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ManufacturerFinal Cut Supplied byFinal Cut Blade price:$75 Disks Price:$23-27 Introduction Every once in a great while a new product comes out that seems a little silly, but you know it just makes sense; Final Cut is one of those products. It is as simple as a sandpaper disk attached to the side of a saw blade. The Final Cut works on the theory of using lesser teeth that would usually leave a rougher cut, and let the Abrasive Disk, which is wider then the kerf of...

Contest Ended - Congratulations to Adam Williams

PDY Systems is donating one of their very cool Lift-n-Lok tool storage system to one lucky winner. The Lift-n-Lok has a very unique feature that sets it apart from any other tool storage box in the market. The name is a hint. When you lift the handle of the Lift-n-Lok, it automatically locks all the drawers, and prevents accidental spillage. Fill out the form to enter the contest here.

A lot of questions have been going around the woodworking community wondering why the newest Milwaukee miter saws (The 6955-20 and 6950-20) do not include the very much standard hold down clamp. Another question is why the right fence does not slide, while the left one does. Not knowing these answers myself, I decided to send an email to Milwaukee, and see if I would get an answer. I did, and here is what they said. "The clamp is not included because the vast majority of professional finish...

Introduction: Up until a few years ago, it was almost impossible for the average person to afford a digital laser rangefinder of any kind; the fact that they were also unreliable didn’t help either. Now with the advancements of newer technologies, and cheaper costs, DLR's have come down quite a bit in price over the past few years. The Bosch DLR165K is also a lot cheaper then most other DLR's because it is capable of about half the distance range. This for most people is a great thing, because who really needs to measure...

The Guys, and Gals over at Toologics are giving away a free Milwaukee M-Spector. Maybe they were inspired by our Bosch PS40-2 Impactor contest . All you have to do is fill out the  simple entry form, and you are all set. Contest ends October 31, 2008 at 11:59 PM MT Enter at here » CONTEST: Win a Milwaukee M-Spector on Us! After you win, be sure to review it here.

In celebration of JET tool being 5o years old this year, they are holding a tool sweepstakes giveaway once a month for the entire year. Then a grand prize giveaway, and a great ending if you ask me, at the end of the year consisting of an "Ultimate Work Shop". This months giveaway is a parallel clap set. Next months giveaway is a Pro Shop Tablesaw. So you can't wait? JET has some free stuff to hold you over. Plans for an adirondack chair and arbor, screen savers and more. You dont...

The new right angle drill from Makita, again builds from Makita's ever growing line of 18volt LXT Lithium-Ion tools. The BDA350 Cordless Angle Drill is a must have for anyone that frequents close combat drilling. The BDA350 uses a Makita 4-pole motor that delivers the speed and power in a compact size, giving this tool an excellent power-to-weight ratio. Up to 1,800 RPM's, and 121 in.lbs. of torque worth of power to be exact. With the use of a keyed chuck, Makita was able to get the head size to only...

SKIL, known for their circular saws, has come out with a new saw unlike any other. Introducing the SKIL Power Cutter; a cordless 3.6volt lithium ion powered cutter that provides an easy way to make precision cuts through hundreds of materials. From manly man to girly girls, this tool is made for them all. The Power Cutter features a circular rotating blade that allows it to cut through materials up to ¼" think, and an auto sharp system that keeps it sharp while you work. The 3.6volt battery holds a charge for 18 months, so even if you only...

What is the last thing you want to do after you have finished your newly remodeled bathroom? How about cracking a ceramic tile while trying to hang your towel rod. It seems that tiles keep getting harder and harder, but the bits just can't seem to keep up.  Bosch aims to solve these problems with their new glass and tile bits that boast a unique geometry that allows them to drill better, faster, and last longer then traditional glass bits. Made of tungsten carbide, the precision diamond ground point eliminates walking, and...