Workers who routinely carry two utility knives might appreciate the Bostitch Twin Blade Knife.
What sets the Duck Prybar apart from other testosterone-fueled wrecking bars are the adjustable lifting arms.
Most professional toolbelts are easily configured to fit the needs of the user, but swapping pouches to accommodate changing tasks can be a hassle.
The original drywall rasp was a scrap of metal lath wrapped around a 2x4.
I navigated the first decade of my carpentry career without a lumber rack.
Rather than build frames in place stick by stick, some trimmers assemble door and window casings on the floor and shoot them into place on the wall.
At about one foot long and 3 1/2 pounds, the Jackson Pulverizer demolition hammer is easy to handle with one hand.
The Nail Kicker V20 by Reconnx removes nails from lumber.
According to Diablo, the new Demo Demon 7 1/4-inch circ-saw blade lasts longer in nail-infested and other challenging materials.
When I heard that Senco was introducing a new cordless finish nailer, I was both excited and skeptical — excited because I dislike using hoses, and skeptical because as a long-time user of cordless finish guns I am aware of their shortcomings.
Create a temporary dust-containment wall or 'room' with plastic sheeting using the ZipWall system.
Dustless Technologies' model 16006 HEPA vac meets requirements for the new RRP lead rule, says the manufacturer, and it's affordably priced.
Bosch's latest two-plane laser level has no motorized spinning beams.
Stanley's Bostitch line of heavy-duty construction hand tools offers 2- and 4-foot clamping box beam levels.
I have used or owned most of the metal-connector nailers on the market, so when I heard that Paslode was introducing a new, smaller Positive Placement tool, I was eager to try it.
Jevons Tool 3D Squares are designed to aid in clamping casework corners and other joinery.
The Sumo Stance extension ladder by Little Giant has two adjustable-length legs that slide out to triple the width of the ladder's footprint.
Rather than sliding back and forth on rails, Bosch's new GCM12SD 12-inch miter saw moves on hinges.
SafeTec Platforms makes lightweight aluminum work platforms with integral ladders in a unique scissor-leg design.
Last year I replaced my cellphone with an Apple iPhone, a smartphone that allows me to check my e-mail and go online.
Tramex's MRH III noninvasive moisture meter measures the moisture content of most building materials, including wood, concrete, masonry, plaster, and drywall.
Shape aluminum and vinyl coil stock with the Alum-A-Brake Ultima Plus bending brake.
Cut fiber-cement siding without a cloud of hazardous dust with the FCC4 Guillotine Shear by Malco.
With the MW-CT combo-tool from Midwest Snips, you can switch between settings to alternately punch nail slots and snap locks in vinyl and aluminum siding.
To cut cast-iron pipe cleanly and quickly with a reciprocating saw, it's best to use diamond grit blades, says Lenox.
For situations where you have to operate a recip saw with just one hand — because the other one is holding on to the material or a ladder — Milwaukee's new 18-volt 2625-21 Hackzall may be just the ticket.
Electricians use long, flexible drill bits to make holes in hard-to-reach places — to bore through a row of joists from a ceiling box, for example, while leaving the drywall undisturbed.
Freud's premier 10-inch combination table-saw blade now comes in a thin-kerf model.
As a remodeler who specializes in tile, I work on a lot of kitchens and bathrooms.
When subcompact cordless tools have enough power for the job, they offer a significant size and weight advantage.
Bobcat's M-Series loaders offer greater comfort than previous models, says the maker, with a more spacious cab and better seat suspension, along with improved visibility and noise protection for the operator.
Hilti just introduced its largest electric demolition hammer yet, the TE 3000-AVR.
Ridgid's R92234 combo kit comes with a subcompact drill/driver and a new multi-attachment tool called the JobMax.
This spring DeWalt introduced the DWS535 wormdrive saw.
Full-size 3 1/4-inch hand planers are meant to be guided with both hands for maximum control, but Festool has a compact model designed to be held in one hand, so the other hand can steady the work.
The ModBox storage container is made of seven interlocking panels that can be carried and assembled by a lone contractor without tools — so it can be set up in places other storage boxes can't easily go.
Stackable toolboxes help you carry a lot in one load while keeping parts and tools neatly in their places.
Porter-Cable's 390K 5-inch random orbit sander has a powerful variable-speed brushless motor and delivers consistently fine sanding results.
Finish carpentry is all about making joints quickly and accurately.
If you need to protect your eyes from flying debris but find that most goggles limit your view, check out Sight Shield goggles.
Makita brought a couple of its Japanese-market nailers to the U.S. and paired them up with a new compressor.
Framers and deck builders struggling to position long joists can give themselves an extra hand with Joist Jaws by Grabber.
Exposure to high levels of vibration can lead to serious injuries.
Marking out the 22 1/2-degree cuts needed for three-piece bullnose corner trim can take a bit of trial and error to get accurate results.
Jenny Products' K11HGA-17P-3000W combination compressor and generator is powered by an 11-hp Honda engine with an electric starter.
Heavy-duty tools previously sold under the Stanley FatMax Xtreme name are now being marketed as Stanley Bostitch products.
Grip-Rite teamed up with Rol-Air to build its new wheelbarrow-style air compressors.
My first right-angle drill was a small corded model that other carpenters were always asking to borrow.
Nearly all my remodeling jobs involve some kind of tile, so I'm constantly doing tile layout.
The Mitertite makes miter joints in window and door casing that stay tight over time.
With the DeWalt Contractor Adjustable Aluminum Rack, you can get your hauling done and then drop the top for a sportier look.
Mud-pan shower bases for tile require the drain to be flush with the subfloor.
Make your truck a more versatile hauling rig with an adjustable-height ball mount.
If you would like to equip your crews with moisture meters but balk at the price, take a look at General Tools' MM80G.
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If you would like to equip your crews with moisture meters but balk at the price, take a look at General Tools' MM80G.
The E-Z Driver is a simple but useful drill accessory for fastening deck boards or squeezing screws into awkward spots where you can use only one hand.
We used the Handi Strap harness to lug 5-gallon buckets of drywall compound, and it made the lifting much easier.
Trojan's Wide Body Miter Saw Stand (MS-2008-WB) is made for the biggest sliding compound miter saws.
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Trojan's Wide Body Miter Saw Stand (MS-2008-WB) is made for the biggest sliding compound miter saws.