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  • DeWALT Launches Nano Technology
  • ebuild (2/9/2007)
  • DeWALT, a leading manufacturer of industrial power tools, announced today the launch of Nano Technology, a proprietary technology that drives the latest line of DeWALT cordless tools. DeWALT will offer three cordless platforms with Nano Technology, 36V, 28V and 18V. By offering these voltages with Nano Technology, DeWALT is able to provide its users with an extensive range of power tools that satisfy a wide scope of user demands on the jobsite.
  • Hitachi Introduces a Revolutionary Line of Diamond Grit Drill Bits
  • ebuild (2/9/2007)
  • Hitachi Power Tools today announced its new line of revolutionary diamond grit drill bits that are designed to power through class 5 tile, marble, porcelain, granite, slate and glass quickly and cost effectively. The five new bits, exclusive to Hitachi, range in size from 3/16" to 3/8" and significantly outperform the standard carbide glass and tile bits on the market today, both in speed of drilling and the number of holes that can be drilled per bit.
  • 10.8-Volt Lithium-Ion Drill/Driver
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (2/2/2007)
  • Skil. One of the latest tools in the lithium-ion wave, the 2410 10.8-volt drill/driver weighs in at just 1.7 pounds but packs the power and performance of heavier nicad models, the company says. The electronic control panel on the foot includes a torque dial for the electronic clutch and a tri-level battery gauge. Other features include a 1/4-inch hex quick-change chuck and two built-in LED lights. 877-754-5999.
  • 18-volt Lithium-Ion Hammerdrill/Driver
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (2/2/2007)
  • Milwaukee. New to the company's V18 line of lithium-ion tools, the 0824-24 hammerdrill/driver features an 18-volt lithium-ion battery that provides for up to 50 percent more runtime and fade-free power. The tool features a 1/2-inch all-metal ratcheting chuck with carbide jaws for a secure bit grip and a clutch bypass for quick shifting between drill, driver, and hammerdrill modes while maintaining clutch position. 800-729-3878.
  • 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Drill/Driver Kit
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (2/2/2007)
  • Makita. The BDF452HW 18-volt lithium-ion 1/2-inch cordless drill/driver kit provides the best power-to-weight ratio in its class, the company says, delivering 450 inch-pounds of torque but in a compact size that weighs only 3-1/2 pounds. The tool's battery charger charges in only 15 minutes. Other features include a 1/2-inch single-sleeve metal chuck, no-load speeds of 0-450 and 0-1,500 rpm, an all-metal gear box, a four-pole motor, and an LED light. 800-462-5482.
  • Four-Piece 18-Volt Cordless Combo Kit
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (2/2/2007)
  • Metabo. The four-piece 18-volt cordless combo kit includes the BSZ 18 drill/driver, which delivers 549 inch-pounds of torque, has 20 torque settings and a drill setting, and offers no-load speeds up to 1,450 rpm. The KSAP 18 6-1/2-inch circ saw cuts and rips lumber up to 2-1/8 inches thick and includes a high-efficiency motor, bevel plate for bevels up to 47 degrees, safety lock switch, and integrated dust extraction port. Finally, the ASE 18 recip saw features the company's Quick blade-changing system, an adjustable shoe, and a two-finger switch, and it delivers 0-2,700 spm. 800-638-2264.
  • Tools & Equipment Review: Launch Time
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (2/1/2007)
  • Throughout the year, the editors of Tools of the Trade magazine see hundreds of products cross their desks. But fall is the season when many manufacturers ramp up their new introductions in time for the Specialty Tools & Fasteners Distributors Association (STAFDA) show and International Builders' Show in February. And this means more cool stuff for us to pass along to you.
  • Hammer Drill features /2 in. keyless chuck.Metabo's New SBE1010 Plus Hammer Drill
  • ebuild (1/31/2007)
  • Metabo Corporation, a leading international manufacturer of professional grade portable electric power tools and abrasives for industrial, construction and welding applications, now offers a new 1/2" hammer drill for increased productivity in a variety of drilling applications. The SBE1010 Plus features a 1/2" Futuro Top keyless chuck, which makes bit changes quick and easy and ensures secure bit clamping.
  • Makita LXT Lithium-Ion is also backed by Makita's new Three-Year Warranty.Makita's New LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 4-Piece Combo Kit Provides More Trade Solutions
  • ebuild (1/31/2007)
  • Makita U.S.A. , Inc., announced the release of its new 4-Pc. 18V LXT Lithium-ion Combo Kit, model LXT402. The new Makita 18V LXT Extreme Lithium-Ion Technology is a breakthrough in cordless technology with more power, less weight and better engineering utilizing LXT Lithium-ion battery technology. Makita's 6-Pc. 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Combo Kit includes a 560 in.lbs. of maximum torque Hammer Driver-Drill, model BHP451; an Impact Driver that produces 1,280 in.lbs. of torque and weighs only 3.3 lbs., model BTD140; a totally "tool-less" Reciprocating Saw, model BJR181; a high illumination Fluorescent/Incandescent Flashlight, model BML184; a 45-minute Optimum Charging System charger; and (2) 3.0Ah Lithium-ion batteries.
  • DeWALT Launches New 1/2" High Performance Hammerdrill with increased power
  • ebuild (1/26/2007)
  • DeWALT, a leading manufacturer of industrial power tools, announced the introduction of a new 1/2" high performance hammerdrill (DW520K). The new hammerdrill is designed to provide professional contractors with increased levels of power in a lightweight package helping users to get the job done faster. The DW520K is built with a powerful 8.2 amp motor providing users with enough power for heavy-duty applications.

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