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New Rockler Vacuum Clamp Pods
Searching for shop vacuum parts, I came across this tangentially related new product from Rockler: Vacuum Clamp Pods. These new vacuum clamps hold your workpiece in place by attaching to a flat spot...
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New Bosch 12V Cordless Brushless Edge Router!
Well, surprise! Overseas, Bosch has announced a new 12V [Max?] brushless cordless edge router. The translation is a little uncertain, but this seems to be an edge cutter. That doesn’t make me any less...
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Bosch Kicks Their 18V Battery Tech up to 7.0Ah and Further
Bosch’s 18V Core 6.3Ah battery pack is pretty powerful. They’ve kicked it up another notch, and are coming out with a 7.0Ah battery pack, at least in Europe. Oh, but that’s not all… Bosch has taken...
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Bosch 12V Brushless Planer
Earlier today I wrote about the new Bosch 12V Max cordless brushless edge router. As some of you noticed, there’s another new tool hiding in the background of the “action” image – a new Bosch 12V Max...
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Skilsaw “Buzzkill” Reciprocating Saw
Skilsaw sent me a rather cryptic email in mid-August, directing me to a teaser video and newsletter sign-up page for a new tool they were coming out with. 10 days later, they announced the new tool,...
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New Makita 18V Sub-Compact Brushless Reciprocating Saw
Makita has introduced one more sub-compact 18V cordless tool – a new brushless reciprocating saw, XRJ07ZB. It will be available as a bare tool, and also as part of a larger sub-compact combo kit,...
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All of the New Dewalt Tools From Their 2017 Media Event
Dewalt held their 2017 media event in the Rehearsal Hall of BridgeStone Arena, in Nashville, TN. Bridgestone Arena is home to the Nashville Predators and was host to the Professional Bull Riding...
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New Makita XDT131 18V Budget Brushless Impact Driver Kit
Another year, another new Makita 18V budget-priced cordless impact driver kit for the holiday season. But this one’s a bit different. There are 3 things that set it apart from last year’s XDT111...
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Stanley FatMax DiamondGrip Pliers
I was not terribly surprised when Stanley FatMax came out with simulated diamond-coated ball hex key sets. The diamond grit part has been done before, and the locking folding hex key design isn’t new...
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Worx Sidekick Work Table
Worx has come out with a new Sidekick portable work table, WX066. The Worx Sidekick work table looks like an adaption (or copy?) of Centipede’s collapsible sawhorse system, which is now available at...
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New Makita 18V X2 Brushless Power-Assisted Dolly and Wheelbarrow
A couple of weeks ago, I toyed with the idea of building a contraption for hauling heavy stuff uphill, with a cordless power tool providing the muscle. My needs were for heavy and bulky boxes that...
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Harbor Freight Looks to Make Serious Push into Pro Tool Market
When I posted about the new line of Harbor Freight Hercules cordless drills and impact driver, I was curious but also skeptical. Prompted by your responses to that post, as well as my growing...
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Porter Cable Cordless Vacuum
Porter Cable has come out with a new 20V Max cordless wet/dry vacuum, PCC795B. It’s said to deliver up to 28 mins of runtime when powered by a 4.0Ah battery, delivers up to 34 CFM of airflow suction,...
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New Stanley Diamond Tip Screwdriver Set
Stanley has a new diamond-tip screwdriver set coming out, model FMHT0-62064. This isn’t their first, but looks to be a significant refresh, with different looking handles than the Stanley Diamond Tip...
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I Just Bought a Makita 18V Brushless Drill KIT for $99
I went to check the price on Makita’s new 18V brushless impact driver kit, and as expected it dropped in price to $99 on Amazon. I have also been keeping an eye on this new Makita 18V brushless...
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Makita 18V Sync Lock Battery Lock-Out Programmer
This odd-looking battery pack accessory is the Makita LXT Sync Lock, BPS01, a battery lock-out programmaer. In their words: If you are concerned about battery theft, Sync Lock is for you. Makita Sync...
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New Hitachi Worm Drive Saw
At a time when brands have started focusing on cordless framing saws, Hitachi has come out with a new 7-1/4″ 15A corded worm drive circular saw. They came out with a new table saw this year, as well...
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New Porter Cable Cordless Sander
Porter Cable has a new 20V Max cordless sander coming out, model PCCW205B. The new 5″ random orbit sander runs at 12,000 OPM, and features a “high performance dust collection system.” A dust...
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New International Tool Integrated Latch SHD Tool Storage
(Sears) Craftsman has come out with several new tool storage products, including new “SHD” tool chests. A few seconds with Google turned up that the same products are being sold under International...
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Bosch 12V Max Brushless Starlock Oscillating Multi-Tool
Hey – a new Bosch 12V Max cordless power tool, and it WILL be available in the USA, as suggested by its Amazon product listing and shipping ETA. The new Bosch GOP12V-28N is a 12V Max brushless...
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