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Construction Equipment

8th Day of Construction Gifts: Bosch FlexiClick 5-in-1 is a compact drill that adapts to the job

Bosch model GSR12V-140FCB22 is a drill that combines quality and gadgetry into one extremely adaptable tool. The FlexiClick 5-in-1, as Bosch calls it, not only fits into tight spaces with its compact, 7 inches tall by 5 inches wide footprint, it also comes with five easy to connect attachments that allow the drill to adapt […]

December 18, 2017

Construction Equipment

Hilti unveils high-efficiency TE 30-A36, TE 6-A36 cordless drills

Hilti has unveiled two new 36-volt cordless hammers. The TE 30-A36 combihammer and TE 6-A36 cordless rotary hammer feature intelligent power management systems and brushless motors for efficiency and long life. Using an electro-pneumatic hammering mechanism, the TE 30-A36 was designed from the ground up for speed in chipping and drilling concrete. The juice comes […]

October 16, 2017

Technology

Hilti’s new DX 5, TE 60 smart tools connect to your phone for tracking use, service and more

Hilti has introduced three power tools equipped with Bluetooth and Near Field Communication (NFC) sensors, allowing users to quickly identify and find resources for each respective tool on smartphones and tablets. The new DX 5 powder-actuated tool and the TE 60-AVR and TE 60-ATC/AVR combihammers all feature Hilti Connect Easy ID. The tools use the […]

September 28, 2017

Safety

Challenges continue as new dust-control rules take effect for construction industry

Construction companies are now required to reduce respirable crystalline silica dust on work sites by 80 percent, on average during an eight-hour shift, following new federal regulations that took effect Sept. 23. While less than a week in effect, the rules face a challenge before the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals as attorneys for the […]

September 27, 2017

Safety

If you’ve got a 5-gallon bucket, you’ve got dust control on Hilti DSH saws

Hilti’s new DSH-P water pump is designed to provide dust control for handheld saws on worksites devoid of a pressurized water source. The new product comes just days before federal crystalline silica dust-reduction rules are scheduled to take effect in the construction industry. The pump comes with a 10-foot hose to place in a water […]

September 21, 2017

Technology

Milwaukee Tick sticks to tools, equipment for quick locating via phone app

Milwaukee Tool’s TICK uses Bluetooth technology and a phone app to help you locate tools and equipment should they ever become lost or stolen. The plastic TICK can be placed on the tool or equipment out of sight by glue, screw, rivet or strap. The tools and equipment can then be tracked through the ONE-KEY […]

July 28, 2017

Gear

Beat the heat in the shop with atomizing Wilton Cold Front 3037 cooling fan

The heat index throughout much of the country right now is well over 100 degrees, and even if they’re under a roof, the temperatures will slow down workers and can put them at risk of heat exhaustion or stroke. You know the drill about hydration and loose clothing, but one of the best investments you […]

July 24, 2017

Construction Equipment

Milwaukee Tool launches full line of silica dust-extraction devices

Milwaukee Tool now offers a full lineup of dust-extraction attachments for rotary hammers, grinders and other tools that will comply with proposed federal silica dust rules scheduled to take effect in September. Anchoring the devices is the company’s 8-Gallon Dust Extractor, which features automatic filter cleaning. The extractor also includes a 99.97-percent efficient HEPA filter […]

July 11, 2017

Gear

Ryobi cooler doubles as a portable air conditioner

The latest brand to jump in on the cooler craze is tool maker Ryobi with a 50-quart model that will not only keep your drinks cold, but cool you off in the process. While it’s not a full stop AC unit, the Ryobi Air Conditioned Cooler acts as a sort of swamp cooler, using an […]

June 9, 2017

Construction Equipment

Dual-mode Makita sander can hog off the rough stuff or polish to a mirror finish

None of the palm-grip random orbit sanders I’ve owned ever truly wowed me. Most professional shops use a DA sander (dual action) running off compressed air for aggressive material removal or metalwork and auto body finishing. Trouble is, you need Godzilla’s own air compressor to feed these hungry beasts and they usually don’t come with […]

June 28, 2016

Construction Equipment

Hilti unveils DSH 700-, 900-X concrete saws with no-choke start

The process of setting the choke to cold-start any portable, gasoline-powered tool is nobody’s favorite activity. So Hilti eliminated manual choke with its new Easy Start technology in the DSH 700-X and DSH 900-X hand-held concrete saws, introduced at World of Concrete. The technology automatically sets the proper amount of choke and eliminates the adjustment […]

February 8, 2016

Construction Equipment

Protect your lungs, skip the cleanup with Hilti’s new dust collection attachment

Nothing good comes from construction dust. It’s bad to breathe, obscures the work and takes additional time to clean up. Hilti is tackling this problem head on with a new Dust Removal System attachment for its popular TE 4-A18 cordless rotary hammer. The attachment is powered by the rotary hammers 18-volt battery, so no separate […]

January 22, 2016