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CST/berger RL25H Review

Electronic Self-Leveling Horizontal Laser Earlier this summer I had the pleasure of attending a Media Event at the Bosch Tools headquarters in Chicago.  Bosch also happens to own the CST/berger lineup of surveying and measurement equipment so we were introduced to their new tools as well. One of the tools that caught my eye was […]

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SawStop Inches Closer to Reality – California’s Liberal Mandate

California’s Table-Saw Safety Bill Here we go again folks. I hate to say it but we are on the brink of total disaster when it comes to making free choices about the tools we use on a day to day basis. Steven Gass is at  it again and instead of waiting on the US Government […]

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BESSEY AV2 Flooring Spacer Preview

July 1, 2012 -The latest BESSEY innovation for the installation of laminate and prefabricated parquet is the AV2 Flooring Spacer. This revolutionary aid makes floor installation much easier, even for non professionals. One of the critical points when doing a flooring project is maintaining consistent spacing to the wall. Room for an expansion joint is […]

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DEWALT ICC Code Reference Guides for Pros

Delmar and DEWALT Release Revised ICC Code Reference Guides for Building and Plumbing Professionals The folks at Delmar, part of Cengage Learning and a well known provider of learning solutions for professional development has partnered with the folks at DEWALT to revise a series of ICC code reference books for professionals. The DEWALT ICC Code […]

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Ryobi ProTip Paint Sprayer Review

Ryobi ProTip Paint Sprayer Review Earlier this year Ryobi introduced a bunch of innovative new products that we’ve reviewed here, here, and here. The last of the new products is a couple of paint sprayers with reversabile spray tips to make clearing any clogs a breeze. One that runs on household AC power and the […]

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Fluke Laser Distance Meters

The beauty of a laser distance meter is based on its simplicity of use and time saving benefits. Just point, click, done and you can measure larger distances with greater accuracy. Fluke Laser Distance Meters offer quick, accurate, point-and-click measurements up to 100 meters (330 feet)

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Dremel 8220 12VMax Cordless Rotary Tool

The Dremel 8220 Cordless 12V High-Performance Rotary Tool The more I see from Dremel the more impressed I am.  With their recent release of their cordless Dremel 8220 12VMax Cordless Rotary Tool  do-it-yourself enthusiasts and hobbyists will have more flexibility in rotary applications.   The Dremel 8220 replaces the Dremel 8200. The Dremel 8220 12VMax Cordless […]

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Rockler Introduces Affordable Click-N-Carve CNC Routing Products

Click-N-Carve Offers User-Friendly CNC Routing Solution MEDINA, MN (July 10, 2012) – Rockler has just introduced the Click-N-Carve, a compact CNC routing machine that turns digital input into detailed carvings. Click-N-Carve is a user-friendly version of more complicated CNC machines, boasting the ability to translate digital photographs and other coded input into extremely intricate carvings […]

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Bosch Introduces Multi-Use GCL 25 Five-Point Laser

Tool offers value and innovation for short-distance leveling and transfer applications Mount Prospect, Ill., June 14, 2012 – Bosch is expanding the multi-use laser market with the launch of its new GCL 25 five-point self-leveling alignment laser with cross-line. Designed for tradesmen who are in need of a more versatile and multi-functioning tool for daily […]

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Delta Introduces New Heavy Duty 12″ Disc Sander

New, Easier-To-Use Design For Table Tilt Lock Anderson, SC, July 9, 2012 – DELTA® Power Equipment Corporation, a designer and manufacturer of stationary and benchtop woodworking machinery and equipment, has introduced a new 12-inch Disc Sander, Model 31-140, with heavy duty cast iron construction and heavy duty steel bevel assembly supporting the table. The DELTA® […]

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