It is important to invest in quality, heavy equipment for your construction crew, so they can complete each project successfully. You know that not every project is the same and that you need the best tools for each of them. That includes portable concrete mixers that you can take with you to each job site….
Rebar is a construction site staple that reinforces nearly every commercial structure in the United States. You can hardly find a site without a stack of these metal bars lying around, and they are constantly being cut, tied, and reinforced before concrete is poured. As might be expected, there is a tremendous amount of knowledge…
A construction site inspection carries a lot of weight and responsibility, not only for the agents but also for the workers and project managers. These inspections are crucial to ensure that the project is proceeding safely and efficiently. Residential and commercial projects alike are required to have routine inspections so that any violations or mismanagements…
Milwaukee® Expands Fastback™ Line with Innovative Cutting Solutions MILWAUKEE, WI- Milwaukee Tool Corporation continues to expand their Hand Tool offering with three new Fastback™ Knives, launching in November 2013. Expanding the utility knife line to include pocket knives as well, the new additions to the Fastback™ family will include a Fastback™ Hawk Bill Knife, Fastback™…
Milwaukee Door Lock Installation Kit Maintenance and Building Supers everywhere will get a kick out of this one. It’s an easier way to more accurately install door locksets on a consistent basis. Sure, there’ve been kits like this before that promise the world, but rarely deliver. They usually end up in a workshop drawer, buried…
**Mar. 05, 2020 (Lincolnshire, Ill**.) – Klein Tools https://www.kleintools.com, for professionals since 1857, introduces the Rechargeable Bluetooth® Speaker with Magnetic Strap, a rugged speaker with high-quality sound and superior mounting options, essential for both on and off the jobsite.https://www.kleintools.com/catalog/jobsite-accessories/bluetooth-speaker-magnetic-strap.Rechargeable Bluetooth® Speaker with Magnetic Strap (Cat. No. AEPJS2)</ * Connects wirelessly up to 32 feet (10…
All New “Rockler University” — for How-To Classes & Product Demos — Ratchets Up the DIY Focus on Customer Learning and Home Improvement in New National Flagship Store in Maplewood TWIN CITIES — September 5, 2013 — The Do It Yourself (DIY) home improvement pro, master craftsmen or beginning hobbyist can now get it all…
DEWALT 18V-20V Max Wet-Dry Cordless Vacuum It’s the beginning of the month (August 2013), and you know what that means don’t you? Time to start a new giveaway. And this month’s is sponsored by DEWALT. Tool Skool has teamed up with the yellow folks and scoured out one of the coolest and latest tools, and…
LaVergne, TN – JET’s new 1221VS Woodworking Lathe provides more control than other models in its class by incorporating three optimally designed speed ranges, including lower speeds for intricate, ornamental turnings. The innovative mid-size lathe also features an enhanced control panel, exclusive ratchet belt system and forward/reverse without stopping. The new lathe is powered by…
This is a tool I stumbled upon quite by accident. I happened to be at one of Paslode’s warehouses recently and the Eagle Claw was hanging on their product wall. Naturally, I was drawn to it, having never seen anything quite like it before. What a brilliant idea, though! The Eagle Claw is a cat’s…
Fixed blades and folding blades are built for days afield Lynnwood, WA. – Building on its award-winning history of producing specialty knives and tools for a wide variety of customers, SOG Specialty Knives & Tools kicks off 2013 with a bang, launching a new line of knives built specifically for hunters. There are 10 new…
I recently finished a bunch of projects that were designed for beginner woodworkers. As such, I was using the simplest joinery techniques to keep things quick and accessible. One of those techniques was pocket-hole joinery using a simple jig. I did feel a little bad that my jig was a $100 item. Then I learned…
DeWalt Cleanable Nut Driver Review At first glance, it looks like your standard, garden-variety nut driver, but look closely. On the side, you’ll find a sliding thumb switch which extends the internal magnet of this nut driver outward. This is the beauty of the DeWalt Cleanable Nut Driver. This allows you to clean off the…
Rockler’s New 3-Piece Carbide Turning Set (47600) Rockler Woodworking and Hardware has introduced a 3-Piece Carbide Pen Turning Tool Set specifically designed to provide control and ease of use for pen turning and other small turning projects. Similar to the larger version of the turning tools Rockler offers, the carbide cutter heads are pre-sharpened and…
Paslode IM250A Review Paslode is the pioneer in the cordless nailer genre. They had the market locked early on and inspired a slew of imitators – although none has ever really been able to surpass (much less match) their internal-combustion engine technology. Now, to stay ahead of the game, they’ve re-designed their venerable 16 gauge…
Ryobi 18 Volt Lithium Ion Chainsaw I still own one of the first-generation Ryobi battery-powered chain saws that came out several years ago. It was (and remains to this day) a trooper. At the risk of sounding like an ID10t, I had used it several times before I even realized it required chain oil. That…
Spade bits have been around for eons. They’re the front line in rough construction and carpentry. Their sole job – to bore through wood at the highest, safest speed possible. They’ve never been considered a finesse tool, by any means – they’re rough and ready. However, early spade bits tended to wander a bit, even…
The following press release was issued today by Delta Power Equipment Corporation: Delta Power Equipment Corporation announced today that its deal to purchase the DELTA® brand of woodworking equipment and machinery from Stanley Black & Decker closed on Friday, February 4, 2011 as expected. A wholly-owned subsidiary of Chang Type Industrial Co. Ltd., a Taiwan-based…
DeWalt DCD985 3-Speed Hammerdrill As a former licensed contractor and home builder, I know a quality tool when I use one. I’ve always been a big DeWalt fan, and this time – they’ve outdone themselves, in my opinion. The DeWalt DCD985 3-speed Hammerdrill oozes versatility. OK, maybe ooze isn’t the right word, but you know…
Bosch Introduces Axial-Glide™ System to 10-inch Dual Bevel Glide™ Miter Saw Popular technology offers unmatched smoothness and cutting control at all angles Mount Prospect, Ill., November 18, 2013 – After launching the Bosch 12-inch glide saw, professionals have been eagerly awaiting the announcement of a compact 10-inch version. Bosch has answered this call with the…