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How creative can tool companies get in a slow economy? Very.
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Lightweight siding nailer offers automatic depth adjustment for fiber cement.
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Gas nailer offers convenience of a cordless and power of a pneumatic.
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Circular Saw Reduces Fiber-Cement Dust by 90 percent
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Semi-Automatic Gun Reduces Installation Time for Hidden-Deck Fasteners
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18-volt spiral saw one of the first cordless units on the market
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LithiumTech Drill/Drivers Offer Battery Replacement for Life
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Tool manufacturers are pursuing strategies to counter the housing slowdown.
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Once upon a time, power tools came with a cord and life was good. Then came cordless, and life got better. Today, as more manufacturers adopt and perfect lithium-ion battery technology, tool users can be downright giddy at the prospects.
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New products from Hitachi, Dewalt, Senco and more...
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This month's top shelf products include Lutron wireless dimmers, Desa forced-air propane heaters, and the latest in furniture pulls from MNG Hardware.
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THE U.S. TOOL INDUSTRY SELLS more cordless drills/drivers per year than any other power tool. An extremely useful and versatile product, the cordless driver is likely the most popular piece on the job-site as well. Not content to leave well enough alone, manufacturers have found ways to create specialized versions in the category.
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This month's top shelf products include 960 locknut pliers from Channellock, the Pascal - one of the first electronic faucets for the kitchen, and a cutting-edge, stainless steel tub from diamond spas.
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Plumbing failures and leaks usually happen unexpectedly and can cause severe damage.
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Anything to make work easier and more accurate is always welcome.
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Making cuts in fiberglass insulation requires some skill and a good tool to handle the job.
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The NR90GC gas-powered framing nailer is a cordless alternative to pneumatic versions, the manufacturer says.
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The Ice2O—a 25-cubic-foot, French door, bottom-mount refrigerator—brings together the best attributes of side-by-side and top-mount units.
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The manufacturer says this new nylon roof sheathing clip is a dramatic improvement over steel versions because it is faster and easier to install.