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  • DeWalt Tools
  • (12/7/2006)
  • Search for DeWalt tools and equipment under ebuild's Tools and Equipment supercategory. You'll find air compressors, circular saws, drills, generators, jigsaws, laminate trimmers, laser levels, miter saws, power planes, reciprocating saws, routers, sanders and screwguns. Find corded and cordless DeWalt tools, including saws and drills. Search and compare by specifications relevant to each tool type, such as peak horsepower, speed control type, and more.Find DeWalt tools along with power tools from other major manufacturers such as Bosch, Hitachi, Makita, Milwaukee, Porter-Cable, Ryobi and Skil. ebuild allows you to quickly find the right tools and equipment for all homebuilding and remodeling projects.
  • Deck Builder's Tool Kit
  • REPLACEMENT CONTRACTOR Magazine (11/1/2006)
  • There's no kit you can buy from your supplier that says “deck builder's tools.” But there could be, or should be. From site work to finish details, these tools will make you money: hammer is a life-saver. Blast concrete from existing footings (with bull-point or chisel), then drill for lag shields fastening the ledger to concrete or masonry.
  • Products: Tools
  • REPLACEMENT CONTRACTOR Magazine (11/1/2006)
  • Replacement Contractor staff picks the best new tools. Hilti. The TE 7-C Rotary Hammer Drill delivers high-impact power for effective chiseling and drilling. The ergonomic design and low vibration make for lighter work and less fatigue. A slip clutch makes it possible to drill with core bits up to 2 inches in diameter, and also stays more consistent throughout the life of the tool. Three modes of operation include rotation only, rotation with hammer, and hammer only. The tool is compatible with the TE DRS-M self-contained dust removal system. (more)
  • Tools & Equipment Review: Lithium-Ion Batteries
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/18/2006)
  • Not surprisingly, most contractors are more concerned with a tool's productivity than the battery that drives it. But an emerging battery technology may cause them to reconsider their battery choices. Powerful, compact lithium-ion (LI) batteries are widely used in consumer electronics such as cell phones and laptop computers, and cordless power tool manufacturers have been interested in them for years. But only recently LI formulations were achieved to support high-amp-drawing power tools. And pros are taking notice.
  • Tools
  • REPLACEMENT CONTRACTOR Magazine (5/1/2006)
  • Replacement Contractor Magazine staff picks the best new tools for the job.
  • Power Platform
  • REMODELING Magazine (2/1/2006)
  • A tool's productivity is often of greater concern than the battery chemistry that drives it, but the Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery platform merits closer consideration.

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