Masterchem Unveils KILZ Pro-X Paint for Professionals
At the NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS) last week, Masterchem Industries, manufacturer of top-of-the-line architectural coatings including Behr paint and […]
Makita HM0870C 11 lb Demolition Hammer Preview
At the 2011 World of Concrete (WoC) show this year, Makita unleashed a new hard hitting demolition hammer that uses less weight to accomplish more. The demo hammer, which accepts SDS-Max bits, weighs only 11.1 lbs. and is ideally suited for horizontal work and jobs where you just don’t want to lift a heavier hammer off the ground. The new tool comes with an Electronic Speed Control that automatically applies additional power to the motor to maintain speed under load to complete the most challenging jobs. It also features a soft start motor to suppress start-up reaction and current draw for more control and better accuracy.
Black and Decker NS118 18V Blower Review
If you have decks, patios, porches, sidewalks and garages that need to be swept a lot; then chances are that the Black & Decker NS118 18-Volt Cordless Hard Surface Sweeper & Blower might work well for you. With a cordless and compact design, this powered sweeper is easy to maneuver and requires much less effort then a traditional outdoor broom.
Amprobe ACD-4 Compact Clamp Meter Review
Sometimes I’m enamored by fancy features and new, advantageous inventions that call me to a higher realization of what a […]
SawGear Automated Miter Saw Measuring System Preview
Have we finally reached the end of the tape measure? With laser distance measures and all manner of future technology, why not a solution that eliminates the measuring and marking of wood for cutting on a miter saw? Why not indeed. SawGear came to market in late 2009 with a tool that has since been seemingly perfected – at least from what we’ve seen in video demonstrations. In any case, we’re looking forward to getting a better look at it first hand at this year’s IBS Expo in Orlando.
Porter Cable PCL120CRC-2 12V Cordless Pivoting Reciprocating Saw Review
When working in some situations large corded or 18V reciprocating saws sometimes are just too bulky to fit in tight places while […]
Amprobe PK-100R Electrical Test Kit Review
Some people have extensive electrical test and measurement devices on-hand, ready to go at a moment’s notice. But there is […]
Jointmaker Pro v2 Manual Table Saw Preview
This kind of product doesn’t come around all that often: a tool that makes it possible to do manually, something that we only thought really possible with electricity. Want to do some serious craftsmanship by hand for a special project? The new Jointmaker Pro v2 Manual Table Saw by Bridge City Tool Works is your solution. We immediately thought of third world country mission work, but the tool is actually a bit too refined and more suitable for detail and finish work than rough cuts and simply getting boards cut where there’s no power (for that the hand saw will still be your friend).
Rockler Straight Edge System Preview
Rockler Woodworking and Hardware has introduced a safer and easier way to rip or rout 8’ sheets of stock with the […]
Milwaukee True RMS Fork Meter 2205-20 Review
When we first set eyes on the Milwaukee 2205-20 Fork Meter, we thought it was a quaint tool – but its compact size is in stark contrast to its impressive feature set. Turns out, this is a rugged compact CAT IV electricians tool that has lots of great features, not the least of which are an integrated LED work light and reverse white-on-black LCD display. After using it over the past few weeks, we’ve come to appreciate its convenience and size as well as the way it makes one-handed measurements both possible and practical.