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Milwaukee Radio/Charger with Bluetooth Connectivity

by Chris     December 01, 2013    
Milwaukee Radio/Charger with Bluetooth Connectivity

Milwaukee has announced what they are calling “the most advanced radio of its kind”, and from the list of features the (2792-20) M18 Jobsite Radio/Charger has, it would be hard to argue with them.

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Mafell Flexible Track Saw System Rolls Up For Easy Transport

by Chris     November 25, 2013    
Mafell Flexible Track Saw System Rolls Up For Easy Transport

When you need to make long straight cuts on the jobsite one of the best ways to do it is with a track saw (or plunge saw), but transporting and using long tracks on the jobsite is not always easy. So wouldn't it be great if you could roll up your track and store it in your tool case? While this does sound impossible, a company called Mafell makes a track saw system that does just that.

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Little Sanding Sticks Solve Big Problems In Small Spaces

by Chris     November 14, 2013    
Little Sanding Sticks Solve Big Problems In Small Spaces

When working with small wooden projects or crafts, one of the hardest parts of completing your project is the final sanding. Getting into those nooks and crannies with regular sandpaper is not exactly easy. The Sanding Detailer is a product I recently discovered that is a stick sander that uses replaceable belts and is small enough to fit where other sanders cant.

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Worx LeafPro Makes Fall Clean-Up A Breeze

by Chris     October 25, 2013    
Worx WA4054 LEAFPRO

If you are not the type of person that likes to spend the afternoon using a rake to pick all the leaves that have fallen onto your yard, Worx might have something you would be interested in. Their LeafPro is a new universal collection system that takes the leaves from a blower/mulcher/vac and deposits them directly into a trashcan.

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Klein Introduces New Storage Bags For Tech Devices

by Chris     October 23, 2013    
Klein Introduces New Storage Bags For Tech Devices

Klein has launched a new line of storage and laptop bags for professional tradesmen and technicians. In addition to a backpack and a shoulder bag capable of holding a laptop or tablet, they have also introduced a trio of meter carrying cases and a pair of smartphone cases.

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A More Ergonomic Shovel Seeks Funding ON Kickstarter

by Chris     October 18, 2013    
A More Ergonomic Shovel Seeks Funding ON Kickstarter

Yes, just days after complaining about all the email I get about Kickstarter projects, I am writing about another Kickstarter project. But like I said, everyone once in a while we come across something that looks like a good idea. Today that idea is a more ergonomic shovel.

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2013 Pro Tool Innovation Award Winners

by Chris     October 09, 2013    
2013 Pro Tool Innovation Award Winners

A couple of months ago Pro Tool Reviews set out to find the most innovative tools and give the winners the recognition they deserve. This was not something that was easy, with over 40 manufacturers participating and 150 categories to judge. But now, the wait is over and the results are in.

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Get Ready For The Triple Crown of Tool Racing

by Chris     September 18, 2013    
Get Ready For The Triple Crown of Tool Racing

What combines power tools, danger, stuffed animals and a wooden track? If you came up with an answer other than the Power Tool Races, I don't want to know about it. But this year instead of one race, we now have races taking place in three cities in what's being called the Triple Crown of Tool Racing.

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