Jun 24,2013
We all need to use bit tips on the jobsite, and probably more than one type. To make sure you are covered, DeWALT has come out with three new 31-piece bit sets that meet the needs of three different trade types. They also housed ...
Jun 20,2013
It is not always easy fitting your full sized drill/driver into tight spaces or in awkward positions, and that's what led Joel Townsan to invent a new compact driver that offers a total of 168 configurations—so you are sure ...
Jun 18,2013
We first saw the Bosch 18V Multi-X pop up on the German website back in March, and then Bosch confirmed that it would be coming to the US when it made an appearance on their US Facebook page in May. We have been anticipating the ...
Jun 17,2013
sym•po•si•um [sim-poh-zee-uh m] n. a dynamic conference organized for the discussion of the latest innovative Milwaukee tools Before highlighting a sample of the many great tools revealed in this event held last ...
Jun 13,2013
If you need to drill or screw right up against something, sometimes a right angle attachment is the only way to do it. But if you are using your impact driver and a long screw, you need something that can hold up to all that ...
Jun 04,2013
The really bad thing about oscillating tool blades is that they can't really cut into any hard metal and last for more than a few seconds. We have all been spoiled with the amazing powers of carbide and anything less seems like we ...
Jun 03,2013
CH Hanson has announced that they are teaming up with ITL (Insulated Tools Limited) of Great Britain, to bring a full line of their 1,000-volt rated fully insulated hand tools to North America. The range of professional tools will ...
May 31,2013
Hero Kit repair kits include tools, small supplies and a step-by-step manual on how to make common bicycle repairs.? The kit includes a 12-function multi-tool, Tyvek tire boot, frame and cleat bolts, chain links, brake and gear ...
May 30,2013
The Rolabrader is a new tool prototype that appears to offer the versatility of an angle grinder with the ability to follow the grain like a belt sander. But do you have any more room left in your toolbox for yet another awesome ...
May 29,2013
Klein has announced that in addition to donating $25,000 in 2013 to Operation Homefront, an organization that helps our Military and their families, they are also coming out with a new limited edition Camouflaged 2000 Series ...
May 29,2013
Less than a year ago SketchUp left the Google family and joined the Trimble family. I am sure like most of you, I expected some improvements to come from this deal. After all, why buy something like SketchUp, if you are just going ...
May 17,2013
Dickies, who is known for their affordable work wear, has announced that they have teamed up with JS Products to come out with a complete line of tool bags and accessories. From the look of it, the line is extensive and even ...
May 15,2013
Often times the homemade tools we find are more interesting than the actual tools they are meant to mimic. Such is the case with a rotary tool design that is powered by the suction of a vacuum and has the secondary effect of ...
May 13,2013
It looks like Bosch US will be coming out with an 18-volt version of their oscillating multi-tool. They gave us a sneak peek at what is to come on their Facebook page. From the photo all we can really see is that it runs on ...
May 13,2013
Precautions you should take while using general hand tools General Hand tools such as screw drivers, callipers, measuring, tweezers, protractors, pipe cutters, scrapers etc. are extensively used for myriad purposes be it ...
May 09,2013
When a bridge was washed out in Siberia there was only one way to get people across. The water was moving too fast for people to use small boats, so another way had to be devised. So what did they turn to? You already know, ...
May 07,2013
Kreg is making using their products a bit easier and a bit faster with their new line of Automaxx self-adjusting clamps. Best of all, they came out with a self-adjusting AutoMaxx Klamp that works with their existing Klamp line, ...
May 06,2013
Working of a cordless grill is not very easy to understand. Rather, it is important for a person to understand about two important facts. These two important questions are related to circular torque motion and power of grill. If ...
May 06,2013
Garden hoses can be unwieldy so the promise of a lightweight, expandable hose that takes up little space was hard to resist. Consumer Reports tried out three 50-foot models of this new breed of garden hose, which weighs as little ...
May 03,2013
It may not be very well known, but Makita as a worldwide company has a pretty extensive line of outdoor power equipment. Still, I was surprised to see a couple of cordless chainsaw SKU's make an appearance on their U.S. website. ...