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 went on to start a small, family-owned operation to manufacture wire. Southwire Company opened with only twelve employees, and…
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DeWalt 20V MAX* Green Rotary Tough Laser Tool Torture
When DeWalt made the announcement about their new green beam cordless laser we were very interested. When we saw that they named it a “Tough” laser we had to look for ourselves. To be labeled as a tough laser it must be able to take what a normal construction crew would do to their laser…
How To Choose The Right Sander
Sanding wood or metal surfaces is a common workshop task, and power sanders speed up this time-consuming job. With the right sander, you can remove excess material from a rough board, shape a delicate curve or prepare a wood surface for paint or stain. Discover the features and capabilities of these useful tools, and learn…
Milwaukee 2891-20 M18 M12 Wireless Jobsite Speaker Review
Milwaukee M18 M12 Wireless Jobsite Speaker Q: Will this replace the current M18 radio/charger? A: No. The 2891-20 Wireless Jobsite Speaker is an additional SKU to the Milwaukee cordless tool lineup. Q: What batteries work with the speaker A: The speaker is compatible with ALL M18 and M12 batteries including the High Demand 9.0Ah battery….
DeWalt Tools are Made in the USA
How Many DeWalt Products Are Made in the USA? At the time of writing this blog post DeWalt is making 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 tool made in the USA is the 20V MAX Lithium…
Milwaukee GridIron RipStop Jacket Tool Torture
The Milwaukee GridIron RipStop Jacket was built to survive the jobsite. Milwaukee has proven that – when compared to their 12 oz Cotton Duck Jacket competition – it is 3x times more resistant to abrasion, prevents tearing in high-wear areas, and reduces weight. We wanted to know if Milwaukee was on one of our job…
Learn About Rolair
What is the History of Rolair? Rolair®, which was originally known as Associate Engineering Corporation (AEC), is a third-generation, family owned business located in Hustisford, Wisconsin. One of four companies spawned from the bankruptcy and dissolution of Red Rocket, a compressor company located in Horicon, Wisconsin, AEC was officially incorporated in January of 1959. Having…
Makita XCV05ZX Backpack Vacuum Review
Tackle tough cleaning jobs almost anywhere with this Makita Backpack vacuum. The Makita SCV05ZX 18V X2 LXT® Lithium-Ion (36V) Brushless Cordless 1/2 Gallon HEPA Filter Backpack Dry Vacuum, Tool Only combines the convenience of cordless operation with a comfortable backpack design, creating a portable and practical tool that handles challenging cleaning jobs. Its powerful BL™…
Milwaukee 2726-21HD M18 FUEL Hedge Trimmer Kit Review
The Ultimate Hedge Trimmer Use the Milwaukee® M18 FUEL™ hedge trimmer kit to cut your shrubs and other growth to a uniform flat top or attractive shapes. This handy tool from Milwaukee’s powerful M18 FUEL line sports a durable POWERSTATE™ motor that requires less maintenance than traditional designs. It also transmits power more efficiently than models with carbon…
Milwaukee 2726-20 M18 FUEL Hedge Trimmer Review
Use the M18 FUEL™ hedge trimmer from Milwaukee® to achieve professionally manicured shrubbery effortlessly. It runs at a top speed of 3,400 strokes per minute to make fast work of thick brambles. This Milwaukee cordless hedge trimmer’s 24-inch blade allows you to reach deeply for faster task completion. Like many other tools in the selection…