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Makita XSL02Z Cordless 7-1/2 Dual Slide Compound Miter Saw

Makita (36V) Brushless Cordless 7-1/2″ Dual Slide Compound Miter Saw 2015 was a very big year for Makita, they celebrated their 100th anniversary and they promoted their 100th tool in 18V LXT line.  They boast the world’s largest 18 volt cordless tool line. This last fall their 18V Lithium-Ion cordless tools line-up will reach 125 […]

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Klein® Tools Headlamp

Klein® Tools Designs a Headlamp with all the Must-Haves for the Jobsite January 26, 2016 (Lincolnshire, IL) – Klein Tools (http://www.kleintools.com), for professionals since 1857, launched its new Illumination line, including a headlamp (Cat. No. 56220) designed specifically for electricians.  It features an anti-slip silicone strap that comes pre-adjusted to fit a hard hat.  The […]

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DEWALT 20v 16GA Cordless Angled Finish Nailer Giveaway

DEWALT 20v 16GA Cordless Angled Finish Nailer Giveaway – Model DCN660   This month one lucky winner is going to win the new DEWALT DCN660 cordless finish nailer! Finish carpentry has been relying on pneumatic nailers since the first one was introduced in 1950. Fast forward to 1986 and Paslode introduced the first cordless framing […]

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New True Blue® I-Beam Levels from Empire Level

True Blue® I-Beam Levels MUKWONAGO, WI – Empire Level continues to upgrade their line of layout products with the introduction of new True Blue® I-Beam Levels, Made in the USA.  Available in both magnetic and non-magnetic models (24” to 78”), Empire Level is committed to delivering innovative solutions designed to satisfy the needs of the […]

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Milwaukee® Introduces Chalk Reels with Longest Gear Life

Milwaukee® Introduces Chalk Reels with Longest Gear Life 01/08/2016 MILWAUKEE, WI- Milwaukee Tool continues to expand their Hand Tool offering with the introduction of Bold Line and Precision Line Chalk Reels. Featuring the industry’s first planetary gear system and integrated STRIPGUARD™ clutch, the new chalk reels have been designed from the ground up to deliver […]

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SKILSAW SIDEWINDER Saw for Fiber Cement

SKILSAW SIDEWINDER Saw for Fiber Cement Finally a solution to task that is not only demanding on your saw but also yourself, cutting fiber cement material! Skilsaw has taken their already iconic Sidewinder saw and found a jobsite solution to cutting fiber cement material. Skilsaw is an leader in the wood cutting industry and has […]

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Winter Workwear

Arborwear Double Thick Pullover Crew Neck Sweatshirt Working in construction and having rugged clothing go hand in hand. For me clothing worn on the job-site must have exceptional durability, comfort, quality of construction, and a fit that you can not only feel in the fabric, but also see in performance results. There is nothing worse than working […]

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Bosch 12v Cordless Jigsaw Giveaway

Enter to WIN a Bosch 12v Cordless Jigsaw Giveaway – Model JS120

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Bosch GRL 500 HCK Rotary Laser Review

Bosch GRL 500 HCK Rotary Laser Review Working for a commercial general contractor, we have a need for checking grades and heights every day. Many times, we are checking them over a large area. In the old days, a water level could be used to establish level from a known benchmark. Today, lasers are the quickest […]

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Best Cordless Finish Nailers – Head to Head

Cordless Finish Nailers Finish carpentry has been relying on pneumatic nailers since the first one was introduced in 1950. Fast forward to 1986 and Paslode introduced the first cordless framing nailer utilizing a gas “fuel cell” and battery. In an effort to eliminate the need for a gas cartridge, SENCO introduced their Fusion finish nailers […]

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