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  • DeWalt Concealer Goggle
  • REMODELING Magazine (11/7/2007)
  • The maker has collaborated with tool manufacturer DeWalt to create the DeWalt Concealer goggle for use during construction, woodworking, sanding, and machinery operation. The goggles meet ANSI Z87.1+ standards and offer 99.9 percent UVA/UVB protection, the maker says. Impact-resistant polycarbonate lenses are available in clear or smoke color. A clip attachment allows for easy lens replacement; a built-in ventilation channel fights fog. The dual-molded rubber edge and the adjustable cloth elastic head strap work together to create a comfortable seal. 877.723.4267.
  • Framing Blades
  • REMODELING Magazine (11/7/2007)
  • Two premium 7¼-inch framing blades are part of the VPR product series. A proprietary hollow-ground tooth design allows each tooth on the blade to act as a scoop. The design helps extend blade life, and lets the blade move faster and smoother with less effort from the tool. Blade model 725213 (shown) features an alternating tooth bevel design for a fast, clean cut, while model 725215 has a U-shaped tooth design, creating a total of 48 cutting points to reduce vibration. 800.829.4752.
  • SF 144-A CPC Drill/DriverHilti SF 144-A CPC Drill/Driver
  • ebuild (11/6/2007)
  • Delivering exceptional power and durability, the new Hilti SF 144-A CPC Drill/Driver provides the highest power to weight ratio in its class with 609 in-lbs of torque. With 100 percent metal gears, the powerful, highly efficient motor delivers long-lasting performance. Additionally, the drop-resistant, glass fiber-reinforced casing can withstand even the toughest jobsite conditions.
  • Crescent BRAND Pro Series Solid Joint PliersCooper Hand Tools Introduces New Line of Crescent BRAND Pro Series Solid Joint Pliers
  • ebuild (11/5/2007)
  • Cooper Hand Tools, a division of Cooper Industries, Ltd., recently announced the introduction of its new Crescent brand line of Pro Series solid joint pliers and cutters. Forged from special alloy steel with joints machined to extremely stringent tolerances, Pro Series solid joint pliers are made for the high demands of professional tool users.
  • Hole Saw KitBosch's New Adapter Nut Allows Universal Quick Change System to Work with Competitor Saw Cups
  • ebuild (11/1/2007)
  • The Bosch Power Tools and Accessories Quick Change Hole Saw System offers users more flexibility than ever before. Bosch's new patent pending adapter nut, which lets users cut with any Bosch hole saw and with almost any other manufacturer's hole saw cups. Users simply attach the adapters to their cups, drill a hole, and pull back on the mandrel to change cup sizes in seconds. The quick change system also eliminates the time-consuming task of digging the plug out from the middle of the cup.
  • Bosch ToolsBosch's New Carbide Hole Saw Makes Quick Work of Tough Materials
  • ebuild (11/1/2007)
  • Bosch Power Tools and Accessories has introduced its new carbide hole saw, the industry's first hole saw specifically designed for the toughest construction materials. The carbide hole saw can easily cut through wood, ceramic tile (floor and wall), brick and cinder block, cement board, fiber cement board, and plastic. The diamond-ground carbide teeth are extraordinarily durable and extremely powerful, for fast removal of materials. The drop-shaped chip clearance slots allow for greater chip and dust removal, resulting in uninterrupted cutting.
  • Lobster ToolsS-B Industries Introduces the Lobster Tools Cordless Rivet Nut Setter
  • ebuild (10/31/2007)
  • SB Industries recently introduced the innovative new Lobster Tools Cordless Rivet Nut Setter, offering industrial manufacturers, automotive repair professionals, HVAC installers, general contractors and more the ability to set rivet nuts anywhere compressed air is not available, from off-line production applications to those that require the freedom of portability.
  • TS8000 Trigger Start High Intensity TorchGet Jobs Done Faster and Easier with the New BernzOmatic TS8000 Trigger Start High Intensity Torch
  • ebuild (10/31/2007)
  • BernzOmatic, a leading global manufacturer of hand-held torches and accessories, introduced a faster, easier way to braze, solder, and heat copper pipe and sheet metal. The new BernzOmatic TS8000 Trigger Start High Intensity Torch is the latest innovation from the experts in fire and heat technology. BernzOmatic transforms the power of the flame into professional quality results with this new, feature-rich torch. The TS8000 is expertly designed to help users finish jobs quicker and easier than ever before.
  • KT Series CompressorsAtlas Copco Introduces Compact, Economical Line of Two-Stage Reciprocating Piston Compressors
  • ebuild (10/31/2007)
  • Atlas Copco Compressors LLC is launching its new of two-stage, reciprocating piston compressors. Small and economical, the KT series of 5-20 hp compressors produces 15.3 to 70.7 ACFM at pressures of up to 175 psig. These units are perfectly suited for intermittent use in workshops and light industrial applications and are available in a variety of configurations: horizontal or vertical tank mounted, duplex horizontal tank mounted, and gas driven tank mounted.
  • SBE610 610-Watt Hammer DrillMetabo's New 610-Watt Hammer Drill
  • ebuild (10/29/2007)
  • Metabo Corporation, a leading international manufacturer of professional grade portable electric power tools and abrasives for industrial, construction and welding applications, has released the new SBE610 hammer drill that features a robust die-cast aluminum gear housing for increased durability, improving the tool's dissipation of heat and increasing its service life.

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