Preventing and protecting your workers from silica dust is getting easier. Prevention from respirable silica dust exposure is gaining momentum, and OSHA has laid out direct actions for employers in their Table 1 directory. The combination of dust extractor, dust attachment, power tool, and personal protection equipment is at the heart of protection. Bosch Power…
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Makita Silica Dust Solutions
Makita Silica dust solutions are a blend of new and existing products to keep you protected. Learn how to protect workers from respirable silica dust while complying with the new regulations. Makita has developed a full-line approach to protecting workers from respirable silica dust and it all revolves around their dust extractors, universal attachments, and…
Electricians Benefit Using Cordless Tools
Cordless power tools are significant in every contractor and tradesman’s tool bag. We all love cordless tools because it is so much more convenient to use a cordless screwdriver instead of a standard screwdriver that requires us to twist our hands and wrist fifty times to deal with one screw or a heavy and clumsy…
A Complete Drill Tap Chart
Predrilling is a must when your job requires tapping a hole in metal. Once you determine what size tap is needed, you must know what size hole to pre-drill. Our drill tap chart below will assist you in finding the correct size drill bit for fractional, taper pipe, and metric taps. Fractional Drill Tap Chart Fractional…
Bosch GBH18V-26 Cordless Rotary Hammer Review
The Bosch GBH18V-26 isn’t just any cordless rotary hammer. The rotary hammer is the workhorse of any construction site, providing the power and torque to drill and chisel in concrete and masonry materials. But the real differentiator among these power tools is putting all of that performance in a package that delivers excellent power at…
Bosch Concrete Dust Collection Review
The adage about cracking a few eggs to make an omelet rings true to anyone who has ever had to remodel or fix anything. Mess is the inevitable result of all types of construction and remodeling, especially when concrete is involved. Check out how BOSCH dust collection solutions help you clean up dust and debris…
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…
OSHA’s Silica Dust Rule
What Is OSHA’s Rule On Silica Dust? OSHA has set September 23, 2017, as the date all construction employers must comply with new standards to protect workers from exposure to respirable crystalline silica that took effect earlier this year. Silica dust is encountered on construction sites in construction materials such as concrete, brick, rock, and…
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…
Makita XFD11ZB Sub-Compact Brushless Drill Driver
Use the Makita® XFD11ZB LXT® Sub-Compact Drill Driver to create pilot holes for screws and other projects. This unit is compact enough to fit between studs in your frame, so you can remodel less easily. Its exceptional power makes it one of the best small drills for contractors and do-it-yourselfers. The entire Makita 18V LXT…