On March 12, 2018, a new power tool brand that is oddly familiar and has a proven history will begin. Metabo HPT will evolve from Hitachi Power Tools in North America in 2018. Consumers will have several questions regarding this changeover, and we have listed several of them here. Why Change from Hitachi Power Tools…
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Bosch CORE18V Battery Review
Construction and trade pros know power tools intuitively; it’s second nature. However, the march towards advanced technology brings new ideas, and there is a need for a revised mindset. You must think, “I’m not really buying a power tool; I’m buying a battery platform.” The Bosch CORE18V Battery is just that type of battery to…
Milwaukee Tool M12 Compact Inflator Product Review
Fast, accurate, portable, and easy inflation! These are the best words to describe the new 2475-21XC and 2475-20 Milwaukee M12 Compact Inflator from Milwaukee Tool. This small tool has much power behind it and makes your work easier. Knowing how much you need to fill your tire is scary for many people. These are common…
Stanley® FATMAX® 25′ Tape Measure The Next Generation
Comfort, Ease, and Durability. Stanley Tools has always had an excellent reputation, and their newest tape measure will be no different. Introducing the Stanley FatMax 25′ Tape Measure FMHT36325S. This new tool has the same features as other tape measures but with a few improvements. New Additions First is the new design of the tool. It…
Milwaukee Tools’ New All Purpose Circular Saw Blades
Cuts Like a Laser, But Cool to the Touch That is a weird sentence that perfectly describes Milwaukee’s new blades. These blades are made from 100 percent steel and cut from the sheet. This method and material ensure a stable blade with increased accuracy. Each blade also has polymer-filled vibration slots to help minimize wobble…
Milwaukee M12 Cordless Rivet Tool Product Review
Milwaukee has done it again, and we wanted you to be the first to know about their BRAND NEW CORDLESS RIVET TOOL. This falls under the M12 platform, and it does not let down. It is not regular for someone who builds and works in construction to complain. When they do, it is usually something…
Skilsaw SPT79A-10 Medusaw Walk Behind Concrete Saw Preview
A walk behind worm drive concrete saw? Now that’s not something you hear every day. That’s because Skilsaw’s new Medusaw walk behind worm drive concrete saw (SPT79A-10) is the only walk behind worm drive concrete saw on the market! Pretty cool, huh? We agree. Same Great Saw, New Walk Behind Design Skilsaw Medusaw Concrete Saw…
New Cordless 18V Tools From Hitachi
Tis the season for new tools and tool upgrades, and you can bet that Hitachi is announcing the launch of some new and upgraded tools. Earlier this month, Hitachi released the EC28M portable air compressor. Now, they are announcing a new and improved circular saw, drill/driver, hammer drill/driver, impact driver, and stick vacuum. We have…
Pipe Thawing Machines and Tools
Winter is among us, and (for most of us) it brings along freezing, cold temperatures. And those cold temperatures can be the cause of many problems including frozen pipes. If frozen pipes aren’t fixed, they cause a mess of problems that go off much like a domino effect: leaking water, a waterfall of water, standing…
DeWalt Jobsite WiFi and Jobsite Connectivity
Over the coming months, DeWalt will launch a fully connected system, including a WiFi mesh network and, later, an Internet of Things (IoT) platform, to enhance productivity, profitability, and safety on the job site. After extensive research, DeWalt identified that, due to the increase in digital dependency in the construction field, there is an unmet…