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…
How-To Guide to Choosing the Best Table Saw
With so many table saw choices, buying one can be daunting. Let us break this decision down into four steps to simplify the process. Step #1: Consider Where and How It Will Be Used? Before shopping for a table saw, please take a moment to ponder two essential things: 1) how you will use the…
Milwaukee M12 LED Underhood Light Product Review
The Milwaukee M12 LED Underhood Light gives mechanics a hand while working on everything. The 2125-20 (Bare Tool) and 2125-21XC (Tool, Battery, Charger Kit) have impressive stats. Let us take a closer look at this innovative product. Best in Class Lumen Light Output The 2125-20 and 2125-21XC will offer 1,350 Lumens, the best-in-class light output…
Occidental Leather Pro Framer Tool Torture
Occidental Leather makes the finest tool belts for the general construction and framing industry. Let’s see how well the Occidental Leather Pro Framer held up to our Torture Tests. Wear and Tear Test The day-to-day rubbing and scraping your tool bag goes through will cause most belts to fail in 2-4 years. The Occidental Leather…
11 Reasons You Need The MBW Plate Compactor
We’ve compiled 11 reasons you want an MBW plate compactor. More specifically, the equipment we’re referencing in this recommendation blog article is the MBW AP2000 168lb Plate Compactor with Water Tank and Honda GX160 Engine. Continue reading to learn more about this commercial-grade equipment essential for concrete and masonry job site projects. Reasons: Product Information: MBW’s…
Milwaukee Mid-Torque Impact Wrench Product Review
The Milwaukee mid-torque wrench delivers the ideal torque for most everyday applications, with enough power to meet most needs. Low and high-torque wrenches are either too weak or too strong for daily use, putting a strain on equipment and materials. Compact Size and Weight The mid-torque wrench by Milwaukee Tool handles daily tasks that require…
Digital Empire® Level Review
Same Functionality, WAYYY Better Features Available in several lengths, digital box levels from Empire Level let you make sure your project or materials are level quickly. Make your job as easy as possible and increase efficiency on your job site with these levels’ dual backlit display that makes it possible to see measurements in nearly any light….
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…