DeWalt High Impact Demolition Steel Chisels
DeWalt is rolling out some new products today. First off the block is their new line of High Impact Demolition […]
Leviton SmartlockPro Slim Self-Testing GFCI
One of the most commonly frustrating things is the amount of room a standard GFCI takes up in a receptacle […]
Rockler Universal Fence Clamps with Clamp-It Review
This won’t be a long review, mostly because the tool under scrutiny is so easy to use. Rockler introduced its Universal Clamp-It Kit several months ago. This is a clamp set designed to give you a “third arm” when assembling frames, drawers, or any two pieces of stock wood at 90 degrees. Anyone who’s done this type of work will recognize that clamping a perfect 90° angle can be a pain without the right jigs and clamps. Rockler’s new Clamp-It and Fence looks to be a good “one person” solution that simplifies the process of tightly and securely joining stock.
Irwin Marples Circular Saw Blades
Back in 2012, Irwin Tools launched a new line of circular saw blades—and they did it in Italy. They manufacture the […]
USB Outlet Review – Newer Tech Power2U
It seems like every portable consumer device needs a USB power supply these days. So how does the rampant availability and use of iPads, smart phones, and Kindles affect how we build homes? Since it’s very likely that your own office, your kitchen – possibly even your bedroom – is littered with a myriad of power adapters, accommodating this new trend is something that would be convenient to you, and certainly beneficial to your clients. Newer Technology’s Power2U is an innovative device that combines two USB charging ports with a standard electrical outlet or receptacle. That means you eliminate those bulky power adapters and can, instead, plug in a USB cable directly to the outlet’s accessory ports. And the 2A (2000mA) rating means that it delivers enough power to charge even high-current devices like the new iPad.
Bosch Bulldog Xtreme Rotary Hammer Bits
Bosch has traditionally made very good accessories for drilling and cutting. This past week they began touting their newest Bulldog […]
Fluke 62 MAX Infrared Thermometers
There’s not a ton of info on these yet, but Fluke is releasing two new infrared thermometers, the new Fluke 62 […]
DeWalt Dust Systems for Hammers and Grinders
If you’ve done any concrete work or renovation, you’ll be very aware of the inherent problems associated with dust and […]
Festool TS 55 R Flush Cut Circular Saw Preview
Festool has had its popular TS 55 EQ Circular out for quite some time, but a recent scoop of the new tool on a German website told us they are releasing the next update soon. The company revealed a new version of the tool that is tweaked (and perfectly suited for) flush-cutting applications. The new model is the TS 55 R. Festool’s new circular saw has improved handling, and since the blade is now approximately 1/2″ from the edge of the now smooth and flat blade guard, it’s suitable for more applications than ever.
Kobalt 18V Li-ion Cordless Impact Wrench Review
For anyone who does any sort of automotive work, the impact wrench is a must-have tool. Even if you only occasionally remove a tire, there is a stark difference between using a breaker bar or tire iron and a pneumatic impact wrench. But with an impact wrench, you also have the obligatory air compressor, hose, and necessary room to make sure it all works. Not so, with Kobalt Tools’ new 18V 1/2″ Cordless Impact Wrench. Of course, the real issue is, now that they’ve severed the cord and gone to the 18V Lithium-ion battery, is the tool sufficiently powerful to truly take off lug nuts? Can it replace, for real, not just for “most purposes” the air powered impact wrench? That’s what we set out to prove or disprove. And like most experiments, we had a lot of fun, and learned more than we expected.