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DeWalt 192 Piece Mechanics Tool Set Review – DWMT75049

June 21, 2017June 21, 2017 Tim Johnson

Read the full article hereRight away, it is apparent that DeWalt is taking the mechanics tool business by the horns. This is not just a small tote-size socket and ratchet set. The DeWalt 192 Piece Mechanics Tool Set, model DWMT75049, is a legit complete set of the ratcheting tools fit for the mechanic. This 192-piece kit really covers the ... Read More

Cordless Tools

New Milwaukee M12 Cordless Soldering Iron

June 21, 2017June 21, 2017 Benjamen

Read the full article here To compliment the announcement of their M18 Compact Heat Gun, Milwaukee also showed us their new M12 cordless soldering iron. Anybody that does electrical work knows the two tools go together like peanut butter and jelly. Read More About the New M18 Heat Gun The most common use case for a soldering iron is probably... Read More

Events & Trades

Milwaukee New Product Symposium 2017

June 21, 2017June 21, 2017 Kenny Koehler

Read the full article hereThe 2017 edition of the Milwaukee New Product Symposium didn’t feature a massive overarching new technology like One-Key or Fuel have in the past. Each of the core trades did come away as big winners though and everyone will love the newest portable storage solution – Milwaukee PackOut. So whether you were able to follow ... Read More

Cordless Tools

18V VS 20V Max Batteries: Clearing Up the Confusion Video

June 21, 2017June 21, 2017 Kenny Koehler

Read the full article hereEverywhere we go, people tell us that 20V Max tools are more powerful than 18V tools. But in the 18V vs 20V Max debate, is that actually true? Well, no, actually. DeWalt was the biggest name to get this conversation (and confusion) rolling. That’s because they changed from the 18V designation on their Ni-Cad tools ... Read More

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Brushless 18V Hammer Drill Fight – Milwaukee, Makita, Dewalt, Bosch, Hilti, Hitachi & Metabo

June 20, 2017June 20, 2017 Jay Amstutz

Read the full article here We recently had the opportunity to spend a few days from the guys from OZ TOOL TALK and were extremely impressed with their tool geek knowledge. They do great Youtube videos almost every week and some of the best in-depth cordless tool comparisons we’ve seen. Of course they are in Australia so models and brands... Read More

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Building with Premium Appliances – Upgrades Matter

June 20, 2017June 20, 2017 Clint DeBoer

Read the full article hereFor years, building spec homes with only the most basic appliances seemed the norm. The idea was to put in good, reliable products, but keep the process simple. Upgrades were possible but didn’t generally aid profits, so they were—for most builders—more of a hassle than anything else. Oddly enough, builders seemed more likely to upgrade faucets ... Read More

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June 20, 2017June 20, 2017 Rob Johnstone

Read the full article hereSometimes a person gets so close to something that it kind of becomes invisible. For that reason I want to briefly call attention to what Woodworker’s Journal has to offer. You all know about the eZine. It is free, it goes out every week (for the most part), and it has new content in all sorts... Read More

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VIDEO: Weaving Sides on a Wooden Picnic Basket

June 20, 2017June 20, 2017 Sandor Nagyszalanczy

Read the full article here Sandor Nagyszalanczy shows his process to cut and weave the interlaced sides of a traditional picnic basket. Read More

Cordless Tools

Metabo Multi-Bay 8-Port Simultaneous 18V and 36V Battery Charger

June 20, 2017June 20, 2017 Stuart Deutsch

Read the full article here A couple of weeks ago, Metabo announced a new 8-port battery charger, the ASC Multi 8, order number 627291000. It’s an 8-port charger that can charge up to (8) Metabo 18V or 36V Li-ion battery packs, simultaneously. Yes, so that means parallel charging of up to (8) 14.4V to 36V battery packs. A sales flyer promotes... Read More

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VIDEO: Check Your Fire Extinguisher

June 20, 2017June 20, 2017 Chris Marshall

Read the full article here Is your woodworking shop equipped with a fire extinguisher? Chris Marshall has some tips on buying, placing and keeping this critical piece of shop equipment maintained. Read More

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