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  • REPLACEMENT CONTRACTOR Magazine (5/1/2006)
  • Replacement Contractor Magazine staff picks the best new tools for the job.
  • Making the Cut
  • REMODELING Magazine (4/1/2006)
  • Having set his first tile when we was just 10 years old, Bill Vincent knows the importance of having a dependable tile saw.
  • Pinned Down
  • REMODELING Magazine (4/1/2006)
  • For fine woodworking, the finish carpenters at Troost Bros. use nothing but SENCO's FinishPro 10 Micro Pinner, president Jeff Troost says. The pneumatic nailer weighs just 2.25 pounds and drives 1/2-inch to 1-inch 23-gauge micro pins. According to Troost, the tool is so accurate that upon nailing, "You don't even see the nail. It becomes invisible." That's why his finish carpenters use the nailer for installations of hardwood moldings, custom cabinetry, and kitchen and bath vanity cabinets where it's important to be able to hide the nail. Troost says the FinishPro is also "great for installations of add-ons and appliqués, fine-scrolled appliqués, and decorative moldings that are used to accentuate wood." And because "it's designed specifically for cabinetry and finish work, the nails don't split the wood either," Troost notes.
  • FatMax TLM100 TruLaser Distance Measurer
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (3/21/2006)
  • The FatMax TruLaser distance measurer (TLM100) is the first true laser available for less than $100, the firm says. It measures at a range of 2 feet to 100 feet with an accuracy of + or - 1/4 inch at 100 feet, claims the maker. It includes an area-measuring function, calculator, and memory, eliminating paper calculations. Other features are an ergonomically designed rubberized grip and a 9-volt block battery.
  • Power Platform
  • REMODELING Magazine (2/1/2006)
  • A tool's productivity is often of greater concern than the battery chemistry that drives it, but the Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery platform merits closer consideration.
  • Tools & Equipment Review: New Tools
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/21/2006)
  • Late last fall, members of the tool industry descended on Baltimore for the annual convention and trade show of the Specialty Tools and Fasteners Distributors Association (STAFDA), an organization comprised of manufacturers and distributors of construction and industrial products. The show is a haven for new products and technologies, and the benefits for you and other end users are enormous.
  • Leveling the Field
  • REMODELING Magazine (1/1/2006)
  • Manual leveling gave way to self-leveling, dots led to lines, single beams split into multiple beams, and functionality increased at the same time that lasers became easier to use. So goes the trend that is evident in today's laser levels. But it doesn't stop there. The tools are becoming smaller and even easier to handle.
  • Home Improvement Tools: Jigsaws, Cordless Caulk Guns and Miter Saws
  • eplans (5/26/2005)
  • Planning a home-improvement project? Be sure to arm yourself with the proper equipment. Any seasoned do-it-yourselfer knows the importance of a well-stocked toolbox. Here, we review three of the tools that are most often called into service for household projects: a jigsaw, one of the weekend warrior's most versatile tools; a cordless caulk gun that makes manual caulking obsolete; and a compound miter saw, indispensible for perfectly angled cuts. Read Full Article.
  • New Arrival: Sump Pump
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/1/2005)
  • The TSW sump pump has a self-diagnostic design and water-sensing mechanism to guard against failure and guarantee accurate activation and de-activation functioning, asserts the company. Pump performance is rated at 40 gallons per minute at 10 feet of total dynamic head. This submersible sump pump is available in a variety of systems.

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