Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation introduced a new sliding utility knife as part of its new line of hand tool products. Built to be productive and ergonomic, the Sliding Utility Knife comes fully featured and emphasizes ease-of-use and durability. Activated by a side sliding mechanism rather than a top button that often gets in the way or causes unintended blade retraction, the Sliding Utility Knife also features a tool free blade change and wire stripper for increased efficiency.
Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation introduced a new utility knife as part of its new line of hand tool products. Designed to increase productivity, the Fastback Utility Knife comes fully featured and emphasizes ease-of-use and durability. Designed to activate the blade 3X faster than a 2-handed opening, the Fastback Utility Knife features a one handed blade opening button for easy activation.
Milwaukee introduced a new Rasping Jab Saw (Drywall Saw) as part of its new line of hand tool products. Eliminating the need for separate rasping and reaming tools, the new saw utilizes grating holes along the side of the blade to rapidly expand holes or smooth rough edges of sheetrock or drywall after a cut has been made.
The only screwdriver with the patented ECX bit and hardened tips, the Milwaukee 11 in 1 Screwdriver includes the 6 bits and 3 nut drivers most requested by professionals with the added utility of a wire stripper and wire bending hole. The Milwaukee ECX bit allows users to extend the life of their bits when fastening specialty screws found in electrical boxes, conduit couplers, outlets, and other common job site fixtures. The patented geometry gives the ECX bit this advantage over traditional Phillips or square bits.
The Black & Decker BDSL10 36-Inch Accu-Mark Level makes it a simple task to precisely hang decorative items on your wall by taking all the guesswork out of where to position the hangers on the wall. Simple and effective solutions to common problems are things that we like to see in the tool world. When you add new functionality to an already versatile tool like a level, we think it is brilliant.
Screwpop 4-in-1 Keychain Tool is a handy little tool that helps you crank out the work during the day and, after hours, pop a cap on cold one. With a removable #2 Philips Head and flat head bits, a 1/4" hex drive and a bottle opener, this would have definitely been something MacGyver could have pulled from his pocket.
Craftsman 1/4", 3/8" & 1/2" Drive Thin Profile Ratchets give you the ability to reach in tight spaces. These ratchets have super comfortable handles and are covered entirely in high polished chrome. With a 60 tooth ratchet gear inside, you only have to move the ratchet 6 degrees to get it to index to the next "click." This is significant because the regular Craftsman ratchets only have 36 tooth ratchet gears which means you have to move it 10 degrees.
All tool guys know that if you are going to have a man-sized collection of hand tools, then it is imperative to have a good storage system. What makes a mechanic project a breeze is when you can open a drawer, and right there at your fingertips is the exact socket or wrench you need. If you are looking for a bench-top tool box with ball bearing drawers, lots of storage and all steel construction, then chances are that the Husky 26PCHTHD 26 inch 6 Drawer Tool Chest will serve you well. This tool box has all the looks, features and quality of a high end tool box, but at a very modest price.
Ever wonder if they put all the hurricane strapping in your house or if your concrete slab is reinforced with steel? Well you don't have to wonder any more if you use a Zircon MT6 MetalliScanner. This tool will locate and indicate the approximate depth of both magnetic and non-magnetic metals up to 6" deep in most all nonmetallic construction materials. With this tool, you can figure out where the metal is before your expensive drill bit or saw blade does.
The Swanson TS149 9" Sliding T-Bevel is a classic yet modern tool that the craftsman can use everyday for all types of woodworking projects, either as an angle finder or as a square. The T-Bevel is especially handy when trying to duplicate an odd angle of an existing condition.
The Stiletto 12oz Titanium Remodeler Hammer with a hickory handle and a straight claw might not be the latest tool on the market, but it is definitely among the best. We have had the last few months to really put this hammer through its paces and we finally agree with the Stiletto tag line of “Powerful – Painless – Lightweight.”
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