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Duo-Fast® Floor Fastening Systems New 10 Year Warranty

Duo-Fast® Hardwood Floor Stapler and Cleat Nailer Now Feature 10-Year Warranty And Value-Added Accessories The folks at Duo-Fast have announced that their Floor Stapler and Cleat Nailer will now feature 10-Year Warranties! In addition the new carrying cases have been redesigned to carry the exclusive Duo-Fast® SoftShoe™ Pre-Finished Wood Flooring Adapter for higher quality work, […]

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DEWALT TrackSaw Review – Model DWS520K

DEWALT TrackSaw – Model DWS520K Over the last 6 months I’ve been testing DEWALT’s DWS520K TrackSaw (the corded version). For those of you not familiar with the TrackSaw I like to describe it as a multi-purpose saw that has the precision of a table saw, the flexibility of a circular saw and the abilities of […]

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Channellock #87 Rescue Tool Review

Shorter, Lighter Design Offers First Responders Pocket-Size Rescue Tool The new Channellock #87 Rescue Tool fits a nitch that other tools in the industry don’t. This tool fits nicely in a firefighter’s turnout pocket and light enough not to hinder movement. In addition to the lighter, smaller design the following features including: The cutting tool […]

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Rockler’s New Circle Cutting Jig

Cut Flawless Cirles up to 52″ in Diameter Today the folks at Rockler introduced a really nice circle cutting jig that allows you to precisely cut circles from 5-1/2″ to 52″ in diameter. The jig is simple to use and requires no math in order to set it up which makes set up time quick […]

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Channellock Father’s Day Giveaway

Enter To Win a Channellock Tool Roll No. 3 To celebrate Father’s Day the folks at Channellock are sponsoring a really great giveaway. One of our lucky readers is going to win a Channellock Tool Roll No. 3. To help celebrate Channellock’s 125th year in business, the pliers in the winner’s tool roll with be […]

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Makita’s New Cordless Dual Slide Compound Miter Saw

18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 7-1/2″ Dual Slide Compound Miter Saw (model LXSL01) Over the last year or so we’ve seen the cordless tool offerings really focus on small 12 volt compact tools and lots of 18V impact type tools. Well this week an exciting announcement from Makita has something entirely new to consider. Makita has […]

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MAKITA Expands 12V max Lithium-Ion – 3/8” Impact Wrench

New Cordless 3/8” Impact Wrench Ideal for Automotive Technicians, Installers, and More 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 added to its groundbreaking line of cordless power tools with an addition to the 12V […]

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Milwaukee® Introduces Small Angle Grinders

Small Angle Grinders with Revolutionary New Motor Technology MILWAUKEE, WI –Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation continues to demonstrate a focused commitment on metal working with the launch of 18 Small Angle Grinders in 2011 that deliver up to 3X more durability and up to 50% more power than the competition. With an unrelenting determination to develop […]

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CRAFTSMAN® And “PICKER” Frank Fritz In Search Of America’s Classic Tools

Popular antique collector and pickerFrank Fritz will review submitted treasures on the Craftsman Facebook page and appear at select Sears Hometown Stores “Finding America’s Treasures,”  is a program which will spotlight the old, hidden and rusty tool treasures found in garages, workshops and attics across the country. Fans can share a photo of their treasure and a brief description […]

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Fluke Tool Bag Giveaway

 Fluke Corporation, the global leader in portable electronic test and measurement technology is giving away a $ 2,500  “fantasy tool bag” filled with Fluke tools of your choice. I’m a huge fan of Fluke tools and have several in my tool box.  From simple voltage tester to a TIS thermal imager, these tool are top quality […]

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