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Manufacturer Competition Helps All Of Us
by Todd Fratzel Competition Sparks Constant Stream of New Tool Technology Over the past two weeks I had the pleasure of visiting the folks at DEWALT and Bosch for their annual Media Events. The thing that really resonated with me after flying home was the amazing pressure on manufacturers to push their research and development activities to keep up with their competition. Ultimately this frenzy of competition benefits each and everyone of us. Tool Autopsy Many of you may not realize how intense the battle is. For example on a recent trip to one of the tool manufacturers we learned that the minute another competitor’s tool hits the market they buy it and do an “autopsy” or sorts back at the lab. This constant evaluation of the competition...
Tools of the Weird: World’s Oldest Multi-Tool?
by Bryan WrightSwiss Made it Red but Romans Made it First The photo of this tool has been the desktop wallpaper on my laptop for months now, because…well…I’m a geek like that and because this tool contains so much sheer awesome I was hoping some of it might rub off on me. What you’re looking at is an 1800-year-old Roman army knife. Made of iron and silver, and obviously carefully hand-crafted, the tool incorporated a number of useful fold-out implements, including a spoon, fork, knife, pick and something that looks oddly like a can opener (a visionary touch, given that cans were still centuries away back in A.D. 201). Here’s a link to the original post, courtesy of Wired.com. I’m no historian, but I have to believe this...
New Rockler Trim Router Table Preview
by Todd FratzelTrim Router Table Greatly Increases Versatility MEDINA, MN (August 2, 2011) – Rockler Woodworking and Hardware cleverly merged the stability of a standard router table with the convenience and mobility of a compact router with the introduction of the versatile Trim Router Table. Using pre-drilled holes to attach a clamping strip, the Trim Router Table can easily be clamped to almost any horizontal surface: a table, bench, a piece of plywood, or even the tailgate of a pickup truck. The table also includes a 1/4″ thick acrylic base that’s pre-drilled to fit most popular compact routers, providing a stable connection between the table and the router. Routers may also be detached from the Trim Router Table in seconds to use the...
Power Tools»
Delta 18″ Drill Press (Model 18-900L) Review
August 6, 2011 8:40 amDelta 18″ Laser Drill Press – Model 18-900L Earlier this year the folks at Delta sent me their all new 18″ Laser Drill Press – Model 18-900L to test...
- 0Porter-Cable Oscillating Multi-Tool Review – Model PC250MTKPorter-Cable PC250MTK Oscillating Multi-Tool At this year’s International Builder’s Show in Orlando...
- 0Milwaukee 1/2″ D-Handle Right Angle Drill Kit 3002-1 Review1/2″ D-Handle Right Angle Drill Kit 3002-1 Over the last few months I’ve been testing a new right...
- 0Bosch GTS1031 10” Portable Jobsite Table Saw ReviewBosch GTS1031 10” Portable Jobsite Table Saw During the past year I’ve had the pleasure of evaluating...
Air Tools»
Ridgid Tri-Stack 5 Gallon Compressor Review
June 20, 2011 2:46 pm RIDGID Tri-Stack 5-Gallon Portable Electric Compressor Several months ago the folks at Ridgid sent me their new Tri-Stack 5 Gallon Compressor (Model OF50150TS) to test and...
- 2Porter-Cable 23GA, 1-3/8” Pin Nailer Kit ReviewPorter-Cable 23GA, 1-3/8” Pin Nailer Kit (model PIN138) Earlier this fall Porter-Cable introduced the first ever...
- 0Paslode Cordless Roofing Nailer VideoTool Box Buzz Authors Featured In Paslode Video Check out a cool new video from Paslode regarding the recently...
- 10Porter-Cable C2004-WK Compressor ReviewPorter-Cable C2004-WK 165 PSI Four-Gallon Compressor The folks at Porter-Cable recently sent us their all new pancake-style...
Hand Tools»
Tools of the Weird: World’s Oldest Multi-Tool?
August 1, 2011 1:25 pmSwiss Made it Red but Romans Made it First The photo of this tool has been the desktop wallpaper on my laptop for months now, because…well…I’m a geek like...
- 0Night Stick Pro Flashlight/Floodlight – XPP-5422GLooking for a jobsite grade flashlight for your toolbox? Here it is. The Night Stick Pro from Bayco is one tough...
- 0Channellock #87 Rescue Tool ReviewShorter, Lighter Design Offers First Responders Pocket-Size Rescue Tool The new Channellock #87 Rescue Tool fits...
- 1Veto Pro Pac Open Top Tool Bag ReviewVeto Pro Pac OT-LC and OT-XL Open Top Tool Bags Once again I had the pleasure of testing some Veto Pro Pac Tool...
Measuring & Layout»
Johnson Glo-View® Digital Level Review – Model 40-6048
July 18, 2011 12:46 pmGlo-View® Digital Level - Model 40-6048 Digital levels are becoming very popular throughout the construction industry. The folks at Johnson Level and Tool sent me their...
- 2Johnson Laser Distance Measure Review – Model 40-6001Johnson Model 40-6001 Laser Distance Measure The folks at Johnson Level and Tool recently sent me some of their...
- 1Rockler Straight Edge System – ReviewRockler Straight Edge System Earlier this year Rockler introduced the Straight Edge System. The new system is designed...
- 0Bostitch Clamping Level ReviewBostitch® 24″ Clamping Box Beam Level When Bostitch® sent me their new Clamping Level (Model 43-723) I...
Cordless Tools»
RIDGID 18V Impact Driver Kit Giveaway
July 24, 2011 5:58 pmCongratulations to Rick Monroe who won our Ridgid 18V Impact Drive Giveaway Contest. Special thanks to Ridgid for sponsoring this months giveaway! RIDGID 18V Lithium-Ion Impact...
- 0Bosch 18 Volt Lithium-Ion Rotary Hammer Drill RHH180Bosch First Impressions Are Lasting: Bosch recently came out with a cordless 18-Volt Rotary Hammer. I recently...
- 9RIDGID® X4 Compact Lithium-Ion Impact Driver Kit (R86034K) ReviewRIDGID® X4 Compact Lithium-Ion Impact Driver Kit This Spring Ridgid introduced a new light weight impact driver...
- 0PORTER-CABLE® Launches New Oscillating ToolsPORTER-CABLE® Launches New, Oscillating Tools with the Tool Free System™ for Corded and Cordless ModelsBack...
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