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PocketClock
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/16/2007)
- Exaktime. The PocketClock is designed for workers who visit several jobsites a day. PocketClock runs on a Palm Pilot and tracks worker attendance by recording when a person clocks himself in and out using a personalized PIN. The portable application prompts workers when they clock in to select their current jobsite location and to identify the cost code being performed. All records download at the end of the pay period into the company's TimeSummit PC software. When supervisors clock in, they are provided extra tools. 888-788-8463.
- New Arrivals: Forward Thinking
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/11/2007)
- The best new products, hand-picked by Building Products Magazine staff. Part of the Elements line of bathroom fittings for the home, the Sereno suite achieves a timeless minimalist look to complement today's modern bathroom, according to the manufacturer. The Sereno single-lever lavatory faucet features ceramic control components, aerator, single-hole mount, and metal construction. It is available in polished chrome, Radiance satin nickel, or Radiance polished brass, and operates at 2.2 gallons per minute.
- DeWALT Recalls Portable Generators Due to Electric Shock Hazard
- U.S. Newswire (1/4/2007)
- WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer ProductSafety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced avoluntary recall of the following consumer product. (To accesscolor photos of the following recalled products, see CPSC's Web site athttp:// www.cpsc.gov.)(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/ 20030904/USCSCLOGO) Name of Product: DeWALT DG2900 Portable Generators Units: About 13,000 Manufacturer: DeWALT Industrial Tool Co., of Towson, Md.Description: The recall involves DeWALT DG2900 2900 watt gasoline- poweredgenerators with date codes 200150 through 200635.
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Tools & Equipment Review: Cordless Framing Nailers
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/4/2007)
- For the past 20 years Paslode was the only tool company with a viable gas-powered, cordless framing nailer, and in that time many contractors recognized the value of such a tool: freedom from compressors, generators, and hoses. Paslode no longer is alone, however, with Hitachi, Max USA, and Powers Fasteners recently debuting cordless framers of their own.
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IRWIN's Torsion Screw-Driving Bit Lasts 3X Longer than Other Bits
- ebuild (1/3/2007)
- IRWIN Industrial Tools announces an innovative screw-driving bit with three times the lifespan of standard bits. The IRWIN Torsion bit is a triple threat to existing bits on the market. Superior fit, increased durability and the ability to withstand high torque applications account for the IRWIN Torsion difference. A unique four hit, cold forged manufacturing process enables better fitment into screws with less cam out, and is compatible with all drills and bit holders. This compatibility permits a simple and inexpensive trade-up for users.
- Most Innovative Products
- MASONRY CONSTRUCTION MAGAZINE (1/1/2007)
- Check out the industry's best on the World of Masonry/World of Concrete show floor and then vote for your favorites.
- Battery-Powered Tools
- MASONRY CONSTRUCTION MAGAZINE (1/1/2007)
- New products allow for more work per charge.
- Don't Fall for the Wrong Ladder
- Painting & Wallcovering Contractor (1/1/2007)
- Werner Ladder Company has stepped up to make ladder climbing easier and safer with The Equalizer. The innovative factory- installqd leveling system, promotes the safe use of an extension ladder on uneven ground.In lab testing for strength and durability exceeding all ANSI and OSHA test requirements for extension ladders and levelers.
- World of Masonry Show Preview
- MASONRY CONSTRUCTION MAGAZINE (1/1/2007)
- The expected 70,000-plus contractors traveling to the upcoming World of Masonry/World of Concrete in Las Vegas, Jan. 22 -26, will have the opportunity to check out the products and services of more than 1700 exhibiting companies. Indoor/outdoor booths, specialty product pavilions, several competitive contests, numerous product demonstrations, and many social activities are among the highlights of the 33rd annual show and conference, which is billed as the "industry's largest international event."
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Pick The Right Tool Storage Option For The Job
- ebuild (12/27/2006)
- Jobsite tool theft is a reality on today's jobsites -- and, unfortunately, most contractors have dealt with the impact of theft on the jobsite at some point in time. In the long run, making an investment to properly secure your tools pays off when you don't need to replace tools that were stolen, or experience unnecessary downtime when tools are missing. Having your tools organized and readily available where and when you need them also facilitates efficiency and profitability.
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