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  • Power-Welt Abrasion-Resistant Work BootPower-Welt Abrasion-Resistant Work Boot
  • REMODELING Magazine (4/18/2007)
  • Timberland Pro. Featuring abrasion-resistant Ever-Guard leather, the Power-Welt work boot stands up to intense workplace conditions that involve extreme heat, abrasion, oil, and water. Wearers who use their feet and boots as workplace tools for bracing or kicking will find the steel toe cap is not exposed, even after prolonged hard use, the maker says. The boot features the PowerFit comfort system for ergonomic support, and a dual-density polyurethane outsole for cushioned comfort and traction. 800.258.0855.
  • Dickies High-Visibility and Enhanced-Visibility WorkWearHigh-Visibility and Enhanced-Visibility WorkWear
  • REMODELING Magazine (4/18/2007)
  • Dickies. Workers' visibility on the jobsite helps ensure safety for the whole crew. The maker's new line of high-visibility and enhanced-visibility workwear is ideal for workers in high-volume traffic and heavy-equipment jobs in a variety of conditions. All high-visibility products in the line are ANSI certified and include classes 1, 2, 3, and E. The product line includes a wide selection of orange and yellow workwear, knits, and outerwear. Garments feature 3M Scotchlite reflective material, multiuse pockets, moisture-wicking fabric, and a generous fit. 866.411.1501.
  • 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.
  • Heads Up! This is One Useful Light
  • Arizona Daily Star (4/15/2007)
  • Actually, the Black Diamond Gizmo Headlamp is a handy tool for the homeowner. Strap it on while working under the sink to unclog that drain, or in the notoriously dark closet where the heat unit lives. Get the headlamp for $19.95 at Summit Hut, 5045 E. Speedway and 605 E. Wetmore Road.
  • Measure, Then Laser
  • Virginian - Pilot (4/14/2007)
  • Lasers are on everything in the toolbox today.Black & Decker claims to be the first to put a laser on a tape measure. The 25-foot Laser Tape lets you take one measurement, and then project a straight laser line across the full work surface.
  • High Heels Make Lousy Hammers
  • The Sacramento Bee (4/14/2007)
  • Products include Bucket o' Tools and a Dorm Survival tool kit as well as work clothes for women. www.tomboytools.com: Tomboy Tools was started in 2000 and markets to women, particularly with tool parties along the lines of Tupperware and Mary Kay gatherings. www.bejane.com: This Web site dedicated to women do-it-yourselfers includes suggestions on how to express your mood in your home and products like pink toolbelts and hard hats.
  • The Depth and Breadth of Products that will Meet all of your Layout Needs IRWIN STRAIT-LINE announces Extension of Marking Chalk Line
  • ebuild (4/13/2007)
  • IRWIN Industrial Tools announces an extension of the STRAIT-LINE Marking Chalk line to meet the needs of professionals for accuracy and attention to detail. IRWIN STRAIT-LINE has expanded its range of category-leading marking products with the addition of Dust-Off Chalk and Permanent Staining Chalk. Dust-Off Chalk is removable chalk that can be used to mark interior walls and trim and then wiped away cleanly. Permanent Staining Chalk is great for extreme outdoor conditions because it can withstand harsh weather conditions and months of jobsite wear
  • Vaughan V5 HammerVaughan Introduces Revolutionary V5 Hammer
  • ebuild (4/12/2007)
  • The next generation of hammers has arrived from Vaughan and Bushnell, the premier hand tool producer since 1869. The V5, with its patented design, can handle anything from construction to destruction. Not only is Vaughan's V5 an ideal steel handle hammer for traditional framing, but it's also the perfect tool for concrete form work.
  • DeWALT Introduces Quick Change Hole Saw Mandrels
  • ebuild (4/12/2007)
  • DeWALT, a leading manufacturer of industrial power tools and accessories, announced its new line of quick change hole saw mandrels that adapt 9/16" - 1-3/16" hole saws (DW1810) and 1-1/4" - 6" hole saws with either a 3/8" shank (DW1805) or a 7/16" shank (DW1803). The new line of mandrels is ideal for all professional contractors using hole saws, such as plumbers, electricians and general contractors.
  • Smart Soil Tillers Know These Tools Rock
  • Record, The; Bergen County, N.J. (4/12/2007)
  • My father always told me you can't do the job right unless you have the right tool.By the same token, you can't expect one tool to do all jobs properly and safely.HAND FORK/CLAW: Although using it is more work than using the hoe or garden weasel, this tool lets you get down and dirty as you loosen dirt and weeds from your garden.

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