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Kreg Makes A Track Saw The Right Way

by Chris     February 21, 2019    
Kreg Adaptive Cutting System Kit

Finally, someone has made a Track Saw the right way, and by "right", I actually mean left. What I actually mean is that Kreg has come out with a new Track Saw System and they have gone against the norm by using a blade-left design—something I have been complaining about for years. The new Kreg Track Saw is more than just the saw though;  the saw is only part of the Kreg Adaptive Cutting System, designed to replace a table saw and even a miter saw for certain tasks.

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$55 Makita Dust Cyclone Is Only $12 on eBay (from China)

by Chris     November 28, 2018    
$55 Makita Dust Cyclone Is Only $12 on eBay (from China)

Stuart over at ToolGuyd posted an article about a new dust cyclone attachment (199553-5) for Makita cordless vacuums that separates the dust before it has a chance to clog the dust filter. The nifty little accessory attaches inline between the extension "wand" and the handheld vacuum unit to act as the first stage of fine dust collection before the main bag. There is one problem though; the Makita Dust Cyclone is currently priced at $55 on Amazon, yet looks nearly identical to one that can be found on eBay for as little as $12.

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Finally! Cordless Tools You Can Plug In - Metabo HPT

by Chris     November 08, 2018    
Finally! Cordless Tools You Can Plug In - Metabo HPT

We all love the idea of cordless versions of our favorite benchtop power tools that we can use out in the field, but we are less thrilled about what happens when these power-hungry tools drain the battery. Metabo HPT (formerly Hitachi Power Tools) has launched a brand new line of MultiVolt power tools that address this issue. If you run out of power, simply plug the cordless tool to into a wall outlet.

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New Seek Shot and Seek ShotPRO Cameras from Seek Thermal

by Chris     November 01, 2018    
New Seek Shot and Seek ShotPRO Cameras from Seek Thermal

Seek Thermal, a leader in thermal imaging technology, has announced the launch of two new products designed to serve the needs of commercial trade professionals. The new Seek Shot and Seek ShotPRO are two handheld thermal cameras that can detect heat, which allows professionals to identify potential issues on the job.

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