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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.

February 2, 2009 0

PEX California Plumbing Code Adoption

by Clint DeBoer

Today, the California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) certified the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) on crosslinked polyethylene, or PEX, tubing, and […]

January 19, 2009 0

Copper Piping vs PEX Tubing

by Clint DeBoer

Dealing with copper plumbing is a job I love to hate. Not because I don’t understand it. Not because I can’t accomplish the plumbing tasks that I set out to achieve in various projects. No, I hate dealing with copper because it’s unashamedly unpredictable.

January 16, 2009 0

Bosch Acquires Freud and Diablo Accessories

by Clint DeBoer

Bosch Tools acquired the power tool accessories business of the Freud Group, headquartered in Milan, Italy. With this acquisition, Bosch adds to […]

January 16, 2009 0

Milwaukee Ship Auger Bits and Sets

by Clint DeBoer

Milwaukee designed its ship auger bits and auger bits for electricians, utility workers, plumbers, and any trade requiring deep hole-drilling in […]

January 15, 2009 0

Makita Adopts PTI Torque Procedure for Testing

by Clint DeBoer

Makita adopted the new PTI Torque Procedure to measure torque in cordless drills, including driver-drills and hammer driver-drills in driver-drill mode. The new PTI torque […]