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Makita makes it easier to say goodbye to NiCad batteries
Makita is now offering free tools as an incentive to help tool buyers make the switch to Li-ion cordless power tools.
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Clean Crosscuts with Fiber Cement Shear
Malco's fiber cement cutter shears panels without dust, electricity or battery power.
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SawGear: Automatic Length Measuring for Your Miter Saw
3 commentsThe SawGear is an aftermarket addition to your chop saw that allows you to make precisely measured cuts with a keypad instead of a tape measure.
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Bosch P2+R2 Driver Bit Does Double Duty
New drill-driver bit from Bosch can fit Phillips-head and square-head screws for extra convenience
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It's the Biggest Swiss Army Knife Ever!
4 commentsA rant from my "bigger is not necessarily better" files.
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Clearing up the confusion on drill/driver settings
1 commentIf you set your drill/driver to high speed and maximum torque, you aren’t getting the full benefit of the tool. This video will help.
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Torture Test: Recip Saw Blades
38 commentsFine Homebuilding is gearing up for a torture test of demolition reciprocating saw blades, and we need your input on what matters most.
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New Tool Category: Impact Drill-Driver?
6 commentsBosch unveils a new category with the release of the Bosch Multi-Function Impactor, which can switch between impact, drill, and drive mode.
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Time to retire your hammer-tacker?
9 commentsAs Mike Guertin wrote in the opening paragraph of his excellent Tools of the Trade article ( ): If you're still using hammer-tacker staples alone to attach housewrap and synthetic roof...
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