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IBS 2011: Show Me What Ya Got!

Who’s going to the International Builder’s Show this week in Orlando? I’ll be joining the Tool Box Buzz team this time around, and I’m going to be on the hunt for news from suppliers regarding how they’re communicating with their customers these days, changes in the ways they take products to market and, of course, new product innovations and trends.

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Stanley Black & Decker To Sell Delta

Stanley Black & Decker Selling Delta Machinery I guess it shouldn’t come as a surprise when I read this week that Stanley Black & Decker is selling the Delta Machinery brand. According to sources at Popular Woodworking Magazine the Delta brand will be sold to TOTY, a Taiwanese company that currently produces tools for Stanley […]

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Skil Octo Multi-Finishing Sander

New SKIL Octo Multi-Finishing Sander Is Best Under Pressure New sander features Pressure Control Technology for optimal finish With the do-it-yourselfer in mind, SKIL Power Tools launches the 7302 Octo Multi-Finishing Sander. Its compact size, easy-to-use features and eight assorted attachments make it the perfect choice when a project calls for smooth, finished surfaces in […]

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Skil Power Tool Announces New Skilsaws Models 5480 and 5580

SKIL’s New Family of Upgraded SKILSAWs Meets Consumer Expectations Consumers wanted, SKIL listened and a new family of SKILSAWs was born. MT. PROSPECT, ILL – SKIL Power Tools is proud to unveil their latest, upgraded family of SKILSAWs. SKIL understands what consumers want in a circular saw: longer life, faster cutting, more power, light weight […]

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Skil 12-Inch Miter Saw Model # 3820

SKIL’s Newest Compound Miter Saw is a Cut Above the Competition New compound miter saw cuts accurately and quickly for an exceptional value   Designed with the value-conscious carpenter and weekend warrior in mind, SKIL has packed in intuitive features to make the Skil 3820 an indispensable tool for building better projects. Whether making cross, […]

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DREMEL® and LOWE’S® Present Pinewood Derby® Days

Pinewood Derby® Days Here’s some fun news from Lowe’s and Dremel for all the Boy Scouts out there wanting to build a great Pinewood Derby car. Check out the press release below for more details. MT. PROSPECT, Ill. – January 4, 2011 — Racers, start your rotary tools. Dremel and Lowe’s have teamed up to […]

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Gorilla Gripper – Get A Grip

Gorilla Gripper Sorry if this video offends anyone but it’s worth a chuckle. Be sure to watch this video until the end to see the real punch line!

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The Woodworking & D.I.Y. Show

Friday, January 14 through Sunday, January 16, 2011 Friday, Noon – 6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Eastern States Exposition 1305 Memorial Avenue West Springfield, MA 01089 Sawdust will blanket the floor, wood shavings will soar, and buzz saws will whir as the region’s largest event for […]

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DEWALT® Launches a 4-3/8″ Wet and Dry Hand Tile Cutter

DEWALT® Launches a 4-3/8″ Wet and Dry Hand Tile Cutter with the Versatility Professionals Need on the Jobsite TOWSON, Md. (Dec. 16, 2010) – Today, D EWALT announces the launch of its new 4-3/8″ Wet and Dry Hand Tile Cutter (DWC860W), a portable saw designed to handle a variety of cuts in natural stones, tile ceramics […]

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“Powerless” Table Saw – Jointmaker Pro v2

Jointmaker Pro v2 – By Bridge City Tool Works Occasionally I see a tool that just blows my mind. I recently discovered an amazing new tool (thanks to the folks at Charles & Hudson) which truly is a hand powered table saw! The Jointmaker Pro v2 from Bridge City Tool Works is an amazing tool […]

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