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Craftsman Auto-Hammer Review

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools, Product Reviews

Craftsman 12-Volt NEXTEC Hammerhead Auto-Hammer I finally got my hands on another of the Craftsman NEXTEC 12-volt Lithium-Ion Cordless tools. I just tested the Craftsman 12-Volt Lithium-Ion Hammerhead Auto-Hammer which fits in the NEXTEC series of 12-volt Lithium-Ion cordless tools. The Craftsman 12-Volt Lithium-Ion Hammerhead Auto-Hammer is a really cool new tool that’s similar to…

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Refurbished Compressor Kits

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools

Refurbished / Factory-Reconditioned Tools Buying refurbished or factory-reconditioned tools is an excellent way to save serious money while enjoying the benefits of the latest tools. Factory-reconditioned tools are generally returned to the manufacturer and repaired to “like new” condition. Typically they end up having only very minor cosmetic defects and some actually look brand new!…

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Ezy Hang Door Lifter Review

By Todd Fratzel on Product Reviews, Tools & Products

Ezy Hang Door Lifter An inventor recently sent me a cool new tool to try out. It’s the Ezy Hang Door Lifter which allows a single person to hang heavy solid core doors quickly and safely. Anyone that’s hung solid core doors knows that it’s hard enough to carry heavy doors but quite another task…

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Rockwell Jawhorse Review

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools, Product Reviews

Rockwell Jawhorse No matter where my workshop has been over the years I’ve always needed sawhorses, clamps and supports to help me work alone. It never fails that I feel as though I need two more sets of hands to work effectively in the shop by myself. So when I saw the Jawhorse I was…

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Rockwell Sonicrafter Oscillating Tool Review

By Todd Fratzel on Product Reviews

Rockwell Sonicrafter We had the pleasure of reviewing the Rockwell Sonicrafter recently. The Sonicrafter is another “multi-purpose” tool that cuts, sands, scrapes, grinds, polishes and even removes grout. We tested the Rockwell RK5102K Sonicrafter Deluxe 72-pc Kit that comes packed with accessories and a great duffle back type carrying case. The Rockwell Sonicrafter uses high…

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Zip Sand-BLOCK Review

By Todd Fratzel on Product Reviews

Zip Sand-BLOCK Once again the folks from Ali Industries have come up with another great sanding product, the Zip Sand-BLOCK. This new sanding sponge is a completely new technology that provides the convenience and versatility of a sanding sponge with the performance of sandpaper. The Zip® Sand-BLOCK sanding sponge is made with a premium quality…

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Craftsman 12 Volt NEXTEC Multi-Tool Product Review

By Todd Fratzel on Product Reviews

Craftsman 12-Volt NEXTEC Multi-Tool Craftsman sent me their latest tool from the NEXTEC family, the Craftsman 12-Volt NEXTEC Multi-Tool, to test out and review. Many manufacturers are now producing multi-tools similar to this tool. The most notable would be the Fein Multimaster which supplies unlimited power because it’s an electric plug in version and it…

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Cordless Tool Battery Packs

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools

Replacement Battery Packs If you own cordless tools then it’s likely that you’ll be looking for replacement or extra battery packs. So I’ve compiled a fairly comprehensive list of replacement batteries and chargers for some of the more popular cordless tools on the market. Before you buy a replacement battery be sure to check the…

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