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Workshop Dust Collection Systems

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools

Dust Collection Systems Dust collection is extremely important in any workshop. Not only is it important to your health but it’s also an important step in keeping your tools clean and running well. Workshop dust collection systems can be as simple as a shop vac hooked up to a single hose or as complex as…

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Milwaukee 538321 3/4″ SDS Rotary Hammer Drill Review

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools

Milwaukee SDS Hammer Drill SDS hammer drills are more powerful and efficient compared to regular hammer drills. This is due to the design of the chuck system which allows the hammer blows to hit the drill bit directly thus tranfering energy more effeciently. I just purchased the Milwaukee Elec. Tool 538321 3/4″ SDS Rotary Hammer…

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WORX GT WG151.1 18-Volt Cordless Electric Lithium-Ion String Trimmer

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools

WORX Cordless String Trimmer Lithium-Ion cordless tools have changed the tool industry drastically. Longer lasting more powerful batteries results in more cordless tool options. This has resulted in some great new tools like the WORX GT WG151.1 18-Volt Cordless Electric Lithium-Ion String Trimmer/Edger WIth One Battery. String Trimmer Features The new WORX string trimmer /…

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Black & Decker 12V Cordless Drill Review

By Todd Fratzel on Product Reviews

Smart Select Technology Black & Decker has a new line of cordless tools that use the SmartSelect Technology. Black & Decker is helping take the guess work out of setting the proper drill speed for optimum performance. This is an especially useful feature for many DIY home improvement folks and homeowners. SmartSelect Technology Features: Select…

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Fein FSC 2.0-CK SuperCut with Carpenter Kit

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools

Fein FSC 2.0-CK SuperCut The products from Fein Tools are all great. However, if you’re looking for the ultimate Fein cutting tool then look no further than the Fein FSC 2.0-CK SuperCut with Carpenter Kit. The SuperCut is a serious workhorse built for the serious DIY’er or professional tradesman. The Fein SuperCut allows you to…

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Belt Bucket – Hands Free Paint Pail

By Todd Fratzel on Hand Tools, Product Reviews

Belt Bucket Lately I’ve been swamped with all kinds of new home improvement products and tools to review. So, I thought it might be fun to start featuring some really cool new tool ideas. The first one to catch my eye was the Belt Bucket by PBP Industries. If you’ve ever painted from a ladder…

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Woodstock W1104 Yellow Board Buddies

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools

Board Buddies If you do much work on a table saw then you know kickback and holding the work piece tight to the fence are important issues to consider. There are several products on the market to help keep the work piece tight to the fence and prevent kickback including feather boards and also these…

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Gator Hook & Loop Drywall Sandpaper System Review

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools, Product Reviews

Gator Finishing Products The folks at Gator Finishing Products sent me another one of their products to review and this one has been a huge hit with one of my drywall crews! Ali Industries’ has recently introduced the new Gator® Professional Drywall Pole and Hand Sanders and Drywall Hook & Loop Sandpaper System. The Gator®…

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