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Gear

GEAR: Keen Utility Wenatchee waterproof, insulated work boots

Experience all-day comfort with KEEN’s Wenatchee Insulated work boot, constructed to offer toughness and long life. Composed of a waterproof nubuck leather upper and the KEEN.Dry waterproof membrane, the boot offers breathability combined with protection from the elements. The Wenatchee Insulated boot also has 400g KEEN.Warm insulation, as well as KEEN.Welt construction that offers the […]

January 30, 2013

Gear

GEAR: Lincoln Electric launches All American welding apparel

Welding operators can display patriotic pride with the new All American design of Lincoln Electric’s Red Line welding apparel. The design is featured on three of the company’s Viking auto-darkening helmets – the 3350 Series, which has a 3.74- by 3.34-inch view size, variable 6-13 shade control, four arc sensors and solar power with replaceable […]

January 25, 2013

Gear

GEAR: Striker Magnetic LED Light Mine

The stick-anywhere light isn’t a new concept. But the rough and tumble variety that look more like a futuristic weapon? Those are in shorter supply. Striker’s Magnetic LED Light Mine fits the bill though. This work lamp attaches to a variety of metallic surfaces thanks to 11 neodymium rare Earth magnets. The Lumen Tech wide-angle […]

January 9, 2013

Gear

GEAR: Powerocks Stone3 charges phone, tablet simultaneously

Never be left with a dead battery with the Powerocks Magic Cube and Stone3 portable power bank products, which will be introduced next week at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. Magic Cube and Stone3 are light-weight, portable back-up power chargers for smartphones and tablets, e-readers, MP3 players, GPS devices, LED lights, digital […]

January 2, 2013

Gear

GEAR: Snolo carbon-fiber sleds

Whether it was on a toboggan, an intertube or just a regular old sled, you’ve never been down a snow-covered hill on anything like a Snolo. These sleds aren’t for kids and they have the price tag to match. Built in New Zealand, Snolo’s Stealth-X sled costs $3,000 and is made completely of carbon-fiber. The […]

December 26, 2012

Technology

12 Days of Construction Gifts: rugged smartphone cases

If you take your smartphone to the jobsite, you need to protect it. Keep your iPhone safe from water, dirt, snow or shock with a Lifeproof case. Lifeproof cases are designed to meet or exceed Military Standard 810F-516 (MIL STD 810 F), which protects from relatively infrequent, non-repetitive shocks; and the IP-68 classification of the […]

December 22, 2012

Gear

12 Days of Construction Gifts: Field Notes Expedition notebooks

You need to take notes on the jobsite. For that you need a notebook. But is your notebook as durable as the equipment you use? The limited-time Field Notes Expedition Edition notebooks can withstand the toughest elements of a jobsite. The notebook, filled with dot-grid graph Yupo Synthetic paper, is water- and tear-proof and is […]

December 20, 2012

Gear

12 Days of Construction Gifts: Die-cast equipment models

A die-cast construction model built by Classic Construction Models will fit right in with a collector’s set. You can choose from a variety of equipment models, including cranes, shovels, pipelayers, trucks and trailers from well-known brands like Caterpillar, Kenworth, Rogers and more. The selection includes modern and classic models, like the Caterpillar tractor from the […]

December 20, 2012

Gear

12 Days of Construction Gifts: Carhartt Ketchikan Jacket

Carhartt’s Ketchikan Jacket has a 100-percent cotton canvas, waterproof outer shell with taped and waterproofed seams, a hood, front zipper with storm flap closure, two zippered pockets with storm flaps on the sides, two chest pockets, two interior pockets and a waffle knit lining. The cut is roomy enough that there’s plenty of space for […]

December 19, 2012

Gear

12 Days of Construction Gifts: Wolverine Amphibian work boots

Wolverine’s Amphibian Carbonmax 6 inch EH Waterproof Work Boots feature durable steel toes, rated ASTM F2413-05 M I/75 C/75 EH, to protect your feet from heavy objects. These waterproof boots are made of a lightweight, sturdy, man-made upper and breathable GORE-TEX. The boots feature a rubber lug outsole and a removable full-cushion footbed with mesh […]

December 17, 2012

Gear

12 Days of Construction Gifts: Hilti 18-volt cordless drill

There are definitely cheaper cordless drills out there. But cheap may only get the job done once or twice before it falls apart. Hilti’s SFH 18-A CPC Hammer Drill/Driver is built to last with a Ultramide glass-fiber reinforced tool and battery housing. It offers three speeds, a low 5.7-pound weight and an emphasis on ergonomics. […]

December 13, 2012

Gear

12 Days of Construction Gifts: Carhartt Cotton Ripstop Pants

Carhartt’s Cotton Ripstop Pants are woven with a reinforcing yarn running perpendicular to the main weave of the fabric. If you look closely, the Ripstop threads form small squares. This literally stops rips, and the technique has been used for tents, kites, parachutes and hang gliders for years. The cloth is also doubled in the […]

December 12, 2012