DeWalt has come out with a new line of air tools for professionals in the automotive industry. DeWalt says they have been engineered to meet the high-end performance standards demanded by tradesmen and they include features that ensure they can take as much as they can give.
IDEAL has come out with a new feature for their clamp meters that is really quite clever. Their exclusive TightSight feature is a second display for the clamp meter that is built into the bottom of the tool. This innovation makes it possible to view the readings from the meter when limited space makes it difficult to read the main display.
I have said in the past that you don’t always need to own the most powerful tool; there are more aspects of the tool to consider, like weight or price. So if size or weight are more important, Bosch has the tool for you. They say their DDB181 packs a big punch, yet while 18V, it is the size of a 12V Drill.
Known for their high quality pliers, which have been made in America since 1886, Channellock has announced that they are coming out with a new line of high quality screwdrivers that meet the needs of professionals. Best of all, they too will be made in the USA and assembled in their Meadville, PA factory.
With the availability of music streaming services for phones and the ability to take your music collection with you everywhere you go, people are turning away from traditional radio stations. To make sure you can enjoy the tunes on your phone while on the jobsite, DeWalt has come out with the new DCR006 Jobsite Bluetooth Speaker.
Recently, at the GIE Expo, DeWalt announced that in March of 2015 they will be coming out with a new line of 40V Max Outdoor Power Tools. The Line will consist of both 4.0Ah and 6.0Ah 40V Max Brushless String Trimmers, Brushless Blowers and they will even have a Hedge Trimmer available.
Tool bags are probably the best way to organize and keep the tools you use most within arm’s reach, however, they also have a habit of getting in the way when you are working in tight spaces. The TrakBelt360 is a new tool belt design that lets you load up on your most used tools, and then rotate them out of the way when they are in your way.
It was only a few months ago that Makita’s 4.0Ah (BL1840) 18V batteries came out, and I wondered then, how long it would be until their highly anticipated 5.0Ah (BL1850) would follow. It turns out the wait will not be long at all, as the Makita BL1850 are set to come out in December 2014.
During the STAFDA trade show, Makita showcased their new DC18RD 18V Lithium-Ion Dual Port Rapid Optimum Charger. What really makes this charger special is its ability to charge both batteries simultaneously. If that was not enough, it can also charge your USB devices thanks to its built-in USB port.
We havn’t seen much from Skilsaw over the last few years, but it looks like that just might change. Not only does Skilsaw have a new logo, but they say they are building on their past heritage and are expanding their line of professional grade power tools. One of their first new tools is the Skilsaw 10-1/4” Worm Drive (SPT70WM-22) aka the "Sawsquatch".
