CPO Outlets, which sells certified pre-owned tools from all of the major tool manufactures has just added three new brands to their growing number of online stores. The addition of Black & Decker, Panasonic Tools, and Fein, brings their total number of stores to 32 different brands. If you want to take advantage of factory reconditioned tools including a factory warranty, at a discount price, you might want to take a look at the CPO Outlets the next time you need a tool.

CPO Outlets

With impact drivers becoming more popular every year, it only makes sense that the accessories you use with your impact can hold up to the extra torque that impact drivers offer. The problem is most bits were designed with drills in mind and their much lower torque range. DeWalt saw this problem and has designed and engineered a new line of accessories specifically for impact drivers.

DeWalt Impact Ready Products Include:

IMPACT READY Drill Bits - Patented one-piece, taper web design provides 5x more durability than conventional hex shank drill bits.
IMPACT READY Holes Saws - 2x more life than standard bi-metal hole saw when drilling 16g, steel.
IMPACT READY Pivot Holders and Nutsetters - locking collar for straight or angled driving, 20 degree pivot angle to complete applications in tight spaces.
IMPACT READY Nutsetters - locking collar for straight or angled driving, 20 degree pivot angle to complete applications in tight spaces. Patented, recessed corners distribute torque across flats and eliminate stripping. Offers best in class magnetic strength for increased bit retention with impact drivers and wrenches.
IMPACT READY Screw Driving Bits - includes Phillips head, square, and slotted bits, all able to withstand high levels of torque.
IMPACT READY Driver Sockets - thinner than wrench sockets for tough access areas.

So the next time you are looking for impact accessories, you might want to give DeWalt a try with their new Impact Ready line.

DeWalt.com
DeWalt Impact Ready - Amazon

It looks like in order for Bosch Tools to find out where their advertising money is best spent, they are giving away free Guns & Hoses t-shirts. The only catch is they want you to tell them which publication you spotted their Bosch Nail Guns ad in. If you are reading this blog post, then you probably heard about the Bosch nails guns from us, but unfortunately it doesn't look like that will get you a free shirt. Bummer. So the next time you are at the hardware store, you might want to browse through a few magazines to see if you can spot the ad.

The giveaway runs until August 31st or until supplies run out. Good Luck.

Bosch Guns and Hoses T-shirt

Just a few months back, the woodworking crowd was all a buzz about the new granite topped table saw from Ridgid. People were doing just about anything they could to find out the latest details about the saw, and how they could order one as soon as possible.

Now it looks like that joy has come to a halt, although temperately. It seems as though the R4511 table saw doesn't play well with stacked dado sets, which can cause them to be "ejected from the saw". The good news is that you can set up an appointment to get a free on-site repair. You should probably stop using your saw until it is fixed.

Please check to make sure your saw is not one of the ones listed in the recall notice, I do not want to hear any horror stories. See the CPSC recall notice for more information.