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This isn't your average Sawzall, this is the new 6538-21 Super Sawzall from Milwaukee. I guess it is fitting that the Sawzall is red like The Flash, because this saw is supposed to be the "fastest, most durable recip saw in the world." I don't know this for a fact, but I doubt Milwaukee would say such things just to sell more tools. All it needs is a little yellow lightning bolt, and a secret identity. Features: 15.0 Amp Milwaukee Motor - highest overload protection in the industry; prevents motor burn...

Be sure to thank a Vet for all the freedoms we enjoy everyday; because of all the sacrifices they have made for everyone of us.

Well, are they? I have been in the construction business for almost 7 years now, and I have never heard of them until just recently. I also doubt that any of my co-workers have heard of them; if they had, they probably would be using their blades instead of the Diablo. So why is it that I have never heard of them? Probably like most construction workers, we use what we can readily find, and what we know works. This is one of the reasons, I am thinking of buying a 7...

Ever since Festool announced they were making a miter saw, the woodworking world went crazy. There have been a few details floating around the Internet for a while now, and even a video or two. But the big news is that we finally have a price. Rumors had the price set between $1200 and $1500, and they were right on the money. The official price from Festool is $1300. Now $1300 is not cheap when it comes to miter saws, especially for a 10 inch, but when has Festool ever been...

If you remember a few posts back, the post titled New hole saws from Milwaukee. I criticized Milwaukee for making these new hole saws, but not using carbide for the teeth. Well I did not know at the time that Bosch already has carbide teeth hole saws. If I had known this, I probably would have been even more baffled as to why Milwaukee choose to dismiss the feature. I guess I shouldn't be too hard on Milwaukee, the price of the Bosch is more then double the price of the Milwaukee. Amazons current price for a...

Only a few years ago, you would have one heck of a time trying to find a 23 gauge pin nailer. Now you can find one at just about any quality tool store. In just the past few years the quality and features of pinners has really shot up, going from a max length of 1 3/16" to now 2". This has a lot to do with the popularity of the Grex line. It really kind of amazing that a gun can shoot such a nail. Is it possible that the 23 gauge...

Milwaukee has come out with some new hole saws that just make sense. First the Big Hawg™ hole cutters "Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation introduces new Big Hawg™ hole cutters, specifically designed for drilling large holes in rough wood applications with the speed and longevity that HVAC, plumbing, and other professional contractors require. With its aggressive tooth form, the Big Hawg hole cutter cuts up to ten times faster than bi-metal hole saws. The Big Hawg hole cutter features three hardened steel teeth, which cut up to 600 holes in wood without...

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This is a very interesting read from pddnet.com. They talk about why Makita after so many years, updated the look of their tools. Be sure to look at the before and after photos. "With one of the project’s goals being to increase the Latino customer base, HLB learned that brighter, more colorful schemes would be preferred over quiet, subtle ones by this demographic. The result was combining Makita’s traditional teal with the use of more silver metallic. Designers also used customer feedback to develop a concept that...

Marc over at TheWoodWhisperer.com has a pretty cool video blog that is all about woodworking. He basically guides you through his process for some of the things he builds in his garage shop. It is very interesting to watch. I actually found him through an email from Festool. I guess Festool is one of his sponsors. It must be nice. :) You should check out photos from his latest project; a very unique end table, and be sure to check out his videos.