Archive for April, 2006

Sears Spring/3-Day Craftsman Tool Sale

Saturday, April 29th, 2006

Craftsman ToolsSears is currently advertising the “lowest prices of the season” in their spring sale, which includes a number of Craftsman tools.  Tomorrow is also the last day of Sears’ “3-Day Sale” on Mechanics’ Tool Sets, Compressors, Tool Storage, Cordless Drills, and Bench Power Tools.

Spring Sale Tool Items [Sears]

 

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Home Depot Offers Gift Cards With Power Tool Purchases

Saturday, April 29th, 2006

Home Depot Gift CardFor about a month now Home Depot has been offering commercial customers gift card incentives for larger power tool purchase.  Ranging from $35 for a $199 to $399 purchase to $500 for a $2000+ purchase, this can really make a dent in the purchase of a large tool or a combination of lesser tools.  Though anyone could purchase from Home Depot’s commercial side, they’re now advertising the “sale” to the general public during its last weekend.

So, if you’ve been considering a large power tool purchase from Home Depot, today or tomorrow is probably the time.

Sale Details Page [Home Depot]

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Makita’s New 5008FA Circular Saw w/LED Lights

Thursday, April 20th, 2006

Makita 5008FSFollowing the trend of installing low-voltage, long-lasting LED lighting in everything from glasses to gloves, Makita recently released their new model 5008FA 8-1/4″ Circular Saw with built-in LED lighting.

The corded saw has a 15-AMP motor operating at 5,200 RPM and an electric brake as well as a flat motor housing to keep the saw stable when you place it on its side to swap blades.  But the real addition is the two LEDs that light the line of cut “for increased accuracy.” 

The 5008FA is available now, and street pricing starts around $170.

Watch those fingers while cutting at night…

Press Release [Makita]
Pricing [Froogle]

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Pulling an Engine? $30 Load Leveler $10 Chain or $45 AutoZone “Engine Lift Chain?”

Wednesday, April 19th, 2006

Engine ChainYou have your lift.  You have your engine stand.  Now you’re ready to marry the two together in eternal bliss by actually pulling the engine and mounting it on the stand, thus moving your “project car” one step closer to completion.  But wait!  You need a chain!  Should you really pay $45 for the AutoZone special?

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Bosch Announces Launch of “World’s Smallest, Most Powerful Ultra-Compact Drill/Driver”

Thursday, April 13th, 2006

BoschToday Bosch announced the launch of the PS20 LITHEON 10.8-volt Pocket Driver, which it claims is the “World’s Smallest, Most Powerful Ultra-Compact Drill/Driver.”  Measuring 6″x6.5″, the Pocket Driver is said to fit into a tool belt pouch or back pocket while its Lithium Ion battery system enables it to drive 100 3″ screws on a single charge.  Bosch says its trigger-controlled 0-400 RPM variable speed motor is torquey enough (at over 80 in./lbs.) to drill holes up to 1/2″ in diameter. 

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Monster Garage Builds Milwaukee V28 Li-Ion Powered Dragster

Tuesday, April 11th, 2006

Monster Garage DragsterMonster Garage is very much a hit-or-miss show in our opinion, with hits like the Flying Car and misses like the Crop Circler.  Regardless of the quality of the project, there’s no mistaking the quality of the tools in the well-equipped shop.  This time, though, the tools aren’t just used on the car — they’re used in the car.  In Episode 77: Battery Powered Dragster, they use 384 Milwaukee V28 Li-Ion tool batteries to power their 14.5 sec/95 mph 1962 Chevy Bel Air dragster.

Builders included Milwaukee’s resident battery expert Jon Zick, along with Shawn Lawless (a parade float maker), Rich Rudman (owner of a battery/car charger company), and two fabricators/rod builders, Ron Jenkins and Danny Delamater.

In short: it didn’t get blown up or shot to pieces by Jesse.  For more information check out Milwaukee’s press release (below) or just catch the re-runs.

Press Release  [Milwaukee]

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