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- Semi-Automatic Pneumatic Deck Fastener Gun
- ebuild (7/30/2009)
- Users can now attach Tiger Claw hidden deck fasteners for pre-grooved boards using a pneumatic fastener gun. The semi-automatic tool decreases installation time by 50 percent, compared to manually inserting a hidden deck fastener, the company says. The gun drives a Fasco pneumatic screw in like a nail, but it can be removed like a screw. 800-928-4437.
- Caulk Warmer Canvas Bags
- ebuild (7/30/2009)
- Caulk Warmer canvas bags house enclosed heating elements that keep caulk warm in cold temperatures, allowing tubes to be worked easier in temperatures below 50 degrees F. The bag plugs into 120-volt AC or 12-volt DC inverters and requires 50 watts of power. One caulk manufacturer recommended the bags not be used for sealants that are not intended for use below 40 degrees F, such as latex-based sealants. 866-927-6757.
- P2+R2 Combination Drill Bit
- ebuild (7/30/2009)
- With its patented tip geometry, the P2+R2 combination bit works with both Phillips and Robertson (square-drive) screws, eliminating the need to constantly switch bits on the jobsite. High-grade S2M steel construction gives the bits maximum durability and a longer life, the company says. The bits are available as insert bits and also come in 11/2- and 2-inch power bit sizes. 877-267-2499.
The 2009 MVP Awards- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (7/27/2009)
- Each year, the editors of Building Products receive hundreds of new product announcements. But none capture our attention more than the annual collection of entries in the Most Valuable Product Awards. The slate is always packed with interesting wares designed to bring value to contractors while catching clients' eyes.
- Delta Machinery Unveils New Line of Premium Saw Blades
- ebuild (7/21/2009)
- Delta Machinery announced the introduction of a new line of 16 premium full-kerf woodworking saw blades precision-engineered for a variety of applications and materials in today's woodshop.
- Deck Fastener Gun
- BUILDER Online (7/9/2009)
- This new semi-automatic fastener gun makes it easier to install the manufacturer's deck fasteners. Designed for TC-G hidden-deck fasteners for pre-grooved boards, the gun drives collated screws like a nail, but the fasteners can still be removed like a screw. It decreases installation time for the fasteners by about 50 percent. Cost: $279. Tiger Claw. 800-928-4437.
- Makita Adds Variable Speed to New 5-Inch Random Orbit Sander
- ebuild (7/8/2009)
- Makita is proud to announce the release of its new 5-inch Random Orbit Sander (model BO5031K). The new sander features a variable speed control dial (4,000 - 12,000 OPM) and large 1/8-inch random orbit action for fast and smooth sanding, as well as a rubberized palm grip for better control.
- New Bosch Combination Bit Eases Common Jobsite Headache
- ebuild (7/8/2009)
- Anyone who has ever experienced the frustration that comes from tackling projects that use both Phillips and Robertson (square-drive) screws will appreciate the latest innovation from Bosch Power Tool Accessories. Thanks to Bosch's innovative P2R2 Combination Bit, a variety of users - remodelers, electrical contractors, cabinet carpenters, HVAC installers and others - can quit fishing around in their tool pouches for a new driver bit every time they switch to a different type of screw.
- Generac Power Systems Launches New Portable Series
- ebuild (7/7/2009)
- To respond to the growing demand for reliable, standby, portable power, the leader in standby power generation, Generac Power Systems, Inc., Waukesha, Wis., has introduced the new XG Series of portable generators. Compact in design, this new Series is the perfect back-up power solution in the home or on the job-site.
- Caulk Warmer Bags
- ebuild (7/7/2009)
- Caulk Warmer canvas bags house enclosed heating elements that keep caulk warm in cold temperatures, allowing tubes to be worked easier in temperatures below 50 degrees F. The bag plugs into 120-volt AC or 12-volt DC inverters and requires 50 watts of power. The bags should not be used for sealants that are not intended for use below 40 degrees F, such as latex-based sealants. 866-927-6757.
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