Why buy individually when you need bulk supplies? Duo-Fast agrees, and is now selling their cordless framing fuel cells in convenient 12-cell bulk packs. Now it is easy to head to the store and make just a single purchase instead of twelve.

"The DUO-FAST fuel cells are based on proven ITW technology that has been around for 25 years," said Jacek Romanski, National Marketing Manager for DUO-FAST Construction. "We are providing contractors with the convenience of buying in bulk or one at a time if that's all they need."

Even if you don't own a Duo-Fast nailer you can still take advantage of buying in bulk because these same fuel cells are compatible with most cordless framing nailers on the market today, including ones from Bostitch, Hitachi, and Paslode. Unfortunately it doesn't look like any savings will come from this bulk offering. A single cell costs $7.50, and the 12 pack costs $90 (7.50 x 12). Bummer.

Utility blades never seem to last long enough, and now finally somebody is doing something about it. Stanley has launched a new utility blade that uses carbide to help strengthen the edge of the blade. They use some cool new laser technology that deposits tungsten carbide powder onto the edge of every blade, then use diamond wheels to grind on a razor sharp finished angle. This new procedure is said provide the blades with an edge that outlasts the competition by more the five times, but still remains flexible.

"The introduction of the new Stanley CARBIDE blades represents a strong commitment to innovation that began with extensive field research with professional contractors who rely on our products every day," said Sara Godding, global product manager for knives and blades. "By lasting significantly longer than other blades on the market, we're confident our new utility blades will meet contractors' needs and lead to greater productivity on the jobsite."

The new CARBIDE Utility Blades are available now. The blades are expected to retail in packs of five (11-800) for approximately $4.99, packs of 10 (11-800T) for $7.99 and packs of 50 (11-800L) for $24.99. Want to test the new blade out first? Stanley is giving away free samples at stanleytools.com/carbide.

I have wanted to write a review for the Bosch Axial Glide miter saw for a while now, but the saw has so many features, that I thought It would be best to just do a video review. It looks like Bosch really took their time to make sure everything was done right, this not only includes the things you would expect, like bevel and miter controls, but even the smallest of things are done right.

The Bosch GCM12SD miter saw is great, and is probably the best 12" saw on the market. I do a lot of millwork installation, and I have used just about every miter saw on the market today, so I have experience with all of the different saw brands and styles.

So what sets the GCM12SD apart? The upfront bevel controls, the smaller saw footprint (thanks to the axial glide system), and all of the other quick acting user controls (fence, table extensions, material clamp). However, like most tools on the market, it does have its flaws. The saw is heavy at 65 lbs, so either get a good miter saw stand with wheels, or make sure you have an apprentice if you need to move it. The saw is also tall and top heavy, and I am still not a fan of the bevel and miter gauge markings that Bosch uses. But like I said, the saw is a winner, with the good far out weighing the bad.

I go into greater details about the saw, what is has to offer and what I dislike in the video below, so be sure to check it out.

Features

• Upfront Bevel Controls
• Horizontal Capacity: 14" @ 90 degrees
• Vertical Capacity: * 6-1/2-in. against the fence (base); 6-1/2-in. crown capacity against the fence (45° spring)
• Amperage: 15
• Bevel Angle Range: 48? left / 48? right
• Blade Diameter: 12"
• Miter Angle Range: 52° Left / 60° Right
• No Load RPM: 3,800
• Weight (lbs.): 65 lbs.

* see video

Being a good construction worker often requires a lot of tools, but taking all of those tools to the jobsite everyday then bringing them home again can be a pain. The other option is to leave your tools on the job in a lockable jobsite box. The second method is what many of us use, but if you are a one-man-band, moving, loading, and unloading a large jobsite box can be darn near impossible. Though thanks to the Vault by Rescue 42, any one person can enjoy the safety of a jobsite box.

The Vault is a large jobsite box that is weather resistant, lockable and has four wheels for easy movement. It has almost 17 cubic feet of storage and is constructed out of durable lightweight aluminum. These features are not that uncommon, but what makes the Vault unique, and single person friendly, is its built in lift and transport system. The Vault has a built in scissor-lift to make loading a breeze, and a mounting system that connects directly to your trucks tow hitch. With this setup a single person can easily transport a fully loaded jobsite box to and from the jobsite. And you can still choose to leave or take your tools home everyday.

The Vault can be purchased in a few different styles, with the base model starting at just under $2000.

Rescue 42 Vault