What is the History of Fein? In 1867, Wilhelm Emil Fein founded a company to manufacture physical and electrical apparatus. His son, Emil Fein, invented the first electric hand drill in 1895, barely 30 years later. With this invention, he laid the foundation for the reliable power tools they continue to manufacture in Germany, for…
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Klein MM600 Digital Multimeter Gets Put to the Test
Professional tradesmen from all aspects are demanding with their tools, and no manufacturer is more aware of this than Klein. For over 160 years, Klein Tools has been making tools for the electrical trade, and we decided to take their MM600K auto-ranging digital multimeter out for a test to see how durable it is. Impact…
Tool Torture: The Milwaukee M12 LED Trueview Flashlight
The Milwaukee M12 LED TrueView Flashlight can provide up to 800 Lumens and cast its light over 375 yards, but how will it hold up to the demands of the industrial job site? To recreate those demands, we put the Milwaukee 2355-21 flashlight from the M12 power tool line to the test by dropping it,…
Occidental Leather: A History Lesson
The History of Occidental Leather Occidental Leather, a trailblazer in professional carpenter’s tool belts and pouches, was established by the visionary Darryl Thurner in the village of Occidental, Ca. in 1979. At that time, tool bag manufacturers were yet to fully comprehend the unique requirements of professional carpenters. Darryl’s innovative approach to quality and design…
Milwaukee Laser Distance Measure Review
Measure Distance on the job site quickly and easily with a Milwaukee® Laser Range Finder. Calculate distance from afar with durable and accurate Milwaukee laser measures featuring backlit and color screens, side-shot buttons, and intuitive user interfaces. Overview Milwaukee, laser distance measures are available in various distance options and are ideal for any user, including…
Top DeWalt Tools By Trade
The Best DeWalt Tools By Trade As old man winter loosens the grasp on most of the country, March is a great time to evaluate your tool needs for the upcoming building season. DeWalt is making this a little easier this year by offering a record number of deals and promotions, so we have scoured…
Milwaukee® Tools Rolling Storage Bags Review
Store and transport all your gear, including Milwaukee M18 power tools, with rugged Milwaukee tool storage products. Milwaukee rolling storage bags combine all-terrain wheels and an extensible handle with an organized tool compartment that has space for hand and power tools. Job site conditions can make it challenging to transport your equipment to where you’re…
Bosch Power Box Jobsite Radio/Charger Gets Put To the Test
The Bosch Power Box has been filling job sites across the country with great sound. We wanted to see if this AM/FM Radio, Charger, Digital Media Stereo with 360° Sound could meet the rigorous demands of Acme Tools. Bowling to Boom Lifts, let us see how it holds up. Bowling With Bosch The PBA is…
Boost Your Performance With DeWalt’s FLEXVOLT Tools
DeWaltT FLEXVOLT technology delivers a cord’s cutting and grinding power with the flexibility and lightweight convenience of cordless maneuvering. The unique battery for these tools offers plenty of run time while supporting top-of-the-line speeds and material conservation. Tools with power and portability run best with accessories that can handle their unique system. When it’s time…
Learn About Southwire
The History of Southwire Roy Richards, Sr. founded a small construction company in 1937 to erect power poles. Only two and half years later, the company had strung 3,500 miles of cable. In 1950, Mr. Richards started a small, family-owned operation to manufacture wire. Southwire Company opened with only twelve employees, and within the first…