Abstract:
Cool tools, including a lithium screwdriver, gas-actuated pin driver, diamond abrasive blades and a pivot square are all featured.
Publication Date:
Fri, 2007-08-31 19:00
The Latest in Lithium
Sporting a heavy-duty, two-speed gearbox and a 21-position clutch with automatic shut-off, Milwaukee's 0490-22 4-volt lithium ion screwdriver provides a lot of power in a 1.1-lb. package. The tool has a two-position handle, quick-change chuck for one-handed bit changes and a lock-in battery with power gauge. Click here for more information [1]
The Flavor Lasts Longer
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Designed for demanding applications, Vermont American's Diamond Abrasive Blade series of blades feature 14 variations for masonry and tile cutting applications. The tile blades range from 4 to 10 inches in diameter for use with either an angle grinder or a wet saw. The company claims the blades last up to 85 times longer than standard abrasive blades. Click here for more information [2]
No Ordinary Square
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C.H. Hanson's Pivot Square looks like a traditional speed square with a few level vials built-in, but a portion of the square can pivot and stay locked in position like a bevel gauge. The tool also tells the user the degree and roof pitch of the captured angle. Click here for more information [3]
Concrete, Look Out
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Claiming to be the industry's first gas-actuated tool with enough power to fasten 2 by 4s into concrete, the C4-LT Trak-It tool fastens 2 9/16-inch pins via a more powerful charge from the unit's larger combustion chamber and modified valve design. A latched opening on the nose piece enables contractors to remove pin jams without needing to disassemble the handle. Click here for more information [4]
