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® Introduces 7/8” SDS Plus D-Handle Rotary Hammer

7/8” SDS Plus D-Handle Rotary Hammer Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation introduces a new 7/8” SDS Plus D-Handle Rotary Hammer that lasts longer and drills faster than other tools in its class. With renowned Milwaukee durability, the 5262-21 provides up to 15% more life in even the toughest applications and provides up to 40% faster drilling […]

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Milwaukee® Introduces Cordless SDS Plus Rotary Hammer

Milwaukee® Introduces Cordless SDS Plus Rotary Hammer with 2X Longer Life Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation expands its M18™ LITHIUM-ION system with the introduction of the M18™ Cordless 7/8” SDS Plus Rotary Hammer. As part of Milwaukee’s renewed dedication to rotary hammer development, this new addition to both the M18™ System and rotary hammer offering delivers […]

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Manufacturer Competition Helps All Of Us

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 […]

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Bosch Shows Off Tools For 2011

Bosch Introduces Impressive 2011 Tool Line-Up Earlier this week I had the pleasure of traveling to Chicago to visit the folks at Bosch Tools and see some exciting new products for 2011 along with some exclusive peaks into offerings that may hit the shelves next year. Bosch Tools have always a premium brand in my […]

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DEWALT® Launches a New 12” Sliding Compound Miter Saw

DEWALT announces the launch of its new 12” Sliding Compound Miter Saw (DWS780) Last week I visited the folks at DEWALT at their 2011 Media Event in which they unveiled quite a few new tools including a new 12″ Sliding Compound Miter Saw. The new saw, DWS780, is built around a platform that already has […]

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Bosch Debuts the First 90-Degree Tilt Sensor Laser Distance Measurer

Mount Prospect, Ill., June 1, 2011 – Bosch Measuring Tools, the worldwide leader in laser measuring technology, introduces the laser distance measurer of the future. The GLM 80, the first Li-ion battery-powered combination laser distance and angle measurer, incorporates a number of new features including the ability to accurately measure heights of and distances to […]

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DEWALT® Launches New 20 Volt MAX* Lithium Ion Cordless System

This week I had the pleasure of visiting the headquarters of DEWALT in Baltimore MD. I attended a special media event where DEWALT unveiled their latest cordless system the 20V MAX! This new system is very exciting and one that I think will be a huge hit. I’ll be writing more about this in the […]

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Milwaukee® Introduces 14” Abrasive Cut-Off Machine

MILWAUKEE, WI –Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation continues to demonstrate a focused commitment on metal working with the launch of the new 14″ Abrasive Cut-Off Machine. With a powerful 15 Amp, 4.0 max horsepower motor, the 6177-20 delivers on the heritage of long-term durability and performance that has made Milwaukee the standard in industrial metalworking. “With […]

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New DELTA Website Is Live!

The new DELTA website is officially live and operational at: http://www.deltamachinery.com/ . The new site looks great and it’s really easy to navigate. If you’re a DELTA fan like myself you really should check out the new site! Be sure to bookmark it for future reference.

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Rockwell® Versacut™ Mini Circular Saw

Rockwell Versacut Mini Circular Saw With Innovative Blade Guard Charlotte, N.C. — The new Rockwell® Versacut™ mini circular saw is capable of tackling most tasks typically handled by circular saws. This compact multi-functional saw is lightweight, balanced, powerful, precise and easy to use. Unlike conventional circular saws with retractable blade guards, Versacut ensures one hand […]

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