Archive for January, 2010

A Good Darn Tool Box – And Voo Doo

Saturday, January 23rd, 2010

The HOMAK Stainless Steel Toolbox gives a moderate price to an item which has bedeviled at least me for years. Needless to say, a toolbox is a necessary component of anyone’s tool arsenal, as it were. What has always troubled me were the inordinate number of plastic tool boxes I have owned which invariably crack or fall apart owing to the rough traffic we supply at the rear of our trucks. Loading and unloading tend to be hazardous as heck to tool boxes everywhere. This Stainless Steel tool box is a bit sturdier and it has another quality which adds a touch more of security – it actually looks expensive. Don’t laugh. Items of importance are always treated better – a truism of the loading and unloading art. Thus, having a tool box which is waterproof, compact, sturdy and good-looking all conspire to make this a true winner in the tool box sweepstakes. The price is actually surprisingly affordable as well. Believe me, the voodoo I describe here actually works.

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DeWalt Safety Glasses

Thursday, January 21st, 2010

These DeWalt Saftey Goggles are a truly state-of-the-art set which provide the eye protection necessary for projects involving construction tools. The fact that they come at a moderate price is also extremely convincing. A built-in ventilation channel provides extra fog control and ventilation, something anyone who wears safety goggles will immediately look for. The cloth head strap is easily adjustable and forms a snug, comfortable fit. The protective sheilds themselves are composed of polycarbonate lenses which also provides solid impact resistance. A clip attachment is afforded, allowing an easy change for the lenses themselves. This is a great protective lens for all sorts of purposes.

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The Cordless Reciprocating Saw – The Sawzall

Wednesday, January 13th, 2010

The Cordless Reciprocating Saw has got to be one of Mankind’s greatest ever inventions. Being a landscaper by trade affords me a somewhat unique perspective on power tools. I am typically – we’re talking 99.99% of the time – outdoors. At times, in fact, we are hundreds of feet from electrical power sources. I find myself in narrow trenches with pipe to cut, sometimes 2 feet below ground. I have a patching kit that can perform the patching process, no sweat. What I don’t have is the room nor the horsepower to cut that hard pipe with a small saw. The roots chip at my skin and the space is agonizingly tight. What do I do? I lay this nice long saw with its blade right on the pipe and I pull a trigger. “Voila!” the pipe is cut. Let me add that the same saw cut those interfering roots as well, on the way down. And this is merely one small way a landscaper – much less a plumber, electrician or carpenter can use what we call the Sawzall. Battery technology has also developed a phenomenal power – these are no longer toys, but real tools in real time that can do nearly what the electrical corded units can do. I never leave home without one of these.

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Bucket Boss Tool Organizer

Sunday, January 10th, 2010

Like everyone, I hate a messy project area. Also, like everyone, I hate walking back and forth to no matter where the tool I forgot is located. The Bucket Boss Tool Organizer is a fabulous solution to both of these problems. Numerous side pockets and a deep inner body, all draped around your typical 5 gallon bucket allow an impressive number of tools and parts to stay within arm’s reach at all times. Running back and forth can be cut into tiny events, owing to a combination of just a bit of pre-planning and a lot of tools and parts. This baby can hold them all. From drills and bits to screws and nails, the bucket organizer really fits a collected person’s needs like a glove. These bucket organizers were originally begun as garden and landscaping aids – owing to the multifarious needs of that trade. But the common sense of this unit appealed quickly to a wider range of trades, from p[plumbing to electrical contractors to carpenters and fixit guys in general. These are a ready and wholesome addition to any tool ensemble.

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90 Piece Drill Bit Assortment

Wednesday, January 6th, 2010

This 90 Piece Drill Bit Assortment is the perfect centralized space for just about any purpose and electric or battery-powered drill could want/ From drilling paddles for wood to masonry and steel drilling bits, to ratchets and Philips and regular screwdriver bits, compete with an extension, this set up is a moderately-priced, but still-total accompaniment for nearly every household or even commercial need. Coring bits for cutting circles into wood are also tossed into a stunning complete collection. I have purchased various of these, myself, in my far more commercial life and I never am without a complete set, much the same as this one. This is a lifetime purchase and at a great price.

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