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  • Litheon 36V Combination Kits
  • REPLACEMENT CONTRACTOR Magazine (2/24/2008)
  • Three new four-piece Litheon 36V Combination Kits feature the Brute-Tough hammer drill/driver, 6½ -inch circular saw, two-speed reciprocating saw, and a flash-light, along with the Bosch-exclusive Flexible Power System. With twice the runtime and five times the battery cycle-life of 18-volt lithium-ion and nickel-cadmium tools on the market, the maker says the tools offer professionals the ability to tackle heavy-duty projects previously impossible with cordless technology. All kits include a one-hour battery charger and a soft tool-bag. 877.267.2499.
  • Combination Miter/Table Saws
  • BUILDER Online (2/24/2008)
  • It's my understanding that combination miter/table saws like the Felisatti NTF 250 RI and NTF 250 RP have been available in Europe for many years, but they haven't found their way to American job sites because their makers figured the cost was too high for the U.S. market. Fortunately, this thinking has changed, and the two saws — which seem perfect for many trim carpentry and hardwood flooring projects — are now available in the U.S. Both can miter and bevel a 2x6, and the attached table saw can rip 2-by stock. The NTF 250 RI costs $845 and the NTF 250 RP (shown) costs $795. 800/626-9012.
  • Cordless Circular Saws
  • REPLACEMENT CONTRACTOR Magazine (2/24/2008)
  • New WSC 7.25-A 36-volt 7½-inch and WSC 6.5-A 24-volt 6½-inch cordless circular saws are designed to handle a variety of applications, including ripping sheets of wood and composite materials, cutting forming boards, trimming and cut-outs, as well as bevel and miter cuts. The WSC 7.25-A runs on a 36-volt lithium-ion battery, making it the highest-capacity cordless circular saw on the market, the maker says. An addition to the Hilti 24-volt platform, the WSC 6.5-A offers a 2¼-inch cutting depth at 90 degrees and is equipped with a sturdy twin-arm rip fence. 800.879.8000.
  • Paslode Cordless Framing NailerCordless Framing Nailer
  • BUILDER Online (2/24/2008)
  • The latest version of Paslode's cordless framing nailer includes a number of user-friendly improvements and additions. The CF-325's redesigned, more aggressive nosepiece allows for toe-nailing at any angle, while re-engineering provides for faster firing. The company has revamped the fuel system, too, with a canister that drops right in with no pre-use snapping, twisting, and aligning required. The fuel system and internal steel O-rings allow the nailer to last five times longer between cleaning than previous models, says the maker. Finally, the company is unveiling a Fuel + Nail Combo Pack System that packages fuel cartridges and RounDrive nails in like-usage amounts (1,000 nails and one fuel cartridge or 3,000 nails and three cartridges). 800-222-6990.
  • Random Orbit Sanders
  • BUILDER Online (2/24/2008)
  • Palm-grip random orbit sander models ROS20VS and ROS10 offer new features and improvements versus previous models. The 2.2-amp tools include the Microfilter System, which traps particles as small as a half micron. The twist-off canister is now translucent for easier viewing of dust level, and its new anti-spillback design keeps dust inside. The tools' integral pad dampening system eliminates swirl marks on the workpiece, the company says, while the pliable microcellular backing pad provides for a smooth, fine finish on flat and contoured surfaces. The HookTight disc attachment system features 35,000 hooks, two times the standard number, with special gripping geometry that makes it hard for dust to get in between the disc and the hooks. The ROS20VS offers variable speed from 7,500 to 12,000 rpm; the ROS10 delivers 12,000 rpm. 877-267-2499.
  • Metabo 18V Lithium-Ion Hammer DrillMetabo Extends Range of Lithium-Ion Cordless Tools with New Lightweight 18V Hammer Drill
  • ebuild (2/21/2008)
  • Metabo Corporation, a leading international manufacturer of professional grade portable electric power tools and abrasives for industrial, construction and welding applications, now offers an 18 V lithium-ion hammer drill, the SBZ 18, that weighs only 4.4 Ibs and provides up to 40% greater performance than cordless tools with traditional rechargeable batteries.
  • DeWalt Model D55672DeWalt Introduces Gas-Wheeled Portable Compressors
  • ebuild (2/20/2008)
  • DEWALT, a leading manufacturer of industrial power tools, announced the launch of its new heavy-duty, gas-wheeled portable compressors (D55672, D55684, D55690, D55695) for residential construction applications. The innovative designs of these units provide professional contractors with increased durability, performance and versatility on residential jobsites. The new compressors are ideal for multiple applications, including framing, roofing, remodeling, deck building and trim carpentry. This launch highlights DEWALT's commitment to the residential end user by providing heavy-duty power tools to meet jobsite demands.
  • DeWalt Model D55171DeWalt Introduces Electric-Wheeled Portable Compressors
  • ebuild (2/20/2008)
  • DEWALT, a leading manufacturer of industrial power tools, announced the launch of its new heavy-duty electric-wheeled portable compressors (D55171, D55371, D55394). DEWALT built these units with a new Sealed Lube or low oil consumption pump technology for increased durability. Additionally, each unit has been designed and factory set with higher max tank PSI to provide users with the surge air power and recovery needed to run more nailers. The compressors are ideal for multiple applications, including framing, roofing, remodeling, deck building and trim carpentry. This launch highlights DEWALT's commitment to the residential end user by providing heavy-duty power tools to meet jobsite demands.
  • Hilti SFH 144-A CPC Hammer Drill/DriverHilti Introduces SFH 144-A Cordless Hammer Drill/Driver
  • ebuild (2/20/2008)
  • With a high power to weight ratio, the SFH 144-A 14-volt CPC Hammer Drill/Driver features Hilti Cordless Power Care (CPC) lithium-ion battery technology to give you the power of an 18-volt with the weight of many 12-volt tools. The SFH 144-A CPC's powerful, high-torque motor provides up to 609 inch-pounds of torque and can deliver up to 34,200 blows per minute in masonry block. This performance is due to the 100 percent all-metal gears, the hammer drill/driver's high-efficiency motor and the drop-resistant glass-fiber reinforced casing which provides protection against the toughest job site conditions.
  • Tool LinkRIDGID Introduces New Versatile RP 330 Pressing Tool
  • ebuild (2/19/2008)
  • RIDGID is introducing the new versatile RIDGID RP 330 pressing tool, adding to its existing line of pressing equipment. Offered in a corded (RP 330-C) or battery (RP 330-B) version, the RIDGID RP 330 is the fastest pressing tool available.

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