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Oct
05
2007
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Written by Ben Jackson
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Friday, 05 October 2007 |
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Back at AWFS in July, Steel City was attracting quite a bit of attention over their new granite table top table saws.
Now, we've found out that not one, but four different models (35900G,
35905G, 35910G & 35915G) are going to be available very soon.
The ground breaking addition to the Steel City line machines is perfectly flat, will not warp or change. It is not affected by heat, cold or humidity and will not rust like traditional cast iron table tops. The heavy duty stone top helps absorb vibration making the cut smooth and blade alignment accurate. It is also virtually maintenance-free.
As if the granite table top wasn’t an impressive upgrade, Steel City is also
including a Riving Knife as standard equipment on this saw. The entire
assembly travels vertically on ways and includes a quick-change guard.
It is the heaviest and most accurate trunnion system available in the
“hybrid” class of table saws!
The Steel City 10” Riving Knife Cabinet Saw comes equipped with: 1.75 HP or 3 HP, single phase, 230V dual capacitor, TEFC motor with magnetic paddle-type switch, 30” or 50” Industrial T-Square Type Fence System with legs, splitter with guard and two riving knife blades, one 12” granite extension wings (the basic table is 12” wider than standard tables, table board, standard insert, miter gauge, 4” dust port, motor cover, and user instruction manual. The saw also is backed by the Steel City Tool Work’s standard five-year warranty and special 10 year warranty on granite components.
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Oct
04
2007
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Written by Ben Jackson
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Thursday, 04 October 2007 |
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 You read it right, we just received a sample of a new multipurpose glue called "Sticky Ass Glue".
Made in the good old USA and claiming to be "Stubbornly Strong", Sticky Ass Glue can bond wood, metal, stone, fiberglass, plastic, concrete, glass & more. It's 100% waterproof and bonds within a few hours, but the longer you give it, the better it sticks.
Sounds a lot like Gorilla Glue to us, although the name sure is funnier. Kind of reminds me of "craft" hot sauce packaging.
Sticky Ass Glue has a website , but there isn't much information there yet. We're planning on putting it to the test next week. More to come...
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Oct
04
2007
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Written by Jude Herr
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Thursday, 04 October 2007 |
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With all the hootin' and hollerin' about lithium battery power tools, you could probably use a good summary on who has them, which ones are backwards compatible, who sells Lithium battery upgrade kits and how much they cost.
Here's the lowdown on the Top Five Power Tool Brands and their 18v lithium ion battery Systems
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Oct
03
2007
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Written by Ben Jackson
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Wednesday, 03 October 2007 |
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Hobart's new AirForce 250ci Plasma Cutter is one cool machine. Fully self-contained and operating off of normal 110v house current, the 250ci finally makes awesome plasma cutting technology available to DIYers.
Plasma cutters are a high tech tool used for cutting metal that works by blowing incredibly hot plasma in a concentrated stream through a handheld torch head. How 21st Century does that sound? They're basically the "new school" version of a cutting torch, but much faster and more accurate with less mess.
With a plasma cutter, it's surprisingly easy to make very precise cuts in most metals. In the industrial world, sophisticated computer-controlled plasma cutting machines are used extensively in factories that produce metal products. The technology behind plasma cutters has certainly revolutionized the world of metalworking.
The Hobart AirForce 250ci is appealing for a few reasons:
- Integrated air compressor makes it easier to set up, use, and transport-most other plasma cutters requiring an external air compressor.
- Runs on standard 110v house current. Many plasma cutters require 220v
- Accurately cuts through 1/4" steel at 3"/min or 1/8" at 10/min.
- Low Price-Tool King has them for just over $800 , making this one of the most affordable plasma cutters ever
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Oct
02
2007
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Written by Ben Jackson
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Tuesday, 02 October 2007 |
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 Makita also started shipping a new compact four piece LXT lithium ion combo kit, the LCT400W.
This kit includes:
- BDF452HW Driver/drill (Makita's website says BHP452HW, but our kit definitely came with the BDF452HW)
- BTD142HW Impact Driver
- BML185W Halogen Flashlight (why is this not LED yet?)
- BMR100W Jobsite Radio
- Two 1.5AH 18v LXT Compact Batteries
- Optimum Charger
- Soft-sided Carrying Case
We're familiar with the BDF452HW drill (and even made a video about it) and really liked it. The newly revised BMR100W radio now has two aux jacks for easilly connecting your iPod or portable CD player.
We do like the looks of this kit. A lot. Makita's new white and black coloring scheme is awesome and a welcome change from the teal blue they've used for so many years.
Overall, it's a very nice combo kit, particularly if you are constantly switching between a drill and a driver. MSRP is $480.99, but Tool King has the LCT400W combo kit fo only $369.99 . However, for about $250 more, you can get the LXT700 combo kit instead which includes the teal versions of everything this kit has, plus a Reciprocating saw, Circular saw, and grinder.
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Oct
02
2007
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Written by Ben Jackson
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Tuesday, 02 October 2007 |
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 Makita's popular BMR100 Jobsite Radio
has just been updated (slightly)! The new white-colored version
known as the BMR100W is also "MP3 Compatible". What does this mean?
Basically Makita replaced the pointless headphone output jack on the original BMR100 with an 3.5mm aux input jack. Why was the headphone jack pointless? For a jobsite radio, it didn't make much sense to have to lug around a heavy 9 lb radio like this for private headphone listening. If one wanted to listen to headphones at the jobsite, one would have been much better off with an iPod or a portable radio.
Fortunately, Makita realized the pointless-ness of the headphone jack and wisely replaced it with an input jack. Now, you can easily connect your iPod, CD player, or other device with a standard 3.5mm stereo headphone output to the BMR100W with a 3.5mm male-to-male patch cable (available at most discount stores or Radio Shack). Makita also added a second input jack inside the rear battery compartment. With some luck, you may be able to squeeze your iPod and the battery inside this compartment.
Other than the color difference and addition of the input jacks, it's the exact same radio as before. It still can be powered by Makita slide or pod type batteries, and just like before, it will not charge those batteries (why? DeWalt owns the patent on that concept).
The BMR100W available now from ToolKing.com
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Oct
02
2007
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Written by Ben Jackson
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Tuesday, 02 October 2007 |
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DeWalt updated their website today and we found a great picture of the new 18v Nano battery, plus we discovered it's model number is officially the DC9180
Don't you just love the nice angles? It just looks so sleek. DeWalt says the battery weighs 1.5lbs. A current XRP 18v weighs about a pound more.
Also, DeWalt will offer a kit with a new battery and charger called the DC9180C. Pricing is not yet available.
Find out more about both products at DeWalt's Battery page
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Oct
01
2007
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Written by Ben Jackson
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Monday, 01 October 2007 |
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The folks over at ToolSnob.com
got the scoop on a new Compact Lithium Ion 12v drill from Ryobi. It comes out in December and only weighs 1.8lbs. For only $79 including two batteries and a charger, it seems like a pretty good deal and is surprisingly inexpensive for a tool based on Lithium Ion technology. Plus, it even comes in Ryobi's new "Hyper Green" color.
One thing is for sure: Home Depot will sell a TON of these this Christmas. It would be a great gift for anyone who occasionally needs a light-duty drill.
[via ToolSnob.com ]
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