Todd Fratzel

Todd Fratzel is the Editor-in-Chief and Founder of Tool Box Buzz, and the President of Front Steps Media, LLC, a web based media company focused on the Home Improvement and Construction Industry.He is also the Principal Engineer for United Construction Corp., located in Newport, NH. In his capacity at United he oversees the Residential and Commercial Building Division along with all Design-Build projects.He is also the editor of Home Construction & Improvement.

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Milwaukee M18 FUEL SURGE Hydraulic Driver

Milwakee M18 FUEL SURGE 1/4″ Hex Hydraulic Driver Cordless 1/4″ impact drivers have been overtaking the fastening marketplace for several years now with most trades adopting these as their “go to” tool for installing small to medium size fasteners. While impact drivers have completely changed the game on most job sites they certainly have room […]

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JET Updates 16-32 Plus Drum Sander

JET 16-32 Plus Drum Sander La Vergne, TN – For more than 14 years, JET’s 16-32 Plus Drum Sander with Stand has been the brand’s most popular woodworking machine and the industry’s undisputed class leader.  Now, this versatile, accurate and affordable mid-size drum sander has raised the bar again with new features, including tool-less conveyor […]

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Hypertherm Announces New Powermax45 XP

Powermax45 XP, Successor to the Powermax HANOVER, N.H.—Sept. 26, 2016—Hypertherm, a U.S. based manufacturer of plasma, laser, and waterjet cutting systems, is excited to announce the release of the new Powermax45 XP®—successor to the best-selling Powermax of all time—offering the most power and versatility in its class. Delivering 6.5 kilowatts of output power—70 percent more […]

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DEWALT Cordless Metal Connector Nailer Review

DEWALT 20V Max Metal Connector Nailer DCN693M1 Modern framing in both residential and commercial construction includes the use of engineered timber products and light gauge metal connector plates. The expansion of engineered lumber has been quite significant over the last 10 years which means carpenters are spending more and more time nailing structural metal connectors […]

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Rockler Introduces New Heavy-Duty F-Style Bar Clamp

Rockler Teams Up with European Clamp Maker Medina, MN – Rockler Woodworking and Hardware has introduced a new heavy-duty F-style bar clamp that delivers exceptional power, makes clamping faster and easier — and comes with a lifetime guarantee. Developed in partnership with Piher, a Spanish clamp maker known for quality and innovation, the Rockler Piston […]

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Milwaukee Introduces Cordless SDS Max Rotary Hammer

Milwaukee® Cordless SDS Max Rotary Hammer MILWAUKEE, WI – Milwaukee Tool brings game-changing innovation to the cordless power tool market with the introduction of the M18™ FUEL™ SDS Max Rotary Hammer. The SDS Max Rotary Hammer is the first cordless solution of its kind that provides the performance required for more demanding, heavy-duty drilling and […]

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Ridgid Cordless Miter Saw Review

Ridgid 18V Cordless Dual Bevel Sliding Miter Saw I’m sure I sound like a broken record lately but the cord is being cut on so many larger high demand tools including miter saws. Ridgid just announced their first cordless miter saw with the 18V 7-1/4″ Cordless Dual Bevel Sliding Miter Saw, Model R48607K. This new […]

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FEIN MultiMaster Top Review

FEIN MultiMaster FMM 350 QSL w/ Starlock Plus Oscillating multi-tools (OMT’s) have been around for quite some time and they have made it into almost every tool box and job trailer out there. Other than producing cordless versions of these tool not much has changed in the last few years until now. One of the […]

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Estwing® Pneumatic Tools and Accessories

Estwing® Introduces Pneumatic Tools BALL GROUND, GA, August 8, 2016 – Estwing, a trusted brand known for its hand tools, has partnered with Prime Global Products to release its first line of air tools and accessories. The initial product line includes 2 framing nailers, 2 flooring nailers, a mini palm nailer, and a 50′ air hose. […]

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Milwaukee High Demand 9 Ah Battery Pack

M18 REDLITHIUM High Demand 9.0 Battery Pack MILWAUKEE, WI- As the clear leader in cordless power tool technology, Milwaukee has announced the industry’s largest step towards full corded replacement. With the introduction of the M18™ REDLITHIUM™ HIGH DEMAND™ 9.0 Battery Pack, Milwaukee will completely shatter cordless expectations, delivering up to 5X more run-time, 35% more […]

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