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DeWalt Metal Folding Sawhorse
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Top 5 Makeshift Saw Horses You Shouldn’t Try

by Clint DeBoer

If you are a new homeowner, you’ve probably invested in some of those plastic saw horses for use in your occasional projects. We hope you did because, if you didn’t, you’re probably going to use one of the non-standard makeshift ones we list below. Please don’t. They are dangerous on many levels. They are probably not as stable as you think. They tend to be different heights, causing you to make imprecise cuts. They may even be parts of your body which is just asking for trouble. Here are or Top 5 Not Recommended Makeshift Saw Horses.

Johnson Level 40-6001 Laser Distance Measure Review
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Johnson Level 40-6001 Laser Distance Measure Review

by Thomas Gaige

The Johnson Level 40-6001 Laser Distance Measure is a compact, feature rich hand held tool that will make it a breeze to accurately measure nearly anything indoors or outdoors by yourself. Estimators, painters, flooring companies, contractors, engineers and architects are just a few types of the folks that will find find a tool like this invaluable once they learn how to use it. No more stretching out 100 foot tapes and having someone hold the dumb end of the measure.

Porter-Cable PCL212IDC-2 12V Max Cordless Compact 2-Tool Kit Review
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Porter-Cable PCL212IDC-2 12V Max Cordless Compact 2-Tool Kit Review

by Matthias Gaige

If you’re looking for a compact yet powerful and versatile impact driver and drill/driver, the Porter-Cable PCL212IDC-2 12V Max Lithium Cordless Compact 2-Tool Kit is all you need. It is a small, powerful, and handy kit that can tackle almost any project that requires drilling, driving, or the need for being able to work in a cramped area. With 950in-lbs of driving torque, the impact driver can tackle almost any job. The drill/driver with a 3/8″ chuck, variable 2 speed transmission, and a clutch with 20 positions, will have you covered for all your drilling needs.

Black & Decker CHV1410B Dustbuster 14.4V Cordless Hand Vacuum Review
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Black & Decker CHV1410B Dustbuster 14.4V Cordless Hand Vacuum Review

by Thomas Gaige

The Black & Decker CHV1410B Dustbuster 14.4V Cordless Hand Vacuum continues on in the long tradition of portable vacuums that Dustbuster’s have been known for since their introduction in 1979. In fact, the term “Dustbuster” has come to define an entire market segment and it is often that we hear folks use the name Dustbuster, even when talking about other brands of hand held portable vacuums. We are glad to see that the folks at B&D are always looking for ways to keep the real Dustbuster fresh and full of features.

Milwaukee M12 ProPEX Installation Tool 2432-22 Preview
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Milwaukee M12 ProPEX Installation Tool 2432-22 Preview

by Clint DeBoer

We’re used to seeing lots of unique tools – and the cordless aspect just means that the possibilities are endless. But when Milwaukee pulled out the stops and introduced their M12 Lithium-Ion ProPEX installation tool with auto-rotating ProPEX Expansion Heads we knew they had gone somewhere new. Really new. Designed for easy one-handed use, the M12 ProPEX Expansion tool allows users to install Uponor ProPEX fittings up to four times faster, and are compatible with over 25 tools on their respective battery platforms for added utility and value. This much anticipated product launch follows the April 2010 announcement of a new partnership with Uponor to deliver increased productivity to plumbing and heating professionals by developing a comprehensive solution for installing ProPEX.

Makita LXFD01CW 18V Compact Li-Ion Driver-Drill Kit Preview
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Makita LXFD01CW 18V Compact Li-Ion Driver-Drill Kit Preview

by Clint DeBoer

Makita released the new 18V Compact Lithium-Ion Cordless 1/2″ Driver-Drill (model LXFD01CW). The new LXFD01CW is the latest release in Makita’s 18V Compact Lithium-Ion platform and delivers more power with less weight and improved ergonomics for a range of drilling, driving and fastening tasks. In addition to a general weight reduction, the Makita LXFD01CW has one of the fastest charge-times on the market at just 15 minutes. If this bears out to be true, that is pretty fast.

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