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Centipede Sawhorse — From Crowdfunding To HomeDepot In only Two Years

by Chris     May 29, 2015    
Centipede Sawhorse — From Crowdfunding To HomeDepot In only Two Years

Crowdfunding sites like Kickstarter are a great way for the little guy to get complete strangers to fork out their money on the promise of a great product. While product ideas are plentiful, it is rare to see a product not only be successfully funded, but also make their way into retail stores nationwide. Let me tell you, I was genuinely happy to learn that the Centipede Sawhorse was one of the few that made it.

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Bosch 18V Now With 6.0Ah Of Runtime

by Chris     May 22, 2015    
Bosch BAT622 6.0Ah 18V Battery

Just when you think tool manufacturers have packed all the runtime you could expect to get into an 18V battery, Bosch shows that they are not quite ready to call it quits. The new Bosch BAT622 18V FatPack now packs an industry first 6.0Ah into the new battery.

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The Ultimate Laser Level Setup

by Chris     May 18, 2015    
The Ultimate Laser Level Setup

Laser levels are not only common on a jobsite; they are becoming essential. One of the problems with using them, though, is quickly positioning them at an exact height. In search of a better solution, I looked at what I already had, and I think I have found the perfect solution for leveling a laser that is quick, portable, versatile, and precise.

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RotoZip—Now with 90% Less Dust

by Chris     May 11, 2015    
RotoSaw+ with Dust Vault

The RotoZip is great at quickly cutting into drywall to make way for wall outlets, lights, plumbing and more. Another thing it is good at is coating everything nearby in a fine powdered drywall mess; but now it seems the new Dust Vault attachment will eliminate most dust, and it doesn't even require an external vacuum.

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New DCS361 20V Max 7-¼” Sliding Miter Saw from DeWalt

by Chris     May 01, 2015    
DeWalt DCS361 7-1/4 inch sliding miter saw

Oftentimes it can be a battle to find an empty power outlet on a busy jobsite, so it is probably a dream of many tradesman—not just myself—to be able to go completely cordless with their power tools. DeWalt is taking their users one step closer to this dream with the introduction of the new DCS361 20V Max 7-1/4 Inch Sliding Single-Bevel Miter Saw.

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New Jobsite Parts Organizer From Milwaukee

by Chris     April 28, 2015    
48-22-8030 Milwaukee jobsite organizer

Milwaukee is continuing to expand their new line of jobsite storage solutions with the introduction of a new transparent-lid Jobsite Organizer 48-22-8030. While it may look like other jobsite organizers on the market today, Milwaukee says theirs has been “meticulously designed” for “increased productivity”, and provides 20% more capacity than the competition.

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The Mosely Infinity Modular Level Could Be The Best Tool Ever

by Chris     April 23, 2015    
Mosely Infinity Level First Look

The problem with levels is that if you want to do the job right, you really need to have a level that fits the size of your project. For door installers this might be a 78” and a 32” level, and for cabinet installers this might be a 24” and a 48”. The Mosely Infinity Level wants to solve this problem with their modular system, where level sections can connect to form a level from 12” up to infinity.

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Limited Edition Minuteman Knife Raises Funds For Veterans

by Chris     April 21, 2015    
Minuteman Knife Pro-Tech TR4

Minuteman is doing it again. They are giving 25% of the profit from each Minuteman Pocket Knife sold, to charities that assist Veterans and their Families. The TR4 Manual limited edition knives are made in the USA, using materials sourced in the USA, to help veterans of the USA.

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Inventables Announces New X-Carve 3D Carving Machine

by Chris     March 03, 2015    
Inventables Announces New X-Carve 3D Carving Machine

X-Carve is the latest desktop 3D Carving machine from Inventables Inc., the makers of the the popular Shapeoko 2 3D Carving CNC machine and other cnc desktop machines. With the X-Carve, Inventables is bringing affordable 3D carving to makers with a machine that can mill plastic, wood, and even metal at a starting price of only $799.

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