Stanley announced the introduction of their newest LDM (laser distance measurer), model STHT77343 aka TLM99s, with Bluetooth connectivity. It is a powerful LDM in its own right, but combined with the App, it can quickly turn measurements into a customizable floor plan.
Made with professionals in mind, DeWalt has introduced its new Mechanics Tool Sets, featuring sockets, ratchets, drivers, wrenches and more. In addition, their new Mechanics Accessory Tool Sets allow pros to customize their tool platform with smaller modular tool cases that connect to build a custom tool platform.
Rockler Woodworking and Hardware wants to make the installation of drawer slides simple with their new Universal Drawer Slide Jig (57302). The jig fits most types of drawer slides and provides a solution for accurate and repeatable positioning of both side-mount and center-mount slides within a cabinet.
I have always looked at the Festool MFT (Multi-Function Table) as great little work table, but not practical for jobsite use. I just never liked the idea of having to carry it around on the jobsite along with all of my other tools. But Timothy Wilmots' modified MFTC (Multi-Function Tool Cart) looks like an ideal way to transport both the MFT and your tools.
We have seen circular saws used as table saw replacements with the Eurekazone tracksaw system, and now there is a new system from PUPS (Portable Universal Power Station) that can turn a circular saw to an accurate miter saw.
We have seen a couple of combination miter/table saws now enjoying freedom in the U.K., one from Bosch with a table mounted on top of a miter saw, and one from Makita that flips to transform. Now it is DeWalt's turn to join in on the fun with their very own flipping combination transformation miter/table saw.
There has been a lot of buzz about Track Saws with both DeWalt, and Makita finally coming out with versions for the USA. But I bet many people don't know that you can turn just about any circular saw into a track saw for a fraction of the cost of a complete track saw package all with a kit from EurekaZone. After all, why should you have to buy another circular saw if you already own one, especially if it's a saw you really like? Who needs Festool when you can make a track saw with your own circular...
