There are many times you need to hang a product on a wall, but can't necessarily locate a stud. Instead of banging your head against the wall (this never works, only makes big holes), we'll usually reach for a Buildex Twist-N-Lock E-Z Anchor. These drywall anchors are extremely versatile and come in many different configurations - from light duty to heavy duty. This makes them applicable for almost any use and they can carry from 30 to 85 pounds per fastener. The Buildex Twist-N-Lock fasteners themselves are made from either nylon or zinc and have a unique feature.
Grip-Rite's Collated Coil Roofing Fas'ners are held together with wire and are perfect for use with nearly all coil-style roofing nailers. They are available in sizes ranging from 3/4" to 2" in galvanized (both smooth and ring shank), and from 1" to 1-1/2" in stainless steel. Each nail has a 3/8" broad head. We used a box of 1-1/4" galvanized to, among other things, roofa 400 square foot addition. The nails loaded easily and the coils retained their shape, thanks to the double wire weld collation method. This made loading easy and jams were infrequent, though the last nail in a coil would often fall away loose within several of our nailers.
Sanding is one of the most popular applications of a Dremel rotary tool. Dremel has come out with a new line of Detail Abrasive Brushes that make detail sanding a breeze! These new Dremel accessories provide just the right amount of abrasion to perfectly sand and restore odd shaped surfaces.
Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation introduced over 80 new products in its new line of Shockwave Impact Duty accessories. Delivering high performance and functionality, the full range solution was designed to stand up to elevated and extreme torque applications. The line includes high performance drill bits, nut drivers, sockets, bit holders and adapters.
DeWalt announced the launch of its Solid Rock Carbide SDS Plus drill bits. The new bits are designed for mechanical contractors, electricians and general contractors for drilling holes in hard concrete, reinforced concrete, block and pan decking. Designed and manufactured in Germany, the bits have an innovative bonding system that is used to affix the Solid Rock Carbide tip to the flute providing extreme durability and longer bit life in the toughest applications.
What makes Tapcons so popular is that you simply drill a hole and then screw them in place. There are no inserts, so the anchors themselves are the very thing that bites into concrete, brick or masonry materials and provides a very secure connection. This makes for a very simple solution to a whole host of potential issues commonly faced by both homeowners and professionals.
It's no surprise that Irwin is a respected name in tools and especially blades and bits. They get it, and they offer an impressive array of budget-friendly products that outperform the generic alternatives nearly every time. We took on some of their current line of spade bits to see how well they'd perform in our testing and practical use. Turns out this company knows what it's doing after all.
Blue Granite - now that's a name that instills confidence. Bosch was going for the manly persona when it came up with that one (but what else should we expect from a German company?). Carbide hammer drill bits are for made for one thing: fast impact drilling in concrete, stone, or masonry. Low voltage, high temperature brazing prevents carbide cutting edge from breaking out even when heat builds up during deep drilling. Various usable lengths up to 10".
We know the scenario all too well, the exterior door is fine but the lower parts of the jamb are rotted and falling apart. Once the rot is discovered, most of the time the wood is too far gone and sometimes the easiest solution is put in a new pre-hung door. With an EverMark replacement EverJamb, there now is a reasonable solution to repairing the jamb without replacing the door.
While strolling the floor at the 2009 IBS in Vegas, we almost walked right past the GE Security Booth and it was in a quick second look that we realized that these guys are into tools as well. They are in the business of protecting your tools and projects. Lock boxes and key safes are not just for the Realtors any more.
What do you do when you have to take up a vinyl floor or remove tough adhesive off a surface? If you are like me, it usually involved getting down on hands and knees with a heavy-duty scraper or chisel. The reciprocating saw driven Simple Man Products Spyder Scraper is the new solution.
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