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  • Lithium-ion Option for One+ System
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (9/7/2007)
  • The company now offers 18-volt lithium-ion (LI) batteries and tools that are compatible with its current 18-volt nicad One+ System of tools. The LI batteries provide twice the run time and weigh 20 percent less than traditional 18-volt nicad batteries. New LI kits include a battery upgrade kit, a two-piece drilling kit, and a four-piece power tool kit. 800-525-2579. www.ryobitools.com.
  • Diamond Grit Coring BitsTOTT Editor's Choice Award Winner: Diamond Grit Coring Bits
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (8/15/2007)
  • Hitachi. The company's new diamond grit coring bits dig cleanly and quickly through tough-to-drill materials such as tile, marble, granite, slate, or glass. Water smoothes and cools the process, while the bits offer increased speed and control, the firm says. They are available in nine sizes from 3/16- to 1-inch diameters. Cost: $13-$25. 800-829-4752.
  • 10.8V Litheon Impactor Fastening DriverTOTT Editor's Choice Award Winner: 10.8V Litheon Impactor Fastening Driver
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (8/15/2007)
  • Bosch. Making powerful cordless tools smaller than ever is the focus of the company's 10.8-volt lithium-ion platform. This year, the Impactor adds the punch of impact driving to this size category, packing 800 inch-pounds of torque into a tool that measures only 6 1/2 inches long and 6 3/4 inches tall with its battery and weighs just 2.2 pounds. It provides 45 percent more torque and 60 percent less weight than the company's 18-volt drill/driver, the firm says. Cost: $199. 877-267-2499.
  • DeWALTDeWALT Introduces a New Line of Heavy-duty Compact Drills
  • ebuild (8/9/2007)
  • DeWALT, a leading manufacturer of industrial power tools, introduced a new line of heavy-duty compact dills, including 12V (DC742KA/VA), 14.4V (DC730KA), 18V (DC720KA) and an 18V hammer drill (DC725KA). The entire family of DeWALT compact drills provides users with superior ergonomics, better performance and enhanced durability.
  • Lithium Ion Drill/DriverSKIL Battery Chargers Receive ENERGY STAR Efficiency Rating
  • ebuild (7/30/2007)
  • SKIL Power Tools is pleased to announce that several of their lithium ion battery chargers have earned the ENERGY STAR efficiency rating. The ENERGY STAR efficiency rating is awarded to products that meet or exceed strict energy-efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. EPA and DOE that helps people protect the environment by highlighting energy efficient products and practices.
  • "REVOLUTION" at AWFS in Las Vegas
  • ebuild (7/26/2007)
  • Today, PORTER-CABLE and DELTA Machinery reached a significant milestone in the brands' combined 189 years of woodworking history by unveiling a new generation of professional woodworking tools for the industry's most complete line-up of portable, stationary and benchtop woodworking power tools, equipment and accessories. Building upon each brand's heritage of industry-changing innovation, PORTER-CABLE and DELTA Machinery announced a unified marketing and growth strategy, which incorporates a new modern and precise industrial tool design. The announcement was made at the 2007 AWFS (Association of Woodworking and Furnishings Suppliers) Fair held at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
  • The DO40 Corless DrillIngersoll Rand Releases Smallest, Lightest Drill in Class
  • ebuild (6/13/2007)
  • Ingersoll Rand has again extended its line of IQV Series cordless tools to include the D040 1/4" mini drill. As the smallest and lightest professional cordless drill in its class, the D040 joins a platform of tools that already includes several models of Impactools, drill / drivers, ratchets, grinders and lights. Developed for automotive and industrial professionals, the 7.2-volt D040 weighs less than 2.5 pounds and is less than 7 inches long. It features an industrial-grade 1/4" keyed chuck and is optimized for drilling applications in sheet metal and other tough materials.
  • 10.8V Litheon Impactor Fastening Driver
  • REPLACEMENT CONTRACTOR Magazine (6/5/2007)
  • Bosch. The 10.8V Litheon Impactor fastening driver is the smallest impact driver on the market, but delivers 60% more torque than an 18V drill/driver, the maker says. Measuring 6 inches tall by 6 1/2 inches long, the tool produces 1,800 rpm, 3,000 bpm, and 800 inch-pounds of torque. Other features include an LED work light, a hex quick-change chuck, and a sensitive, variable-speed trigger. 877-267-2499.
  • Hilti TE 50 CombihammerTE 50 Combihammer
  • REMODELING Magazine (4/18/2007)
  • Hilti. The TE 50 Combihammer combines a 1,050-watt motor and D-grip design to perform demanding drilling tasks. The TE 50 is ideal for drilling holes up to 1 inch in diameter in concrete, stone, or masonry, or for moderate chiseling. The Hilti Theft Protection System is a unique safety feature. To use the tool, connect it to the power supply, hold the supplied Activation Key to the tool, and go to work. If stolen, the tool locks after 20 minutes and cannot be restarted without the Activation Key. 800.879.8000.

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