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Klein 160th Anniversary Side Cutting Pliers
Klein recently came out with a new 160th anniversary edition side-cutting pliers, model J2000-9NECLX. They’re a little more expensive than J2000-series Journeyman side cutting pliers (~$47 via...
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Klein Sent us a Video-Playing Press Kit to Promote Their New Heavy Duty Wire...
Every now and then I receive a physical press kit, usually a fact sheet or printed press release, maybe a thumb drive, and they almost always include a tool sample. A press kit draws extra attention...
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Harbor Freight Hercules 20V Cordless Tools
Several people wrote in about a new line of Harbor Freight Hercules cordless power tools. The first person who mentioned them said they looked like Dewalt rip-offs. I do see resemblances in the tools,...
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Empire American Flag Torpedo Level
Empire has come out with a new limited edition 9″ torpedo level with American Flag “hydrographic” color scheme, model EM81.9LE. Because… why not?! And yes, it’s made in the USA. It features a magnetic...
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New Werner 2-in-1 Dual Use Ladders
Werner recently came out with several new 2-in-1 Dual Purpose ladders, which can be used as stepladders or extension ladders. The conversion looks to be quick and easy, and of course space-saving...
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New Milwaukee M18 Rover Magnetic Flood Light
Milwaukee introduced their new M18 Rover magnetic flood light at NPS17. It builds on the strengths of their M12 Rover compact light, featuring a folding and rotating light panel, a larger clamp, and...
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New Bosch 18V Cordless Blower
I spotted a new Bosch 18V cordless blower a few weeks ago, model GBL18V-71. Bosch hasn’t gotten back to me yet about a few questions, but there should be enough to go by for a quick discussion. It’s...
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New Milwaukee M18 Radius Site Light with One-Key
Milwaukee has officially announced their new M18 Radius Site Light, which made a debut at their recent NPS17 new tool media event. I had very little hands-on time with the new M18 Radius Site Light,...
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Crescent Indexing Claw Hammer
Last year, Sears Craftsman came out with a Flex Claw hammer, which featured an indexing claw, for better prying out nails or to-be-demo’ed materials at different angles. Now, Crescent – with Apex Tool...
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Bosch Custom Case System – Modular Drill and Screwdriver Bit Storage
Bosch is coming out with a new Custom Case System, a modular setup for equipping and organizing your drill bits, screwdriver bits, and other such accessories. Right now, the system looks to be limited...
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New Porter Cable Miter Saw Folds Over for Compact Storage
Thanks to a tip by Creighton (thank you!), we learned of a new Porter Cable miter saw (PCXB115MS) that has an unusual feature – the entire top half of the saw folds over to make the saw more compact...
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A New Makita 18V Cordless Pin Nailer (XTP02Z)
It seems that Makita has come out with a new 18V cordless 23 gauge pin nailer, XTP02Z. There’s no indication as to whether it will place their existing cordless pin nailer, but it probably will –...
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New Makita 18V LED Headlamp with Belt Clip Battery Adapter
Makita has come out with a new 18V LED headlamp, model DML800. There are two parts to it – the headband with LED lamp assembly, and a belt-clippable power adapter, attached together via power cord....
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New Irwin Trademark Applications Since Stanley Black & Decker Acquisition
As you might recall, Stanley Black & Decker bought Irwin and Lenox tool brands. That was announced back in 2016. Every so often I search for new trademark filings from my favorite brands....
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Makita 12V Max Cordless Stapler
As discussed in my best new Milwaukee tools from NPS17 post, and my EVERY new Milwaukee tool from NPS17 post, one of the tools I’m anticipating the most is their new M12 cordless stapler. The...
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New Dewalt FlexVolt Cordless Air Compressor!
I think I know what Dewalt’s goal is these days – to compel everyone to buy into their FlexVolt cordless power tool platform – and it might be working. Behold, the new Dewalt 60V Max FlexVolt cordless...
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Dewalt Pocket Laser Distance Measurer, DW030PL, for $20
Dewalt has launched a couple of laser distance measurers recently. I posted about their $50 DW065E 65′ laser distance measurer a few months ago, and perhaps I will post about their new...
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Kirk Wrench – a Reconfigurable Modular Wrench for Tight Spaces
It’s not very often you run across a completely unfamiliar type of hand tool, but that’s what happened when I stopped by the Kirk Wrench booth in the Inventors Spotlight section of the National...
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Milwaukee M12 AirSnake Blows Away Clogs
I don’t envy plumbers. From my limited experience with unclogging drains, I know it’s something I wouldn’t want to do for a living. Say you have a clogged sink drain. You need to remove the trap —...
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New Ryobi Tape Measure – Where’s the Battery, Laser, or Bluetooth Connectivity?
Ryobi has come out with a new compact cordless tape measure, featuring 25′ max range and extremely long runtime. Sorry for teasing, but yes – Ryobi is coming out with a 25′ traditionally designed tape...
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