At this year's NHS show I saw number of odd and unusual tools – some of which will be useful to tradesmen.
In June 2013 DeWalt will release its own line of mechanic's tools, which will initially be sold only at Sears.
Pull with all your might but the nut or bolt won't budge? Enter the striking wrench.
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Ronald Walters has two hands. But he wanted a third. So he made one.
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The first time I saw the Domino XL I said to myself, "where was this thing when I was building doors in a millwork shop?"
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Who says you need power tools?
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The doctors didn't think he would survive, and that if he did he’d have extensive brain damage. Fortunately, they were wrong.
In 2008 Nissan released sketches of a radical concept van. I’m not surprised they never built it or that an individual cabinet maker built something similar on his own.
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Why is it so hypnotic to watch wooden gears turn?
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If you are familiar with modular tool organizers, then you know about Systainers.
I recently traveled to DeWalt headquarters in Towson, Maryland, for the annual unveiling of new tools and accessories.
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The manufacturer refers to these tool organizers and as the Click and Go System because of the way they clip together.
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If Ron Paulk's original portable workbench was excellent (and it was), then this new and improved version is beyond excellent.
Don Williams describes searching for a vise that is cool enough to be called Studley-esque.
I stumbled across a picture of this uber-cool Metabo LED light on Facebook and decided to find out more about it.
The solution I settled on was a set of pullout drawers that deliver reach-and-grab accessibility.
If the Liberty Tool Store is not unique and unusual, then I don’t know what is.
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Hate breathing dust? Well here’s a machine that can help solve your problem. And if I heard correctly, it goes up to 11.
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Here’s a quick video I shot of a dual-action sander, which can be set to rotary mode for heavy sanding/grinding and random orbit for finer finishing.
I saw this tool online and immediately ordered one. It was not a choice; I had to have it.