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Milwaukee M18 Hand Vacuum

Milwaukee M18 Compact Vacuum 0882-20 Review What’s red, looks like a tea kettle and sucks?  Give up? Its the Milwaukee M18 Hand Vacuum, it doesn’t actually suck in a bad way, it’s 40 CFMs suck up dirt and dust such as, drywall dust, and saw dust. We recently took this vacuum on some service and punch list […]

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Dewalt Portable Power Station Review – DCB1800M3T1

Dewalt Portable Power Station & Parallel Charger   DEWALT burned their competition this summer when they launched FLEXVOLT at their 2016 media event.  This new line of cordless power tools and accessories is providing us with the first in the industry cordless job site table saw and 12 inch miter saw.  FLEXVOLT gives you the […]

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2016 Christmas Giveaway

2016 Christmas Giveaway – RIDGID Twin Tube Compressor and Framing Nailer Giveaway Rules 1. You must be a subscriber to our newsletter: On The Level – Straight Advice from the Pros 2. Enter your information in the giveaway form at the bottom of this page. Extra Entries Who doesn’t like to increase their chances of […]

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Best Construction Levels – Level Head to Head

48 Inch Construction Level Head to Head Comparison Who makes the best construction levels? In this head to head we’re putting several 48″ construction levels to the test to see who makes the best! One of the most fundamental tools required by all trades in construction is a level. Whether you’re building something plumb and […]

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Dewalt DWHT75900 Carbon Fiber Hammer Tacker

Dewalt DWHT75900 Carbon Fiber Staple Hammer Dewalt has been releasing some exciting new tools lately. One particular area that we’ve seen a lot of innovation in is their Perform and Protect feature. Depending on the tool, this feature is designed to protect the user against dust inhalation, loss of control, and vibration.  The new Dewalt DWHT75900 […]

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Milwaukee Ax Carbide Sawzall Blade

Milwaukee Ax Reciprocating Blade  A reciprocating saw, used in construction and demolition work, achieves its cutting action through a push-and-pull (“reciprocating”) motion of the blade. This type of saw, is also known as a recip saw, or Sawzall. 65 years ago Milwaukee invented the reciprocating saw, and since then, SAWZALL is a name that has been […]

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Bosch 1 Inch SDS-plus Bulldog Rotary Hammer

Bosch GBH18V-26 18-Volt Brushless 1 In. SDS-plus Bulldog Rotary Hammer Lithium-ion, advanced electronics and brushless motors have changed the rules of cordless tool.  Today’s 18volt cordless tools simply crush their earlier compares from years past in both power and runtime. The Bosch 1 Inch SDS-plus Bulldog Rotary Hammer is no exception.   Bosch is one company that […]

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2016 Holiday Gift Guide

2016 Holiday Gift Guide 2016 has been without a doubt a kickass year for new and innovative tools. Here at TBB we have tried to review them all and ensure you were armed with the right information before you pull the trigger! This year we want to share some of the best tools we think […]

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Hitachi Launches 2 New SDS Rotary Hammers

Hitachi Launches 2 New SDS Rotary Hammers – DH26PF & DH18PFY Hitachi Power Tools is announcing additions to its growing Commercial product line with the launch two new SDS Plus Rotary Hammers; the DH26PF & the DH28PFY with User Vibration Protection. Being ideal tools for drilling holes for anchors, drilling concrete for trade installations and […]

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Milwaukee M12 Right Angle Impact Driver 2467-21

Installing Fasteners In Tight Spots As a Carpenter specializing in renovations and finish work there have been many times where I have had difficulty getting my standard impact driver into tight spaces. In these instances I wish I had a right angle impactor. You know those areas, such as: Installing squash blocks for point loads […]

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