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Sears Tool Catalog

By Todd Fratzel on Tools & Products

Sears Online Tool Catalog Since 1927, Sears has been putting out their annual Sears Tool Catalog, and this year, for 2010/2011, the Sears Tool Catalog will also be available in an online interactive version.  It’s never been easier for you to find the right tool needs for the project. Go check out the Sears Online…

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Bosch 26618-01 18V Impact Drill/Driver Review

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools, Product Reviews

Bosch’s New 3-Mode 18V Impact Drill/Driver Bosch recently introduced this new 18 volt impact drill/driver which we think will make quite a splash in the cordless tool category. Anyone that’s followed this site for any length of time knows that we use quite a few Bosch Tools and think they make some of the best…

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Pulverizer Review – Multi-Purpose Demolition Tool

By Todd Fratzel on Hand Tools, Product Reviews

The Pulverizer™ – A New Multi-Purpose Concrete & Demolition Tool We were recently asked to test the all new Pulverizer™ demolition tool. Check out the press release first with product information then our review below. The Pulverizer is a hand held solution for heavy-duty demolition projects for professionals and DIYers. September 2009 – Jackson®, an…

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Powder Actuated Fastener Review – Duo-Fast DF-27

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools, Product Reviews

Powder Fastening System – Duo-Fast Construction DF-27 Duo-Fast Construction is offering a powder actuated fastening system for attaching wood and steel to concrete and masonry. Almost every type of building construction (residential or commercial) requires fasteners capable of penetrating concrete. So when the folks at Duo-Fast Construction asked us to test their new DF-27, .27…

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Craftsman C3 19.2 V Impact Driver Review

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools, Product Reviews

Craftsman C3 Impact Driver We recently tested the new Craftsman C3 19.2 Volt Impact Driver Kit. These days every manufacturer is selling an impact driver for a good reason…..impact drivers change every! Frankly I can’t imagine not owning an impact driver these days and you shouldn’t either. Recently while we were attending the 2010 International…

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DeWALT DW618B3 Three Base Router Kit Review

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools, Product Reviews

DeWALT 2-1/4 HP Three Base Router Kit We recently got our hands on the DeWALT DW618B3 2-1/4 HP Three Base Router Kit to test and evaluate. Routers are an essential power tool for any shop or woodworker and today there are countless models to choose from. The DW618B3 is a router kit that offers the…

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Black & Decker Thermal Leak Detector Review

By Todd Fratzel on Product Reviews

Black & Decker TLD100 Thermal Leak Detector With all the talk about saving energy these days we wanted test a tool that helps you located potentially hidden problems with your buildings insulation. So we contacted Black & Decker and asked if we could test their TLD100 Thermal Leak Detector. The Black & Decker Thermal Leak…

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DeWALT Worm Drive Circular Saw Review

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools, Product Reviews

DeWALT DWS535 Worm Drive Circular Saw DeWALT recently introduced an all new worm drive circular saw, the DWS535 Heavy-Duty 7-1/4″ Worm Drive Circular Saw. Professional framers have long been fans of worm drive circular saws for their higher torques and better balance. Needless to say this new saw is an attention getter! DWS535 Worm Drive…

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