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Kargo Master Pro II Series Universal Truck Rack
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (7/13/2006)
- The Kargo Master Pro II series universal truck rack, when installed on a pickup truck, helps contractors transport large materials and equipment like lumber, drywall, or ladders. The rack has a 1,700-pound cargo capacity and is available for most pickup trucks, but is designed to work with trucks outfitted with fiberglass or commercial truck caps. The racks have 6-inch extensions for the legs to accommodate truck caps with extra height. 800-343-7486.
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18-Volt Dual Drill with Dual-Head Design and Dual Keyless Chucks
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (7/6/2006)
- The 18-volt dual drill acts as two tools in one with a revolving dual-head design and dual keyless chucks. Users can alternate between drilling and driving by flipping the dual head, so they don't have to carry a second tool, the firm says. The drill uses a nicad battery and has 1,700 milliamps of power. 800-640-6860.
- Stamping Tools
- RESIDENTIAL CONCRETE MAGAZINE (7/1/2006)
- The latest stamping tools.
- Roof Rippers
- REMODELING Magazine (7/1/2006)
- Speaking about roof tear-offs, roofer Pat Green of Columbia, Mo., says, “There's no replacement for plain old hard work.” Power spudders and wheeled tear-off bars are designed for flat, commercial roofs, he explains. “In residential work, there is no secret weapon.” Still, he concedes, good tools help.
- Tools
- REPLACEMENT CONTRACTOR Magazine (7/1/2006)
- Replacement Contractor Magazine staff picks the best new tools. Klein Tools. The Cushion-Grip magnetic-tip nut driver product line has expanded with the introduction of 11 magnetic nut drivers and two new seven-piece sets. The tools feature a doughnut-shaped magnet in the tip, allowing full engagement with the nut. Cushion-Grip handles offer greater torque and comfort. Hex sizes from 3/16 to 1/2 inches and shaft lengths from 1½ to 18 inches are now available. 800.553.4676. www.kleintools.com. (more)
- Tool Storage
- REMODELING Magazine (7/1/2006)
- Remodeling Magazine staff picks the best new tools and tool products. Knaack Mfg. Available in six models constructed of 7-gauge steel, the Storagemaster HD heavy-duty rolling workbench keeps valuable tools safe and secure. The unit's Watchman IV single-lock deadbolt system features a recessed lock housing, inaccessible by bolt cutters, pry bars, or hacksaws. Able to manage a load capacity of 2,700 pounds and a drawer capacity up to 100 pounds, the product features a welded 12-gauge steel shelf. Heavy-duty 6-inch caster wheel sets with brakes are also included. 800.456.7865. www.knaack.com. (more)
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12-inch Sliding Dual-Compound Miter Saw
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (6/28/2006)
- The C12RSH, a new 12-inch sliding dual-compound miter saw, features a compact slide system in which the sliding arm moves along fixed rails, enabling the saw to sit nearly flush against a wall on a bench top without compromising range of movement, claims the firm. A laser marker indicates where the blade will cut on the material. 800-829-4752.
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New Arrivals: Track Mover
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (6/8/2006)
- The Boxer Brute TRX, a track version of the company's small prime mover, has a footprint of 44 inches by 70 inches and an operating capacity of 900 pounds. The machine's 9-by-42-inch rubber tracks are designed for traction and flotation with minimal compaction, says the maker. An operating weight of about 2,450 pounds, with operator, translates to 3.7 psi of ground pressure. 800-476-9673.
- Tools & Equipment Review: Lithium-Ion Batteries
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/18/2006)
- Not surprisingly, most contractors are more concerned with a tool's productivity than the battery that drives it. But an emerging battery technology may cause them to reconsider their battery choices. Powerful, compact lithium-ion (LI) batteries are widely used in consumer electronics such as cell phones and laptop computers, and cordless power tool manufacturers have been interested in them for years. But only recently LI formulations were achieved to support high-amp-drawing power tools. And pros are taking notice.
- High-Tech Tools
- REMODELING Magazine (5/1/2006)
- Remodeling Magazine staff picks the best new high-tech tools.
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