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MAKITA Second-Generation 18V Compact Lithium-Ion Cordless Driver-Drill

MAKITA RAISES THE BAR AGAIN WITH SECOND-GENERATION 18V COMPACT LITHIUM-ION CORDLESS DRIVER-DRILL New compact cordless driver-drill is successor to the category-leader BDF452HW NOVEMBER 24, 2010 – La Mirada, Calif. – Makita, a worldwide manufacturer of technologically advanced power tools that are more compact with less weight yet deliver industrial strength power and results, has released […]

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Ridgid Tools Lifetime Service Agreement

Ridgid Offers Lifetime Service Agreement Earlier this week I had the pleasure of meeting with Jason Swanson who represents Ridgid Tools. Jason was showing me lots of great new tools from Ridgid and explaining to me how the purchase of a Rigid Tool comes along with a really amazing Lifetime Service Agreement. Check out this […]

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Bosch Tool Corp. Recalls Hammer Drills

Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Recalls Bosch Hammer Drills Due to Electrical Shock Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or […]

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Milwaukee® Introduces the Hottest Tool on the Jobsite

Milwaukee M12™ Cordless Heated Jacket Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation continues to expand the industry’s largest sub-compact battery system with the introduction of the new M12™ Cordless Heated Jacket. Compatible with the entire line of M12™ professional power tools, the new heated jacket utilizes the innovative M12™ RED LITHIUM® battery technology to actively warm the body […]

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Irwin Releases New Line of Circular Saw Blades

IRWIN® Tools Announces New Saw Blades at 2010 STAFDA Convention IRWIN® Tools recently announced several new saw blades for circular saws at the 2010 STAFDA Convention. MARATHON Fiber Cement Circular Saw Blade The IRWIN MARATHON Polycrystalline Diamond (PCD) fiber cement blade has diamond tipped teeth to deliver up to 15 times longer life compared to […]

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New IRWIN SpeedHammer Power Masonry Drill Bits

New IRWIN SpeedHammer Power Masonry Drill Bits Power through Rebar-Reinforced Concrete Revolutionary SDS-plus Masonry Drill Bits Feature Tip with Twice the Carbide for Longer Life and Durability HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. [November 17, 2010] — Rebar-reinforced concrete is found on most jobsites in North America, and professional tradesmen are often frustrated by damaged or broken masonry drill […]

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MAX Releases New 18 Ga Brad Tools

MAX USA CORP. Releases New 18 Ga. Brad Tools NF235F/18 and NF255F/18 MAX USA CORP. announces the availability of their new 18 Ga. brad tools NF235F/18 and NF255F/18 to the North and South American markets. These exciting new tools help complete the MAX 100 PSI tool line. The NF235F/18 will shoot 18 Ga. brads from […]

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Bosch Introduces New Line of Jigsaws

Later this month we’ll be reviewing the all new Bosch JS470EB Jigsaw. While we test out this exciting new jigsaw we thought you should learn a bit more about the new line of jigsaws now available from Bosch. Mount Prospect, Ill., October 21, 2010 – Bosch Power Tools & Accessories, the leader in jig saw […]

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Rigid Job Site Radio – Sneak Peak

Rigid Job Site Radio Coming Soon We just watched a short video on the soon to be released Rigid Job Site Radio with ShockMount Technology that you’ve got to see. This new radio is so tough that you’re going to be scratching your head after seeing it abused to levels that my crew doesn’t even […]

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New IRWIN VISE-GRIP Curved-Jaw (CR) Locking Pliers

New IRWIN VISE-GRIP Curved-Jaw (CR) Locking Pliers Guaranteed “Strongest Grip Ever” Phoenix, AZ [November 8, 2010] — Trade professionals hate busted knuckles resulting from failed locking pliers. That’s no problem for tradesmen who use trusted IRWIN® VISE-GRIP® locking pliers, which have earned the top spot in the locking pliers category since their introduction in 1957. […]

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