Mar 25,2013
Bosch has come out with a new ½-sheet orbital sander that they say delivers the "smoothest handling" and a "fine finish", thanks in part to their new vibration control system. Personally, I just think the new Bosch OS50VC ...
Mar 22,2013
April fool's day is just around the corner, but DeWalt was not joking when they announced that their Model: DCR015 12V MAX/20V MAX Combination Radio/Charger will be available starting on April 1st.* That's right, DeWalt MAX ...
Mar 18,2013
If you are using a lock to protect your tools, you might want to ditch what you are currently using and give Commando Lock's Peacemaker Safety Series lock a try. Packed with military grade features and costing only about $12, you ...
Mar 18,2013
Literally, if you took all of the products Bosch Germany announced the other day and multiplied them by X, they would surly weigh a ton or more. There are so many tools I don't know where to start—how do tools that talk to ...
Mar 15,2013
Sure when most of us think of the Amish we picture Men with beards and button shirts plowing fields or doing some good ol barn raising using nothing but horse power and hand tools, but it turns out they are also quite fond of ...
Mar 14,2013
As Gary pointed out the other day in his Quick Tip, a simple ruler can come in really handy on the jobsite and you probably have an old one from a combination square lying around somewhere. But is the Paolini Pocket Rule from ...
Mar 14,2013
The distinguished assortment of Leaf Spring we offer is designed and developed by placing several leaves upon each other to form several other layers. These are offered in various grades and specifications. The automobile ...
Mar 13,2013
As a finish carpenter, I have an apron pocket assigned for a small combination square. (In addition to whatever else finds its way in that pocket) But I notice that after tightening the ruler in the base over and over again, ...
Mar 13,2013
How often do you give your power tools a tune up? I know it is not always easy or convenient, but hopefully you don't wait until something goes terribly wrong before you give your tools the attention they need. To make power tool ...
Mar 13,2013
The Bosch engineers have been hard at work developing a complete line of diamond blades that they say deliver "great performance and speed" in applications such as cutting hard concrete, green concrete, tile and general purpose ...
Mar 13,2013
If you ever need to mow your yard one day and travel to a remote location to repair a fence the next, I think you might be interested to see what the Raven has to offer. This unique mower turns into an ATV, is powered by hybrid ...
Mar 13,2013
While some brands advertise that their cordless tools can be used with compact batteries and full sized batteries, Panasonic has gone one step further by making a series of dual voltage tools that accept both 14.4v and 18v ...
Mar 13,2013
Stanley Tools is celebrating the 50th anniversary of what is probably the most popular tape measure in the US, the Stanley PowerLock. To commemorate the anniversary, Stanley will be releasing a series of five limited edition tape ...
Mar 13,2013
If are ready to start building up a set of Makita 18V cordless tools, and one of their LXT cordless oscillating multi-tools is on your list, you might be interested to know that Makita is now selling them in combo kits. I like to ...
Mar 12,2013
Stanley Tools is celebrating 50 years since the launch of the PowerLock tape measure line. To commemorate, Stanley is releasing a limited edition series of five tape measures featuring designs dedicated to highlights in the ...
Feb 27,2013
The German Machine Tool Builders' Association (VDW) has projected year-on-year growth of one percent for the current year for production in the German machine tool industry, following two years of substantial growth. "This means ...
Feb 17,2013
Knipex Tools LP has hired Beverly Richards as marketing manager of its North American sales operations. Her previous work experience includes five years at Klein Tools, where she held the position of retail channel marketing ...
Jan 18,2013
Introduction: Hand tools include a wide variety of non-powered devices such as wrenches,pliers,hammers,and screwdrivers.These tools may seem harmless,but they are the cause of many injuries.The following is a summary of safety ...
Jan 14,2013
NAFCO, one of the major manufactures of fastener products for the aerospace, electronics and high-end industrial sectors in Taiwan announced its December sales revenues totaled NT$197 million, growing by 245.69% from a month ago. ...
Dec 13,2012
Jet Edge Inc announced that Precision Waterjet Concepts Inc has installed a third Jet Edge waterjet cutting system at its full service 5 axis and 3 axis waterjet cutting facility in Northern Minnesota. The thriving water jet ...