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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

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12 Days of Construction Gifts: Casio G-Shock Aviation watch

Casio’s newest G-Shock watches can do all sorts of things. Their latest one has Bluetooth built in, allowing you to connect to your smartphone and receive notifications. The GWA1000-1A, from Casio’s Aviation series, doesn’t have Bluetooth but we feel it might be a bit more useful on the jobsite. This rugged timepiece is shock absorbent, resisting […]

December 18, 2012

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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

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12 Days of Construction Gifts: Duragear Flexible Screwdriver

The screwdriver is a timeless tool. Unfortunately, fitting these rigid tools into tight spaces and reaching screws at odd angles is a timeless problem. But that’s where Duragear’s Flexible Screwdriver comes in. This $13 tool bends to reach fasteners at angles you’d never dream of reaching with a standard screwdriver. Plus, in those situations where […]

December 16, 2012

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12 Days of Construction Gifts: Clauss SpeedPak Utility Knife

The Clauss SpeedPak Utility Knife is useful for contractors or handy people who don’t change the blades in their utility knives’ blades often enough or would like to change them less frequently. This utility knife allows for quick, easy and safe blade changes with its 3-second quick-change feature. The handle of the knife holds a […]

December 15, 2012

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12 Days of Construction Gifts: 3M Gripping Material Work Gloves

Trying to get a good grip in wet or oily conditions can be frustrating. But 3M Work Gloves made with 3M Gripping Material can improve grip on oily surfaces by 56 percent. The 3M Work Gloves have 3M Gripping Material—which is made of thousands of micro fingers—incorporated into the gloves. When the gloves are used […]

December 14, 2012

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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

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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