When you have some drilling to do in some 2x4's or some plywood, what kind of bits do you use? If you are like me, you turn to the always reliable spade bits. A lot of the time when you need to use these bits, you are are in a dark and enclosed areas. Vermont American has come out with a new 10-piece set of their most popular spade bits and included a LED headlamp to make those hard times, not so hard.

The kit include six black oxide 6-inch bits ranging from 3/8” to 1”, three 4-inch “Stubby” bits in 1/2”, 3/4” and 1” diameters, and a head light. The stubby bits are ideally suited for those enclosed areas between joist applications or wherever space is at a premium, which plumbers, electricians and HVAC tradesmen will find extremely useful.

These black oxide spade bits cut 3 times faster than standard spade bits due to the innovative RapidFeed™ tip. The tip is threaded like a wood screw, and allows the bit to do the work, and gives your arm a much needed rest.

Visit www.vermontamerican.com to find a retailer near you.

As a test run I have added the ability for users to submit their own blogs. You will notice user PutnamEco has added the very first user blog.This is a feature I would like to keep, as long as it doesn't get abused. For right now they will remain on the front page, but they might end up getting moved later on. Try to keep your blogs tool related.

If you have ever wanted to have your own tool blog, now is the time to get started.

Don't know what a blog is? Here is Wikipedia's definition .

A blog (a contraction of the term "Web log") is a Web site, usually maintained by an individual, with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video. Entries are commonly displayed in reverse-chronological order. "Blog" can also be used as a verb, meaning to maintain or add content to a blog.

 

 Happy blogging

Introducing the SpeedRocker-SS fixed blade utility knife, the newest creation from C.H. Hanson. It's a small lightweight knife that is perfect for many applications but is the ideal tool for drywallers, or any other job that requires measured cutting.

It features a slot built into the head of the knife that allows the user to measure and cut, while at the same time keeping your fingers out of harms way. The slot is positioned in such a way, that it allows your thumb to not only hold the tape in place, but it is also in the ideal position to apply pressure directly over the blade.

There was a bug in the entry form that was preventing Internet Explorer users from selecting a state. I believe this error has been fixed. Please let me know if it was not.

Sorry for the inconvenience. 

You still have the rest of this month to enter. Good Luck