Do you like clocks, tools, wood, and building things with your hands (not necessarily in that order)? You should check out the clock designs from Clayton Boyer. Not only does he design and build amazing wooden gear clocks, but he also sells the plans so that the rest of us can have these pieces of art in our houses. If you have the tools, the time and the patients, you would probably have a blast building one of his beauties that you can then past down to your children.

Clayton Boyer Clock Designs

Like to break things? Makita has tools for that; like their new HM1214C AVT Demolition Hammer. AVT = Anti Vibration Technology; it is the counterbalance system Makita uses to get rid of that warm burning feeling you get in your hands and body while using fun destruction tools. We all hate that feeling.

The HM1214C sports a 14 amp motor that produces between 950-1,900 BPM and 25.7 joules of impact energy. It weights in at 27.1 lbs. and is 27.5 inches long and uses a very nice sized 16.4 ft power cord. The HM1214C uses the very common SDS-Max bit, so you should have no problem finding the right bit for the job. The MSRP for the HM1214C is listed at $889.

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I hope you all had a great 4th of July. Here are some fireworks photos from last night for your enjoyment. These photos were taken from my Grandparents front yard, where we have a great view of the fireworks show from the local middle school.

The first new compressor from Campbell Hausfeld comes in at a size of 26 gallons. It is a nice size compressor for use around the garage or at the shop. It sports a couple cool features that set it apart from the rest. The first being "Rapid Inflation Technology" which first fills the hose to 115 psi so you can get started, then fills the rest of the tank, so you will be ready for longer periods of use. Another nice feature is an easy to read regulator gauge. The gauge also has icons on it that help you to select the right amount of pressure for the job.

The second compressor is an 8 gallon wall mount unit - model WL6750. If you don't have room on the floor, this might be just what you need. It also has the same regulator gauge mentioned above, and both compressors use an easy to use regulator control knob.

The regulator knob is 2X larger and has soft rubber touch points to make it easier and more comfortable for the user to adjust air pressure. The regulator will click at 5-10 PSI intervals to set the pressure and keep it where you want it.

If 8 gallons isn't enough for you, the WL6750 can be expanded up to two times with additional 8 gallon take away tanks - model ET2000. Using all three tanks you end up with 24 gallons, or you can remove the tanks and have 8 or 16 gallons of air to take to the local race track or anywhere you might need portable air.

Both compressors and tanks will be available this July.

Campbell Hausfeld Compressors
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