Inspiring Young Builders As a father of two young children I often wonder where life’s path will take them when they fall into a career some day. I also think back to my own childhood and remember watching my dad (a carpenter) work countless hours trying to make ends meet. He would constantly instill in me that I needed to go away to college one day so I didn’t need to pound nails for a living. It’s really the same story that’s been told for generations, parents inspiring their children to have a better job and life than they did. This cycle of each generation wanting to do “better” has forced our Country and Society for that matter into an interesting situation. Each year more and more young people drive...

World of Concrete 2013 – Las Vegas If you work in the construction industry and you’ve never been to the World of Concrete (WOC) then you’ve been really missing out. One of the reasons I love this trade show so much is the massive size of the outdoor exhibits. Sure its’ nice being outside in January enjoying 75 degree weather, but I like being able to pick up power tools and use them. This year I attended the show with Assistant Editor Rob Robillard. Together we spent the day checking out some exciting new products from Bosch Power Tools. Before we get into the specifics why not check out a fun video we made highlighting out day at World of Concrete, 2013. PB120 12V Compact Radio Our first stop at Bosch was an introduction...

Freud Track Saw Blades Compatible with Festool and Other Track Saws Atlanta, Georgia – Freud America, Inc. is pleased to introduce a new blade series ideal for Festool® and other Track Saws. This new blade series is the FIRST and ONLY one for a Festool® Saw with anti-vibration design for smoother, quieter cuts to deliver a better quality finish and longer life. Now, woodworkers will have a high-quality blade to realize the full potential of the Festool® Saw! Freud offers four blades with a160mm diameter and a 20mm arbor; each is designed to provide excellent track saw performance, features include: Exclusive TiCo™ Hi-Density Carbide delivers ultimate blade life. Unique TiCo carbide blends composed of sub-micron particles mean the tips...