had been through so much […]

March 20, 2009 0

Kubota Mower Recall for Riding Mowers

by Clint DeBoer

A Kubota mower recall has the company voluntarily recalling 9,500 Zero Turn Riding Mowers due to a fire hazard from a […]

How to Repair Unresponsive or Broken Rock Band 2 Cymbals

March 20, 2009 0

How to Fix Rock Band Drums and Cymbals

by Clint DeBoer

Rock Band 2 is a marked improvement over Rock Band – made largely possible by the inclusion of a killer […]

why you should Use Original Manufacturer Power Tool Batteries

March 12, 2009 0

Fast Battery Charging in Seconds for Power Tools

by Clint DeBoer

Currently, when you look up “batteries” on the Internet, it’s all about cars. Cars and solar power. And while I’m sure all that is very important, what I really want to know is how is this going to help me drive that next screw or demo my current remodel project? Researchers at MIT have developed a new way of making Lithium-Ion batteries that makes the power more available, makes them last longer, and allows them to charge a lot faster.

Channellock shows off new CODE BLUE Screwdrivers

March 5, 2009 0

Channellock Code Blue Screwdriver Set

by Clint DeBoer

Channellock introduced 23 new and improved screwdrivers and nutdrivers to their CODE BLUE line. The new tools are loaded with […]

March 4, 2009 0

He Did WHAT With a Vice Grip?

by Clint DeBoer

Irwin Industrial Tools revealed this week that Dr. Bryan Fox of Chesapeake, Va., was selected as the winner of the “Tell […]

February 23, 2009 0

Snap-on Cordless Screwdriver Sale

by Clint DeBoer

Snap-on, mostly associated with automotive tools, is offering their 7.2 Volt Cordless Screwdriver (CTS561) and 7.2 Volt Cordless Screwdriver with Clutch (CTS561CLH) […]

True Value Recalls Green Thumb Twin Wheelbarrows

February 22, 2009 0

True Value Green Thumb Twin Wheelbarrow Recall

by Clint DeBoer

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with True Value, announced a voluntary recall of the Green Thumb Twin […]

February 20, 2009 0

Milwaukee Deep Cut Bandsaws Preview

by Clint DeBoer

Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation introduces four new Deep Cut Band Saws that deliver industry leading performance, durability, and productivity. The new band saws deliver on the heritage of long-term reliability and performance that make Milwaukee Band Saws the standard in industrial metalworking.