DeWalt 2X Longer Life Reciprocating Saw Blades
DeWalt added a new major announcement for the metal-cutters out there. The company is introducing a new line of DeWalt […]
DeWalt High Impact Demolition Steel Chisels
DeWalt is rolling out some new products today. First off the block is their new line of High Impact Demolition […]
Cuz-D Straight Flush Saw Preview
The Straight Flush Saw is something new to the market. In fact, it seems to still be getting to the […]
Dra-gun Cordless 3D Meter Mix Gun Preview
Kickstarter has been a favorite for some, allowing entrepreneurs to delve into advanced concepts and projects that would otherwise remain on the drawing board. This week we caught one by William Mace (no not the actor, that’s William H. Macy), who is aiming to simplify the way you might mix epoxys, resins and/or other liquids. Now, if your imagination isn’t already moving, this could be useful for a number of applications, including spraying insulation, Polyurethane foam, Poly Urea, mold making and casting materials. The idea came to Mace while living aboard a small boat. He went through his share of frustrations attempting to cast and mold custom parts.
Leviton Universal Dimmers for LED, CFLs, and Incandescents
One interesting thing has been coming to light regarding the recent push for more energy efficient CFL and LED bulbs: […]
Can Tin Anodes Make for Better Lithium-ion Batteries?
We keep following the news on Lithium-ion because, well, it’s an evolving technology. The thing with Li-ion batteries is that […]
IKEA FIXA Screwdriver Drill Review
When we saw an IKEA-branded drill we simply had to get it. Featuring a soft synthetic rubber skin, the 7.2V […]
Festool SysLite LED Worklamp KAL 100
When the little ‘ole Festool SysLite LED Worklamp KAL 100 was announced we decided to give them a look. The new Festool […]
Metabo MAG 28 LTX Cordless Magnetic Drill Press Preview
Lately, Metabo seems to be coming up with some pretty impressive products. Earlier this year they announced a 4.0 Ah Li-ion battery pack and now the portable electric power tool manufacturer has introduced the world’s first cordless magnetic drill press. Metabo is known for producing tools that are particularly suited for industrial, construction and welding applications and the new MAG 28 LTX fits right in. The new magnetic drill press uses a 25.2 V (others might call this a 24V) Li-ion battery to power the tool. For anchoring the drill to the surface, the tool uses a powerful rare earth magnet which requires no energy from the battery. This makes the mag drill suitable for use in remote and previously inaccessible environments.
Bosch RHS181K 18V Compact Rotary Hammer Drill Preview
Last summer we got to check out Bosch’s RHH180 Cordless Rotary Hammer Drill and found it to be the kind of tool that would make lots of on-site jobs much easier. When you just need to grab a tool and drill to, for example, set anchors or Tapcons to mount conduit, an 18V Hammer Drill can be a great solution. What we especially like about the new RHS181K is that Bosch took a great idea and compacted it further. The new hammer drill moves the battery from the front of the D-handle to the base and migrates the motor structure forward. The result is a much more compact design that shaves nearly a pound off the weight (the new tool weighs 4.6 lbs – and that’s including the 18V Lithium-ion battery.