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Rownd – a New CNC Lathe for Makers
Rownd is a new CNC benchtop lathe with the ambitious goal of opening the door to “machining for everybody.” The Rownd CNC lathe is said to be user-friendly and welcoming even to newcomers to the...
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Milwaukee is Launching a New Cordless Dust Extractor
Milwaukee has a new M18 Fuel cordless dust extractor coming down the pipeline, featuring dual battery power, automatic filter cleaning, and a Packout-compatible top deck. The new Milwaukee 0888-20...
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Dewalt ToughSystem DXL Compatibility
Dewalt recently announced a new ToughSystem DXL system of supersized tool boxes with drawers and a 4-wheel cart, and the number one question has been about compatibility. The Dewalt ToughSystem DXL...
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Bosch Launched a New 12V Cordless Die Grinder on Amazon
Bosch recently launched a new 12V Max cordless die grinder on Amazon, model GWG12V-20S, their first new compact cordless power tool in quite some time. The new Bosch cordless die grinder features a...
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Makita is Launching an XGT 8-Port Battery Charger
Makita USA is launching an XGT 8-port battery charger, model BCC01. A reader tipped me off about the new charger and asked if I would be covering it. Sure! Makita USA did not issue any press...
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New Tekton Wobble Handle – Sounds Funny, Looks Serious
Wobble extensions are like socket extensions, but with a “wobble” tip – a special drive end that allows for slight off-axis rotation of a socket and engagement of a fastener. The new Tekton wobble...
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Ryobi has a Better 18V Tool Battery on the Way
Ryobi announced that they will be launching another 18V 4Ah cordless power tool battery, called “High Performance Edge.” The Ryobi 18V cordless power tool platform currently has an 18V battery and an...
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Snap-on Hypes up USA-Made Locking Pliers, Still no Answers
Snap-on has been hyping up their USA-made locking pliers on social media, giving more credibility to rumors that the company bought liquidated tooling and machinery following the closure of Malco’s...
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Bosch and Sortimo Launched an L-Boxx Battery Box
There’s a new L-Boxx modular tool box from Bosch and Sortimo, called the Battery SafeBOXX. The Battery SafeBoxx was designed to be a safe way to transport and store certain types of rechargeable...
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New Harbor Freight Pliers – a Knipex TwinGrip Copy
Harbor Freight launched new 8-inch Icon adjustable slip-joint pliers that, like the Knipex TwinGrip they encourage you to compare it to, features a fast-adjust push button. The new Harbor Freight Icon...
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Lowe’s Launched a Mysterious Kobalt CNC Router
Why did Lowe’s stores feature an empty box with a picture of a CNC machine equipped with a Kobalt router? I didn’t understand. I visited Lowe’s stores a couple of times over the winter holiday...
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New Makita 18V Brushless Cart with Motorized Lift
Makita launched a new 18V X2 cordless wheelbarrow overseas, and it’s been given a major upgrade – a lifting function. The new Makita cordless wheelbarrow features a brushless motor, 4 wheels,...
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Dewalt has a New Abrasive Blasting Cabinet
A new Dewalt abrasive blasting cabinet, model DXCM009-0370, recently appeared at online retailers. The Dewalt blast cabinet features a hood-style door for easier loading and unloading, adjustable leg...
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Bosch Launched a New Modular FlexiClick Cordless Drill
A new Bosch 18V cordless FlexiClick 5-in-1 drill kit quietly appeared at online retailers this month, model GSR18V-800FCB24. The new Bosch FlexiClick cordless drill appears to be an upgrade to an...
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New Milwaukee Pocket Screwdriver
Milwaukee launched a new 4-in-1 pocket precision screwdriver, model 48-22-2932. It features a dual-length concealable shaft, wire-style pocket clip, and large rotating palm cap. The design is fairly...
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Grizzly Launches 5 New Drill Presses
Grizzly launched 5 new drill presses, which brings their total number up to a whopping 33, with 19 listed as being in stock and ready to ship at the moment. Grizzly is an industrial machinery company,...
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Wiha Launched a New Premium Tool Kit
Wiha announced the launch of a new 194pc premium tool kit in a rolling tool box, model 92100. Wiha’s newsletter announcement describes the set in an unconventional way: It’s here! It’s really here!...
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Makita Launched a New 18V Cordless Woodworking Tool Kit
Makita issued a press release announcing the launch of a new 18V 10-tool cordless power tool combo kit, XT1001SM, aimed at woodworking applications. Makita USA’s product manager said this about the...
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Kobalt has a Weird New LED Headlamp
Lowe’s launched a new Kobalt LED headlamp, and I can’t get over how weird it looks. They took an LED light strip, added a headband, a rechargeable battery, and single button control. The new Kobalt...
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Can Someone Explain Makita’s New AC DC Angle Grinder?
Makita announced a new 5″ paddle switch angle grinder with AC/DC switch, 9558HP, but it’s not exactly what it sounds like. New angle grinder offers high power with low weight and multiple power...
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