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Gear
Cat takes on Yeti with a rugged, insulated jobsite cooler
Caterpillar has introduced a new rugged cooler that the company says is “a good size for personal use” while being “large enough for a long day on the job.” Produced though a licensing deal with Taiga Coolers and made in the USA, Cat’s 27-quart cooler is designed to withstand the abuse of the jobsite […]
May 22, 2017
Gear
REVIEW: Casio’s Mudmaster GG-1000 a G-Shock watch designed to survive construction, trades work
In the few months I’ve spent with the Mudmaster GG-1000-1A3—one of Casio’s extremely rugged G-Shock watches aimed squarely at folks who work in the construction industry and trades—the thing that stands out most to me is the number of compliments I’ve received while wearing it. It’s my experience that guys don’t typically compliment other guys […]
November 7, 2016
Construction Equipment
QuiqliteX is an LED flashlight that brightens a workspace from your shirt pocket
Headband-mounted flashlights have made every mechanic’s nighttime work go easier, but now there’s another solution with several unique advantages. The QuiqliteX LED pocket light fits neatly in any shirt pocket and serves as a reading light, safety light, beacon or searchlight. Push the light’s button once and a single bulb puts out 20 lumens of […]
August 4, 2016
Construction Equipment
With Tread, Leatherman fits 29 tools on your wrist in a stylish watch or bracelet
Leatherman has been making phenomenal multi-tools and knives for quite some time. And while the quality of tools like the Charge ALX multi-tool is unsurpassed, there’s only one real problem: even though it packs 18 tools, you’ve still got to put it somewhere. It has to spend most of its time in a pocket or […]
May 1, 2015
Safety
Filling up Ergodyne’s Chill-Its work vest with water keeps you cool on the jobsite for up to 3 days
Ergodyne is tackling heat stress prevention with its new dry evaporative cooling vest, the latest addition to the company’s Chill-Its cooling line. Using a dry evaporative technology, the vest is designed to keep workers cool and dry throughout the summer. The vest has an inner lining and an outer shell combined with mesh material on the […]
April 7, 2015
Construction Equipment
Silicone wedding bands keep your hands, fingers (and marriage) safe on the jobsite
This may mean squat to you. Then again it may save a finger, a hand or a life. I’m talking about medical grade, silicone band wedding rings from Qalo. These rings, unlike gold, platinum and other metals are non-conducting and if pulled hard enough will tear apart. That’s a big deal for construction workers, electricians, […]
March 11, 2015
Construction Equipment
GEAR: Snap-On low-profile screwdrivers make quick work of tight spaces
We’ve all been there. Stretching a hand or arm into a tight space that no hand tool was ever meant to go, only to leave with bruised knuckles and the nagging suspicion that the job wasn’t done right. Snap-On’s low-profile screwdrivers seek to help that problem. These flat screwdrivers feature special steel alloy bits that […]
October 15, 2014
Construction Equipment
GEAR: The all-steel and orderly design of the Trusco Deluxe tool box hasn’t needed a change since 1947
In an age of plastic boxes and tool bags made of various composite materials, a steel tool box like the Trusco Deluxe is a reminder of how we got some things right the first time. Beyond its striking blue exterior and timeless design, the Trusco Deluxe will keep your tools and other supplies better protected […]
September 18, 2014
Construction Equipment
The Ziesel, an amazing tracked go-kart/wheelchair/tank hybrid, tackles any jobsite terrain with ease
While the most important pieces of equipment on the jobsite are definitely the machines moving all the dirt, a lot of contractors need a vehicle that allows them to move across that dirt, especially on larger jobsites. The typical solution to that problem is either driving around in your pickup or investing in a UTV. […]
August 21, 2014
Gear
GEAR: Keen Utility’s Braddock work boot is designed to look and feel like a hiking boot
[imagebrowser id=120] Keen Utility continues its approach to providing safety work boots that also appeal to outdoor enthusiasts with an active lifestyle with the Braddock work boot, part of Keen’s new fall line. Assembled in the company’s Portland, Oregon factory, the Braddock has a hybrid design that combines an hiking boot-inspired look with the safety […]
August 12, 2014
Construction Equipment
GEAR: John Deere’s special edition “Midnight Black” Gators are the UTVs Batman would drive
John Deere has launched two special edition Gator Utility vehicles that eschew the typical green paint job for a much more sinister shade. The “Midnight Black” XUV825i and RSX850i Gator UTVs are highlighted by a custom matte black paint scheme with charcoal gray graphics. The vehicles are available now in limited quantities at select dealers. […]
August 8, 2014
Construction Equipment
GEAR: Knapheide Utility Rack for service trucks handles long items such as pipe and conduit
Handle lengthy items not generally suited for service trucks with Knapheide’s Utility Rack, which is useful for pipe, conduit, ladders and more. Featuring square and rectangular steel rube construction, the utility rack has a 1,000-pound rating load and accommodates forklift loading from either side. The rear swing-away and center removable cross sections enable loading taller […]
July 25, 2014
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