Giveaway: Senco F-18 18-Gauge Cordless Brad Nailer Featuring Fusion Technology So what is Fusion Technoloy? According to Senco, Fusion Technology “combines pneumatic power with cordless convenience”. The technology uses a sealed nitrogen gas cylinder which stores up energy. When the trigger is pulled the energy is released to push a piston which drives the nail. … Read more
If you’ve ever purchased new sheets, bedspreads or pillow cases, you’ll find that most of them come in re-usable plastic bags. Some of these bags even have reasonably sturdy zippers! Over the years, I’ve collected many of these handy, zippered bags (thanks mostly to my ex-wife who was constantly buying new sheets and other soft goods). … Read more
Spanish on the Jobsite or Spanish in the Workplace Español en el sitio de trabajo o en español en el lugar de trabajo According to a 2012 Pew Center poll, nearly one-third of Hispanics speak and read English “very well” or “pretty well.” Among third-generation Hispanics, the number climbs to 96%. So, with each new … Read more
Professional-Grade Pocket-Hole Machine at a Consumer-Friendly Price Coming in August! Built with professionals and hobbyists in mind, the all-new Foreman Pocket-Hole Machine is packed with features that will have you building with twice the speed and half the effort of a standard pocket-hole jig. The Foreman DB210 offers all of the same features and capabilities … Read more
Milwaukee® Metal Cutting Solutions Expand With Long Cut Snips MILWAUKEE, WI- Milwaukee Tool continues to expand its Hand Tool offering with the launch of two new Long Cut Snip Solutions that deliver best-in-class cutting length and up to 10X more cuts than the competition. Built from the ground up for peak performance and durability, the … Read more
Arctic Cove 18V Cordless Bucket Top Misting Fan Review (Model MBF018) Home Depot is now carrying a line of products by Arctic Cove and they asked if we’d like for them to send one to test out for review. We agreed, and as a side note, though Home Depot provided the product, the opinions in … Read more
DEWALT DCF680N1 – 8V Max Cordless Screwdriver with Gyroscopic Technology When I heard that I would be reviewing the new DEWALT 8V Max Gyroscopic Screwdriver, I decided that I would hold a “welcome” party with the existing DEWALT brethren. After a brief homecoming, it was time to get down to business. Gyroscopic Technology I don’t … Read more
MEDINA, MN (April 24, 2012) – Rockler Woodworking and Hardware is proud to announce that they have met their Earth Day goal of raising enough money to plant 20,000 new hardwood trees. Rockler joined efforts with the Hardwood Forestry Fund as part of an Earth Day celebration and reforestation effort. Rockler pledged to donate the … Read more
Coax Cable Cutter Klein® Tools Introduces Its Coax Cable Cutter Engineered to Cut Copper-Clad Steel Cable Multi-functional tool includes shears to cut common wires and cables Editor’s Note: When we visited the new “heat treat facility” in Mansfield, TX earlier this year, one of the things that Klein asked us to help them with was … Read more
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 … Read more