WD-40 Specialist Products Review
The story behind WD-40 is actually pretty fun and interesting. Back in 1953 a small San Diego company called Rocket […]
Hart 21 oz Milled Face Steel Framing Hammer Review
For some, a hammer isn’t all that important. If you’re serious about tools, however, or a framer by trade, a hammer is an extension of your arm and something you use almost all the time. With that being the case, issues like weight, features, and balance become very important. In fact, when you’re striking nails almost non-stop, it’s possible to actually calculate the time-is-money factor, and you’ll see that your choice of hammer becomes something that could net you literally hours of labor-savings over the course of a year. It was with that mentality that we turned our fascination to Hart’s line of Mill-faced Steel Framing Hammers.
Milwaukee M-Spector 360 Inspection Camera Preview
At the 2011 Milwaukee New Tools Press Event, Corey Dickert gave us an up-close-and-personal look at the M-Spector 360 – the company’s newest inspection camera. What probably impressed us the most was it’s small focal length. At just 1″ away, the camera gave a really good view of materials and let you get right up close to check out what’s happening in pipes, behind walls, etc. Most inspection cameras can’t get that close without losing focus. We also appreciated the detailed and colorful images that the new camera presented. There is at least one competitor that does an equally impressive job, but the Milwaukee is far and above most of the typical inspection camera, which looks, for all intents and purposes, black and white. It also has a very narrow 9mm camera head as opposed to the more common 17mm head. Right off the bat it’s already suited for residential, commercial AND automotive applications. In our hands-on use of the camera we examined jean material, circuit boards, and Cat 5e cable close-up and the images were excellent.
Milwaukee 2314-21 M-Spector 360 Inspection Camera Preview
At the 2011 Milwaukee New Tools Press Event, Corey Dickert gave us an up-close-and-personal look at the M-Spector 360 – the company’s newest inspection camera. What probably impressed us the most was it’s small focal length. At just 1″ away, the camera gave a really good view of materials and let you get right up close to check out what’s happening in pipes, behind walls, etc. Most inspection cameras can’t get that close without losing focus. We also appreciated the detailed and colorful images that the new camera presented. There is at least one competitor that does an equally impressive job, but the Milwaukee is far and above most of the typical inspection camera, which looks, for all intents and purposes, black and white. It also has a very narrow 9mm camera head as opposed to the more common 17mm head. Right off the bat it’s already suited for residential, commercial AND automotive applications. In our hands-on use of the camera we examined jean material, circuit boards, and Cat 5e cable close-up and the images were excellent.
Milwaukee 2313-20 M-Spector 360 Inspection Camera Preview
At the 2011 Milwaukee New Tools Press Event, Corey Dickert gave us an up-close-and-personal look at the M-Spector 360 – the company’s newest inspection camera. What probably impressed us the most was it’s small focal length. At just 1″ away, the camera gave a really good view of materials and let you get right up close to check out what’s happening in pipes, behind walls, etc. Most inspection cameras can’t get that close without losing focus. We also appreciated the detailed and colorful images that the new camera presented. There is at least one competitor that does an equally impressive job, but the Milwaukee is far and above most of the typical inspection camera, which looks, for all intents and purposes, black and white. It also has a very narrow 9mm camera head as opposed to the more common 17mm head. Right off the bat it’s already suited for residential, commercial AND automotive applications. In our hands-on use of the camera we examined jean material, circuit boards, and Cat 5e cable close-up and the images were excellent.
2011 Milwaukee Tools Media Event – Cordless Tools
After a nice introduction by Paul Fry on the history and direction of the cordless tool line, we got to […]
Duo-Fast DF150-CS Button Cap Stapler Preview
If you’ve ever done a roofing job (and most of our readers seem to have some knowledge of this type of work) you’ve laid down button caps to secure felt to a rooftop. That job is made simpler with the addition of pneumatics. We’ve tried several different systems, like the Fasco America SideWinder Windstrips Stapler we reviewed last year. Now, Duo-Fast has a new product, the DF150-CS Button Cap Stapler. This system allows you to shoot staples and plastic button caps at the same time. As you can imagine, it’s perfect for roofing felt applications as well as housewrap. Most jurisdictions not locked to Broward County rules will allow the use of a tool like this on roofing felt and housewrap.
Emglo EM810-4M Twin Tank Air Compressor Preview
The Emglo EM810-4M 4-Gallon Dolly-Style Twin Tank Air Compressor is designed to meet the needs of the trim carpenter, remodeler, framer, roofer or flooring professional. With a 1.1 HP motor and an oil-lubricated cast iron cylinder, performance, durability and reliability are built in. The capacity and air delivery gives this compressor the ability to support up to four brad or finish nailers or two framing, roofing or flooring nailers at once without compromising performance. The 88 pound compressor is easy to maneuver around the jobsite thanks to the wheel kit, which features two 10 inch pneumatic tires with metal hubs and a solid axle. The Emglo EM810-4M Heavy-Duty Compressor is backed with a one-year limited warranty and will be available in September 2011
DeWalt DCF885L2 20V Impact Driver Review
With impact driver demand on the rise, the DeWalt DCF885L2 20V impact driver delivers the goods. This impact driver packs plenty of […]
Bosch 2011 New Woodworking and Metal Tools – Part 2
Take a look at Bosch 2011 New Woodworking and Metal Tools. Jim Stevens showed us the new MX25 series of corded […]