With the introduction of their heated jacket, DeWalt also introduced a USB power source that could be used to power USB devices such as phones and MP3 players. However, the DeWalt USB Power Source was not compatible with the older DeWalt Pod-style batteries, thus leaving a void that PoweriSite is happy to fill.
Kitchen science wizard and gadget lover, Alton Brown, shows us why it is ok to mix kitchen tools and power tools. After realizing hand grinding large amounts of black pepper with a standard pepper mill is just too much work, he figures there must be a better way.
Veto Pro Pac is launching a new line of rugged totes that feature the same high build quality that we have come to expect from the company. Like their Contractors Series of tool bags, the Cargo Totes are made with Veto's signature 3mm thick polypropylene water proof base, and 1800 denier fabric for the body. Continuing up to the handles, Veto chose to go with leather grips, which are both durable and comfortable.
Ideal is probably not the first company you think of when you think about drill bits, but they are looking to change all that with the introduction of their new line of professional grade drill bits. Catering to their core audience of electricians and technicians, Ideal sought to improve the drill bits these contractors use most.
Milwaukee has introduced a new line of Shockwave Thin Wall Hole Saws that have designed to meet the needs of professionals who regularly need to drill through thin sheet metal. As part of the Shockwave line, these hole saws features a ¼" hex shank so they can be used in Impact Drivers.
It was a few years ago that Bosch gave us a first look at their future plans of getting into wireless inductive charging. The first we saw of it was a video demonstrating the technology at CES 2010, and later they gave another preview at one of their press events. Though it has taken some time, Bosch inductive wireless charging will finally be available later this month.
If you have ever used a large hole-saw in a drill you know the dangers that can happen if the saw binds into the wood. The drill will either twist right out of your hand, or your wrist will end up twisting right along with it. To prevent this from happening, Bosch's new DDH181X Drill and HDH181X Hammer Drill use something called Active Response Technology.
Makita has announced that they are adding a new 18V Compact Reciprocating Saw to their LXT cordless platform. This addition brings their LXT series to over 70 tools that can all use the same 18V battery.
Oftentimes it is a good idea to have a specific tool for each task, but then again, sometimes it is nice to have tools that can do more than just one thing. With the promise of being able to handle the bulk of your wire prep needs, I think Klein's new J2068C All-Purpose Pliers fall into the latter category.
Yesterday on their social media pages Milwaukee teased us with news that a new M12 Fuel tool would be announced today. If you were one of those that guessed it would be a new Hackzall, you were right. Milwaukee's portable 12-volt saw will now be part of the brushless family.
