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  • 23-Gauge Pin Nailers
  • TOOLS OF THE TRADE Magazine (7/16/2007)
  • I first discovered 23-gauge pin nailers when I was looking for a way to quickly attach small moldings after I found that 18-gauge brad nails, the standard for attaching small wood trim, would consistently split the material. At the time of my first purchase–about a decade ago–pin nailers shot a maximum 1-inch-length fastener. Back then, I felt this was more than adequate because I only envisioned using the pinner for attaching trim of 1/2 inch or less in thickness. What I did not expect, however, was how many other uses I would find for it.
  • Grip-RiteHot Finds: Palm Nailer / Saw Hood
  • TOOLS OF THE TRADE Magazine (7/16/2007)
  • Grip-Rite says its 16D mini palm nailer offers the performance of a pro tool but in a compact package that's one-third the size and weight of traditional palm nailers. The GRTMP16 drives up to 16D nails up to 3-1/2 inches long at 70–110-psi operating pressure. It features a magnetic nose to hold fasteners in place. – FastCap's ChopShop Saw Hood can keep your cleanup quick and your customers happy. Set up behind your miter saw, the hood eliminates blowing sawdust near your workstation, preventing the room from becoming covered in dust. The unit also can be used as a protective cover when working outside in inclement weather.
  • Cordless Rotary Hammers
  • TOOLS OF THE TRADE Magazine (7/16/2007)
  • As a self-employed contractor in New England for nearly 30 years, I've relied on rotary hammers for as long as I've been in business. As a concrete foundation contractor, I've used them to drill holes for placing rebar into existing foundations to tie into a new pour, and occasionally on new foundations to chisel out a misplaced or forgotten beam pocket or utility chase. These days, with my projects ranging from residential remodeling and new construction to light commercial work, I use them less often but for more varied tasks like drilling for missed anchor bolts, installing deck ledger bolts into foundation walls, chiseling out old concrete firestops, creating holes for conduit, and especially tying new foundations into old.
  • DW703,DeWALT Launches New 10" Compound Miter Saw
  • ebuild (7/12/2007)
  • DeWALT, a leading manufacturer of industrial power tools, today announced the launch of its new 10" compound miter saw (DW713). This new miter saw, which will replace the DW703, is designed with innovative features and patented technologies to provide end users with increased accuracy, capacity, durability, portability and ease of use for both commercial and residential construction workers. Available in September 2007, the DW713 is ideal for trim carpenters, stair builders, installers, woodworkers, deck builders, remodelers, framers, custom builders and general contractors for several applications, including base and crown molding, casing, cabinet installation, wood flooring, deck and furniture building, shelving and stair rail installation.
  • KXT 18V Lithium-Ion Cordless Jig SawMakita's New KXT 18V Lithium-Ion Cordless Jig Saw id the Lightest Pro-Grade Model on the Market
  • ebuild (7/11/2007)
  • Makita U.S.A., Inc., manufacturer of high quality industrial power tools and accessories, is proud to announce the release of its new 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Jig Saw Kit, model BJV180. Powered by a Makita-built DC motor producing 2,600 strokes per minute and designed with a superior power-to-weight ratio, the BJV180 seamlessly combines power with the lightest overall weight in its class.
  • Fastest Circular Saw Blade on the MarketHitachi Power Tools Introduces the VPR Series- the Fastest Circular Saw Blade on the Market
  • ebuild (7/11/2007)
  • Hitachi Power Tools today announced two premium 7-1/4 framing blades as part of the new VPR series in Hitachi's growing accessory program. These circular saw blades are two of the fastest on the market providing effortless cutting and superior performance. The VPR series features a patented proprietary hollow ground tooth design so each tooth acts like a scoop attributing to the extremely fast, yet smoother cleaner cut with less effort from the tool.
  • The IRWIN Marathon with WeldTec Frame More Houses Faster with the New IRWIN Marathon with WeldTec
  • ebuild (7/10/2007)
  • Construction framers now have a new solution to help them frame more houses faster. IRWIN Industrial Tools is introducing the new IRWIN Marathon with WeldTec circular saw blade that touts carbide teeth that are welded to the blade, making it extremely durable. The new IRWIN Marathon with WeldTec features UC2 carbide and E.O.T. (every other tooth) grind technology - providing enhanced cut quality and making it the fastest framing blade ever.
  • A New Standard for Power, Performance and DurabilityHitachi's New 7-1/4" Pro-Grade Circular Saw Featuring IDI Technology
  • ebuild (7/10/2007)
  • Hitachi Power Tools today announced its new 7-1/4" pro-grade circular saw featuring patented Internal Double Insulation (IDI) technology, the C7BMR. Designed with a powerful 15 Amp motor and electric brake for safety, it cuts quickly and smoothly through OSB, 2x4's, LVL, plywood and other typical framing materials. The C7BMR was built to withstand the tough conditions of a jobsite. IDI technology built into the tool housing reduces vibration and wear, extending tool life over 200%. It is the most durable circular saw on the market; ideal for professionals who demand a workhorse of a tool at a competitive value.
  • Made to MeasureMade to Measure - Everywhere Hilti PD 40 and 42 Laser Range Meters
  • ebuild (7/9/2007)
  • Ideal for a variety of measuring applications, the easy-to-use Hilti PD 40 and 42 Laser Range Meters provide accurate, reliable measurements at the press of a button. The first laser range meters available with a pinpoint accuracy of plus/minus 1/25 inch, the PD 40 and 42 can measure distances from two inches to up to 650 feet.
  • New Stanley Proto Crowfoot WrencheNew Stanley Proto Crowfoot Wrenches Have Enhanced Features
  • ebuild (7/6/2007)
  • Stanley Proto has introduced an expanded line of full-polish crowfoot wrenches with new features that make them more versatile than ever, and safer to use. A crowfoot is an open-end wrench head that attaches to the end of a square-drive ratchet extension. Because the crowfoot is attached at a right-angle to the extension, it can reach into spaces too small for arms, or where fasteners are out of sight. Applications include hydraulic line fittings and other hard-to-reach fasteners on aircraft automobiles, and industrial machinery. In some cases, a crowfoot may be the only way to work one those connections without disassembling everything else around it.

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