What They Say Milwaukee Lineman Utility Accessories Milwaukee Shockwave Lineman’s Impact Auger Bits Milwaukee engineered these new impact auger bits to drill cleaner, faster holes in utility poles. They feature a single spur design that scores the hole for a clean finish. An aggressive feed screw and cutting edge pull the bit through the material for […]
New to the Makita cordless 12V platform, the Makita 12V Max CXT Pin Nailer offers a hose-free solution to finish and trim work. This pin nailer comes with a Makita 12V CXT 2.0 Ah battery. It can fire 1,250 pins on a charge and can drive six different lengths of 23-gauge pins. The 12V edition of the […]
Senco Brands, an American manufacturer of fasteners and fastening tools since 1948, was recently acquired by Kyoto-based Kyocera Corporation for an undisclosed sum. Kyocera announced last week that it has acquired 100% ownership of the Cincinnati-based company. As a result of the acquisition, Senco will now operate as a part of the Kyocera Global Tool […]
Ever had to jam your metal needle nose pliers into a junction box to get to that hard-to-reach wire? Or used a screwdriver to try to pull a wire from the back of a service panel? It’s not the safest course of action, but some of us have probably danced with the devil at least […]
In a market where there are many specific tools for many specific jobs, versatility and efficiency become important qualities when considering your next purchase. With those qualities in mind, Bosch Tools recently released their Bosch 18V Jobsite Blower, incorporating convenient cordlessness into a compact frame. What Bosch Has To Say “The Bosch GBL18V-71 is a professional-grade […]
Due for a fall release in 2017, Bostitch unveils plans for their new line of cordless framing and finish nailers. Each Bostitch cordless framing nailer will run on the brand’s 20V Max battery as will the finish models. The new line includes an 18 GA Brad Nailer, 16 GA Straight Finish Nailer, a 15 GA FN […]
What They Say Key Features The Milwaukee Infrared Imager features instant start-up for scanning large areas quickly and gives a high-resolution image with a simple temperature reading. Dual sense pixels respond quickly and cleanly, eliminating blurring between hot and cold details in complex environments. It features 56:1 distance to spot performance, a fifteen-second image hold, […]
Makita looks to expand its 18V X2 LXT System with a new 6-1/2″ Plunge Saw. The Makita 18V X2 LXT Plunge Cut Saw runs on two 18V Lithium-Ion batteries, and a brushless motor delivers a longer runtime per charge. It can be used with an optional guide rail system which we expect will allow for smooth […]
Recently, Stanley improved upon their line of automotive tools by introducing the Stanley 120 Tooth Ratchet. With twice the amount of teeth than a traditional 60 tooth ratchet, this ratchet requires half the arc swing to engage the pawls, providing better access to fasteners in tight spaces. The new ratchet features a grooved, ergonomic handle […]
Klein Tools introduces the Klein 2-in-1 Hex Head Slide Driver in the common ¼” and 5/16” sizes to eliminate changing tools while on the job. The unique patented tip slides back and forth between the two common hex sizes and features a rare-earth magnetic tip to hold screws in place while fastening. It utilizes a thumb […]
