The world of framing nailers is competitive beyond belief. Tool companies spend countless man-hours researching, visiting job sites, creating computer models, testing, testing, and testing some more. The reason is simple – they want to create the tool that is a must-have for every contractor. That, in turn, means big money in their pocket […]

Most people know the Porter Cable brand for the woodworking and / or trade tools that they produce.  We’ve sung the praises of their routers and drills for years.  And they have a pretty nifty plate joiner that we’ll be doing a review on very soon as well, but when you think of Porter Cable,

WordLock Padlock – TLW It’s a mean, cruel, tough world out there – and there’s bad news! The truth is, some folks like to steal. Use their ignorance to your advantage. This deceptively simple lock is a great way to secure everything from your bicycle to a lawnmower. It’s perfect for kids, too – no

  We’ve been keeping up with all the changes with Delta Power Equipment Corporation.  And the latest is that the new website is up and running… Take a look and see what you think. www.deltamachinery.com Give us your feedback and we’ll pass it onto the folks at Delta. .

  TOWSON, Md. (January 3, 2013) – PORTER-CABLE announces the launch of its 20 Volt MAX* Lithium Ion Compact Drill/Driver (PCCK600LB) and 20 Volt MAX* Lithium Ion Impact Driver (PCCK640LB), which are both part of the new 20 Volt MAX* system. This new system focuses on maximizing a new lithium ion battery platform that will

Klein® Tools Introduces New Power Tool Accessories Line  Klein quality and durability now available in your drill! October 3, 2013 (Lincolnshire, IL) – Klein Tools, (http://www.kleintools.com/) for professionals since 1857, announces a brand new line of accessories for power tools. The product line includes Multi-Bit Power Drivers, Power Nut Drivers, Power Conduit Reamers and Power

Dremel Trio Review It cuts, it sands, it routs. At least that’s what Dremel says. I’ll say it’s a pretty handy tool to have around the shop. Dremel Trio Overview I first saw it at the Hardware Show in Vegas last year (2011). For some reason, it stood out amongst the other tools in the

The little saw that could. That would have been a perfect name for the DeWalt DCS310S1 Pivoting Reciprocating Saw. It certainly would have been fewer syllables. What a great tool this turned out to be! Reciprocating saws have come a long way from the days of the first Sawzall. They’ve become faster, better, and maybe

PORTER-CABLE Launches 8V MAX* Impact Screwdriver Speed and torque make the 8V MAX* Impact Screwdriver a go-to for the tradesman TOWSON, MD (March 10, 2014) – PORTER-CABLE announces today the new cordless 8V MAX* Impact Screwdriver for the tradesman. With the 8V MAX* Impact Screwdriver, tradesmen no longer need to carry around the bulk of

Milwaukee M18 Power Source If you own one of Milwaukee’s heated jackets, you know that it can be a life-saver during cold days on the job. They’ve gone one step further with their latest accessory – the M18 Power Source. This bad boy will help you and your jacket keep the chill away even longer!