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…
Welding / Metal
Being OSHA Compliant With The New Crystalline Silica Rule
OSHA is issuing two new standards to protect workers from exposure to respirable crystalline silica. The first for construction will be in effect on September 23, 2017,*, and the other is for General Industry and Maritime, which will be in effect on June 23, 2018. Here is what you need to be OSHA-compliant. Why the…
Truck Tool Box Storage Solutions
What Is A Truck Tool Box? A truck toolbox is a storage box specially designed to fit in a truck. It is a welcome alternative to trailers if you need an easy, convenient way to transport your tools. Truck tool boxes can be in two styles: side truck boxes, cross bed truck boxes (also known…
How to Avoid Dropping Your Tools with Tethering Tools
When you’re working with your feet off the ground, even an innocent tape measure that slips from your grasp or slides off your belt becomes a dangerous meteor plummeting to the jobsite below. After all, any object –however small – gains force as it accelerates downward as a result of gravity. Tethering tools will prevent…
Milwaukee M18 REDLITHIUM High-Demand 9.0Ah Battery
Keep Your Tools Running Until the Job’s Done with the HIGH DEMAND™ Battery Pack #48-11-1890. This advanced power system from Milwaukee Tool can make up to 537 cuts on a single charge using a Milwaukee portable circular saw. The HIGH DEMAND 9.0 Ah battery is compatible with all past and future M18 designs. Milwaukee M18…
How to choose the best Lifting and Rigging Equipment
Choosing lifting and rigging equipment Every large-scale job differs from the previous one. For example, the equipment used to haul a sailboat out of the water for inspection, cleaning, and painting differs from the rigging equipment used to set up the stage for the next big rock concert. Both instances require a specific set of…
DeWalt Unveils Cordless FLEXVOLT System
On June 21, 2016, DeWalt launched the FLEXVOLT System in spectacular fashion. Members from the media and other VIP guests were bused to a top-secret airport hangar outside Baltimore, where DeWalt introduced the world’s first battery that automatically changes voltage when the user changes tools. What’s more, it was shown that this new technology is…
Welding Safety and What it Means for You and Your Clients
Every industry must respect workplace safety, and metalworking is no exception. Welding creates fumes that are very dangerous when inhaled, and metalworkers deal with extremely hot metal and dangerous equipment on a daily basis. Welding safety begins with a thorough understanding of what could go wrong and how to be prepared if something happens. Risks…