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…
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DeWalt 20V MAX* Green Rotary Tough Laser Tool Torture
We were very interested when DeWalt announced their new green beam cordless laser. When we saw that they named it a “Tough” laser, we had to look for ourselves. To be labeled a rugged laser, it must be able to take what a regular construction crew would do to their laser and more. That’s where…
DeWalt Tools are Made in the USA
How Many DeWalt Products Are Made in the USA? When writing this blog post, DeWalt makes 32 different hand tools, 48 power tools, and 562 types of accessories in the United States with domestic and global materials. The most popular power tools made in the USA are the 20V MAX Lithium Ion Compact Drill Driver…
Tool Torture Guide: The Milwaukee Gridiron Ripstop Jacket
The Milwaukee Gridiron Ripstop Jacket was built to survive the job site. Compared to their 12 oz Cotton Duck Jacket competition, Milwaukee has proven that it is three times more abrasion-resistant, prevents tearing in high-wear areas, and reduces weight. We wanted to know if Milwaukee was on one of our job sites when they did…
Learn About Rolair
What is the History of Rolair? Rolair®, originally known as Associate Engineering Corporation (AEC), is a third-generation, family-owned business in Hustisford, Wisconsin. Spawning from the bankruptcy and dissolution of Red Rocket, one of four companies was a compressor company located in Horicon, Wisconsin. Furthermore, AEC was officially incorporated in January 1959. Having complete confidence in…
How to choose the best Rolair Air Compressor
Choosing the most suitable Rolair Air Compressor for your specific need does not have to be a challenge. Air compressors power pneumatic tools and sprayers, inflate tires, and clean dust from crevices and cracks, making them a critical part of any job site or workshop. Learn how compressor features affect performance and find the Rolair®…
DEWALT DCD460B FLEXVOLT VSR Joist Drill Review
To start this DEWALT drill review, use DeWalt’s VST joint drill to set up conduits, wires, pipes, and more. It has a powerful E-Clutch® that senses binding and adjusts the torque so you can keep working. This cordless stud and joist drill is part of the revolutionary FLEXVOLT™ battery line. Moreover, it also gives you…
DEWALT FLEXVOLT™ Reciprocating Saw Review
This DeWalt FLEXVOLT™ reciprocating saw can make up to 158 cuts in 2 x 4 lumber on a single charge and delivers the power you expect from corded units with the portability of a battery-operated tool. The 60V MAX* DEWALT FLEXVOLT™ Brushless Reciprocating Saw (2 Batteries) includes a fast charger, a pair of batteries, a…
DEWALT FLEXVOLT™ Circular Saw Review
The newest revolutionary power tools are from one of DEWALT‘s highest-performing power tool product lines, FLEXVOLT. It has a brushless motor that eliminates several moving parts for extended operational life with less maintenance and makes up to 339 cuts on a single charge, making it more capable of delivering the power you need to cut through…
DeWalt FLEXVOLT DCS7485T1 Table Saw Review
This DeWalt portable table saw uses powerful FLEXVOLT battery technology to bring versatile cutting power to almost any job site. Cutting sheet materials, such as OSB and plywood, and ripping stock are tasks familiar to any American Doer. Moreover, the DeWalt 60V MAX* 8-1/4-inch Table Saw Kit handles these jobs almost anywhere. It weighs just…