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Construction Equipment

Protect your level with a sturdy, DIY case made from PVC for only $15

Reddit user DrBucket2 recently posted a few photos of his new level case. Saying he doesn’t trust his Empire level with a bag or plastic case, DrBucket took a trip to the hardware store and bought a section of PVC wide enough and long enough for his level. “Empire offers a lifetime warranty on this […]

September 10, 2013

Gear

GEAR: Hilti PS1000-B X-Scan radar detection system finds concealed objects in concrete

Easily find and mark reliable drilling locations with Hilti’s PS 1000-B X-Scan radar detection system, which provides clear 2D images of objects concealed in concrete structures, including rebar, post tension cable, metal and plastic conduits, glass-fiber cables, voids and wood. The compact, all-in-one scanner has quick start-up and produces easy-to-read images within minutes. The objects […]

July 30, 2013

Pickups

Power Wave® S700 Welder

New Welder Ideal For Heavy Equipment    The Power Wave® S700 welder from Lincoln Electric delivers flexible configurations and more welding power for high-duty cycle applications and thicker materials. Recommended for use with 1/16-inch (1.6 mm) and higher welding wire diameters, the multi-process Power Wave S700 can be used in semiautomatic, hard automation or robotic environments, […]

June 20, 2013

Pickups

Spirit® II Plasma Cutting System

Precise Cuts, High Reliablity, Low Operating Cost   The Spirit II Series plasma cutting/marking systems from Burny Kaliburn, a Lincoln Electric feature three amperage options: The 150-amp Spirit II 150 has the ability to pierce most metals up to 1-inch thick, with a maximum capacity of 1.5-inches. The 275-amp Spirit II 275 can pierce most metals […]

June 18, 2013

Gear

Husqvarna updates K 760 power cutter with cooling fan, increased capacity

Husqvarna has announced an update to its K 760 power cutter that boasts several improvements over the last generation. The K 760 is equipped with a cooling fan, has an increased capacity and makes for a  reduction in emissions of 15 percent. The cutter also features a new, lighter blade guard that gives increased balance […]

June 14, 2013

Pickups

Gearwrench Has New Impact Socket

High-Strength Wheel Protector Impact Sockets Are Strong & Last Longer   GearWrench® hand tools from Apex Tool Group, today announced its High-Strength Wheel Protector Impact Socket Set (sku # 84946). The new impact sockets last three times longer than other wheel-protecting thin-wall sockets due to the high-strength reinforcing ring that increases durability and provides added strength. […]

May 20, 2013

Gear

Ram Trucks unveils ProMaster commercial van at Work Truck Show

At the NTEA Work Truck Show in Indianapolis Wednesday, Ram unveiled the 2014 ProMaster commercial van, reports Jason Cannon over at our sister site CCJ. Cannon reports that Ram tapping into its resources at Fiat Professional, one of the largest producers of commercial vehicles in the world. It is the first collaboration between the two companies. […]

March 7, 2013

Gear

Sortimo introduces lightweight, modular van shelving system designed for Bosch tools

Sortimo, in conjunction with Knapheid and Bosch Tools, introduced a new, modular tool storage system design specifically to work with Bosch tools. The companies introduced the SimplEco system at the Work Truck Show today in Indianapolis.  The lightweight, shelving system is designed for use in commercial vans. It is made from a crash-tested, composite material […]

March 7, 2013

Gear

GEAR: Vampliers easily pull problem screws

In what is easily one of the more well-named tools we’ve seen, with a name like Vampliers you know this tool is responsible for some sort of extraction. In fact, this pair of pliers excels at pulling rusty, stripped, damaged, jammed or tamper-proof screws by biting into screw heads with its vertically and horizontally serrated jaws. The serrated jaws […]

March 6, 2013

Gear

Indicator light guides cuts on Hilti DD 160

A power control LED indicator system helps inexperienced users accurately core up to 8 inches in diameter on the new Hilti DD 160 Diamond Coring System. The light turns green if the operator is using the proper amount of pressure during the drilling process. The easy-to-handle system is designed for coring concrete walls and floor decks, […]

February 20, 2013

Gear

Bosch launches RH850VC rotary hammer at World of Concrete

Bosch Power Tools’ newest rotary hammer, the RH850VC 1 7/8-inch SDS-max, delivers 9.3 foot-pounds of impact energy while reducing vibration up to 60 percent when compared with the previous model. The three-level vibration control system includes a longer air cushion between the piston and striker in the hammer mechanism, a tuned mass damper that moves […]

February 12, 2013

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Ram becomes official truck of Bosch Power Tools (WOC 2013)

In an agreement that started at last year’s World of Concrete, Bosch Power Tools and Ram Truck have formed a marketing partnership that will see several forms, including cross promotion of a truck sweepstakes and joint product development. Bosch’s Christian Heine and Ram’s Robert Hegbloom made the announcement. “This helps strengthen both of our brands,” says […]

February 5, 2013