Makita is continuing to expand their line of concrete hammers with Anti-Vibration Technology and that includes the new 1-9/16-inch HR4013C AVT Rotary Hammer. They say is has 45% less vibration and 20% more impact energy than their own previous model, and that it is the leader of its class.
Keter is the maker of those popular cantilever organizers and toolboxes that you for sale at the Home Depot, or as part of a Kreg Jig kit. Keter offers them in a few different sizes and configurations, but up until now they have all been 2-tiered models. Well that has all changed.
In response to user demand, Husqvarna is introducing a new SmartSwitch operator interface on select RZ series Zero Turn Mowers and GT series garden tractors. One key feature of SmartSwitch equipped Husqvarna mowers is that they do not require any keys.
Rockler Woodworking and Hardware has introduced T-track Stops, a new accessory that adds more versatility to the Rockler T-Track Table and other T-track setups. Their low-profile design allows them to hold materials in place while leaving the top surface available for sanding, surface planning, or any number of other woodworking tasks.
Makita is expanding their line of AVT (Anti-Vibration Technology) rotary hammers to include a 1-inch Pistol-Grip Model (HR2611F) and a D-Handle Model (HR2621). Both hammers offer 3-mode operation for rotation only, hammering with rotation, or hammering only to match your application.
Let's face it, we all like the idea of smaller, lighter tools, but we also don't want to sacrifice on power. Bosch's new line of 12V Max Brushless drill/Drivers promise to deliver on both. With brushless technology the tool can offer more and weigh less.
Diamonds might be a girl's best friend, but when you need to drill through hard stone or tiles, Milwaukee's line of professional Diamond Plus holes saws will be your best friend. Featuring a high grade of diamond grit and heat-resistant brazing, they can cut through hard stone and tiles with up to 10X longer life.
Bosch is introducing two variants of the RH540 1-9/16-inch rotary hammer that they say deliver the fastest drilling and the hardest hits in their class. Both SDS-Max(RH540M) and Spline(RH540S) models will hit stores in February 2014 at a suggested price of $419.
Makita has come out with a new 5-inch straight grinder that has been specially designed with features to handle the harsh dust conditions that a straight grinder can create while cutting or grinding on metal.
People thinking they can use Gorilla Glue (the original polyurethane glue) for every application might want to think twice. Matthias Wandel from Woodgears.ca put the glue to the test and found out what its strengths and weaknesses are.
