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In an effort to stave off breast cancer and find a cure, Paslode has started the “Let's Nail the Cure” program. I do not know if your were aware of this, but Paslode offers a way for Paslode cordless nailer users to add a bit of flare to their nail guns with their line of graffiti skins. These decals fit right on the body of the nailer and adds a bit of style to an otherwise plain looking tool. Paslode has now come out with a new breast cancer awareness skin, in which 25% of the...

For those of you that rely completely on cordless tools, you know the importance of having plenty of extra batteries on hand; one battery just wont do. You can buy extra batteries at $100 or more each, or you can go a completely different route with the Ultimate Battery Power, or UBP for short. The UBP is an all-in-one solution for people that need more run time then your standard battery pack can offer. It has the capacity of 3.5 batteries at the cost of only around 2 batteries. The UBP works...

Lowe's has the DeWalt DW745 10” table saw on sale for $294, which is regularly priced at $369. This is the smallest table saw that DeWalt offers and is an ideal tool for on the job use. It has a rip capacity of only 16”, but this is plenty for many trades, including flooring installers and other finish trades. There are 3rd party stands available for this saw that will allow it to cut well beyond the 16” capacity, if you find yourself wanting more. $294 not deal enough for you? Take your Lowe's ad over...

I have been teasing you with a bunch of Bosch news these past few days (no we are not sponsored by Bosch), but how would you like a giveaway to change things up a bit? I am a little late to this, but it turns out Bosch has a Fathers Day Giveaway of their own going on right this minute. Up for grabs is either a PS21-21 12-volt pocket driver, a PB360S Power Box Radio, or the GLR225 Laser Distance Measurer. There will be a total of three winners, and each winner...

Bosch added three new digital laser measures to their line up that are sure to impress. The GLR225, coming out this month, looks to be the next step up from the previous DLR130K & DLR165K. It features a 230 foot range and an accuracy of 1/16”. It also adds the Pythagorean theorem function that was available in the DLR165K, but was missing from the DLR130K. In total, the GLR225 offers 7 different measurement modes – length, area, volume, minimum/maximum, continuous, indirect length and multi-surface area measurements. The new min/max mode allows users to sweep...

I talked about the Sortimo L-Boxx a bit a few months back, and also about the Bosch version being introduced in Europe. At the recent Bosch event, the media got the first news that these Boxxes are indeed on their way to the USA. To be honest, I never thought the Bosch version of the L-Boxx would make it across the pond, as the Systainer never did. So why the L-boxx and not the Systainer? Maybe Bosch just didn't want to use the same box as Festool. The Bosch L-Boxx is not just a typical Sortimo...

You don't carry a bulky electric reciprocating saw around in your toolbox on the off chance you have to cut a single piece of copper pipe or make a small hole in some drywall; it is not very practical. For those light duty tasks you can get by with something much smaller. I like to turn to my trusty hand saw that accepts recip. blades – that is, if I can find a blade. This is where the Milwaukee Folding Jab Saw flies in to save the day. You don't have to...

Wow! I just had the privilege of trying out Bosch’s new 12” Duel-Bevel Miter saw; and I came away impressed. This saw, like the previous model, has all the up-front controls, which can really save time and strain on the back (no reaching behind to set the bevel); but when you look at the GCM12SD you’d think that something is missing – that it’s not a ‘slider’ – it’s too small. Exactly! This saw doesn’t have sliders or rails; this saw GLIDES. Bosch’s Axial Glide System completely does away...

The newest Bosch miter saw (GCM12SD) was just announced a few days ago and is not scheduled to be released for a few months, but it looks like Ebay is ahead of the game. Ebay has a listing for the new saw with the current bid at only $330. The company selling the saw lists themselves as a freight recovery specialist, so I would guess this is a saw that never made it to its proper location and is probably something Bosch is missing. Check out the listing for yourself, but I would not be...

Bosch Tools recently held a press event at their U.S. head quarters in Mount Prospect, Illinois to showcase and announce some new tools. While I was not able to attend this event myself, I was able to send a Tool-Rank representative or as I call him, Dad, to get the scoop on all the latest and greatest Bosch has to offer. He will be here later to share his experiences with the tools, but for now here is the official press release for the new Bosch Axial-Glide 12” Miter Saw as well as a ton...