Tools just keep getting better. Power tools are making the most of technology, while hand tools are employing user-friendly ergonomic designs. Here are some of the latest and best.
As a woman in our industry, I share with many of my male colleagues the pleasure of a job well done using power tools.
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Bosch Power Tools is partnering with the software company ToolWatch to prevent tool theft.
Designed with a sleek profile to fit into hard-to-reach work spaces, the Vise-Grip Quick Adjusting Pipe Wrench adjusts with one hand. Its cast aluminum body makes it 40% lighter than standard 14-inch cast iron pipe wrenches.
The Crawford Portable Pegboard tool and parts organizers all mount to a Peg-Board but can also be moved to the jobsite easily. Several organizers are available, including the Multi-Bin Parts Organizer, the Parts Bin, the Wrench Holder, and the Tool & Parts Tray.
Ridgid has introduced its first-ever line of 35 handheld corded, cordless, benchtop, and stationary power tools for contractors and other professionals. "Ridgid was looking to create a best-in-class brand of contractor-grade tools that contractors would want to use on the jobsite," says Bryan...
The 12524-03 24-volt Cordless In-Line Hammer Drill is designed for use in light concrete, wood, and masonry applications and features a dual-mode selector with drill-only and hammer drill operations. The 6917DWDE 12V 3/8-inch Drive Cordless Impact Wrench features a compact design -- measuring 65/8...
Ergonomics in the hand and power tool industry is the applied science of designing and adapting tools to accommodate the physical needs or capabilities of the user. The results of all these tests will be a Hand Tool Ergonomic Data Sheet defining the ergonomic strengths and weaknesses of a...
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The LaserMark MP5 offers plumb, level, and square calculations instantly up to 100 feet. The DW077 fully automatic self-leveling cordless rotary laser features an out-of-level shut-off feature, an easy-to-use control panel, one-button leveling, and a wireless remote control.