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Porter-Cable 15″ Floor 12-Speed Drill Press Review – Model PCB660DP

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools, Product Reviews

Porter-Cable 15″ Drill Press – Model PCB660DP Adjustable gooseneck work light for better illumination of work area Specifications Motor: 8.0 Amps Motor Control: On/Off Toggle Speeds: 12 (300; 390; 450; 560; 640; 700; 990; 1550; 1620; 1900; 2620; 3100 RPM) Table Size: 13-15/64 x 13-15/64 “ Table Tilt: L and R: 45 ° Table Insert:…

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Delta Tools Sold – Official Announcement

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools

DELTA® Woodworking Machinery Has A New Home – In Anderson, South Carolina (Anderson, SC, January 18, 2011) – Chang Type Industrial Co. Ltd., a Taiwan-based manufacturing company, has agreed to purchase the Delta brand of woodworking equipment and machinery from Stanley Black & Decker. The deal is expected to close on February 4, 2011. The…

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Paslode Introduces TetraGRIP Sub-Floor Fastening System at IBS

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools

TetraGRIP™ Sub-Floor Fastening System Drives Like A Nail. Holds Like A Screw™ Today at the International Builder’s Show Paslode introduced what I consider to be a game changer in the sub-floor framing business. The TetraGRIP Sub-Floor Fastening System is a pneumatic nailing system designed to reduce floor squeaks. One of my biggest concerns as a…

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Stanley Black & Decker Sells Delta Machinery

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools

Stanley Black & Decker Some really big news is spreading around the tool industry this week. Apparently Stanley Black & Decker is selling Delta to TOTY, a Taiwanese company. With the sale comes a move of the corporate headquarters to South Carolina. It will be very interesting to watch over the coming year to see…

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Rockwell BladeRunner Review

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools, Product Reviews

Rockwell BladeRunner Rockwell continues to produce unusual new tools that get our attention. Over the last few months we’ve had more inquiries about the Rockwell BladeRunner than any other tool. Needless to say we were very excited to test this new tool when Rockwell sent one to us. Specifications Voltage: 120V ~ 60Hz Amperage: 5.5A…

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Craftsman Snow Blower Review

By Todd Fratzel on Landscaping, Product Reviews

Craftsman Snow Blowers Several years ago I purchased a Craftsman 277cc 28″ Snow Thrower when we built the new house. Here in New Hampshire we get a fair amount of heavy snow with storms ranging from a typical 6 inch event all the way up to major snow storms of 36 inches or more! With…

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Ryobi TEK4 Digital Inspection Scope Review

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools, Product Reviews

Ryobi TEK4 Digital Inspection Scope – Model RP4205 This year we’ve tested several of the Ryobi TEK4 products and now we want to share our thoughts about their Digital Inspection Scope. Inspection camera/scope devices have become very popular throughout the industry providing home owners and DIY’ers an inexpensive diagnostic tool. These type of tools were…

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Kreg Jig Review

By Todd Fratzel on Hand Tools, Product Reviews

Kreg Jigs and Kreg Joinery™ Kreg Jigs are one of those tools that you really need to use in order to understand how amazing they really are. Kreg Jigs are a system of jigs used for creating efficient, strong pocket hole joints used for a number of woodworking applications such as cabinet face frames, picture…

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