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Flexvolt is the industry’s first cordless tool system in which the batteries automatically change voltage when the user switches between tools of varying voltages (20V Max, 60V Max, and 120V Max). According to the company, the system allows jobsites to fully transition from corded to cordless tools.

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Flexvolt is the industry’s first cordless tool system in which the batteries automatically change voltage when the user switches between tools of varying voltages (20V Max, 60V Max, and 120V Max). According to the company, the system allows jobsites to fully transition from corded to cordless tools.

Flexvolt is the industry’s first cordless tool system in which the batteries automatically change voltage when the user switches between tools of varying voltages (20V Max, 60V Max, and 120V Max). According to the company, the system allows jobsites to fully transition from corded to cordless tools.

DEWALT

Flexvolt is the industry’s first cordless tool system in which the batteries automatically change voltage when the user switches between tools of varying voltages (20V Max, 60V Max, and 120V Max). According to the company, the system allows jobsites to fully transition from corded to cordless tools.

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Battery Technology Takes Cordless Tools Into New Territories
Milwaukee Tool M-Spector Flex System
Milwaukee Tool M-Spector Flex System
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Milwaukee Tool M-Spector Flex
This 18-volt work light uses three LEDs to produce 420 lumens. Able to adjust to different angles, it can shine on a specific area or, with a turn of the control dial, provide diffuse light for a larger area. The 6.0-Ah battery offers continuous runtime of more than 13 hours
This 18-volt work light uses three LEDs to produce 420 lumens. Able to adjust to different angles, it can shine on a specific area or, with a turn of the control dial, provide diffuse light for a larger area. The 6.0-Ah battery offers continuous runtime of more than 13 hours
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Bosch Power Tools Work Light
The mix m8 paddle is an entirely new breed of product, the manufacturer says. Because of the “rabbit ear” design, it produces smoother mixes, and offers faster and easier cleanup, the company adds. Ideal for mixing small batches of thin sets, mortars, cement, plaster, and similar materials, the tool has a 22½- or 24-inch shaft and a 7 7/8-inch blade diameter. It’s made from flexible, non-porous plastic
The mix m8 paddle is an entirely new breed of product, the manufacturer says. Because of the “rabbit ear” design, it produces smoother mixes, and offers faster and easier cleanup, the company adds. Ideal for mixing small batches of thin sets, mortars, cement, plaster, and similar materials, the tool has a 22½- or 24-inch shaft and a 7 7/8-inch blade diameter. It’s made from flexible, non-porous plastic
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OX Tools mix m8
A London-based start-up says it has created the world’s first tool that can drill a perfectly square hole into a wall.
A London-based start-up says it has created the world’s first tool that can drill a perfectly square hole into a wall.
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Introducing the World's First Tool That Cuts Square Holes
IQ Tile Saw
IQ Tile Saw
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Introducing the World's First Dry-Cut Tile Saw
Vayyar Imaging WalabotDIY 3D imaging sensor tool
Vayyar Imaging WalabotDIY 3D imaging sensor tool
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A New 3D Imaging Tool That Allows You to See Through Walls
ZipFast reusable panel system creates an airtight dust-containment area as well as privacy for construction workers during renovation projects
ZipFast reusable panel system creates an airtight dust-containment area as well as privacy for construction workers during renovation projects
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Reusable Privacy, Dust Barrier System for Renovation Contractors
Bosch reconditioned tools
Bosch reconditioned tools
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Bosch Launches Website to Sell Reconditioned Power Tools
Bosch Power Tools 18-volt reciprocating power saw for tight spaces
Bosch Power Tools 18-volt reciprocating power saw for tight spaces
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A New 18-Volt Reciprocating Power Saw for Tight Spaces
Cranford, N.J.-based OX Tools has introduced a new tape measure that features a corrosion-resistant stainless steel case with a rugged over-mold.
Cranford, N.J.-based OX Tools has introduced a new tape measure that features a corrosion-resistant stainless steel case with a rugged over-mold.
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OX Tools Debuts New Stainless Steel Tape Measure
The Starlock family of oscillating multi-tools and accessories meet user demand for more aggressive accessories and a larger contact surface. The heavy-duty option in the collection, the GOP40-30 oscillating multi-tool, features a snap-in tool-free accessory attachment, no-touch blade change with auto-ejection, and a 4-amp power with reinforced metal gearing.
The Starlock family of oscillating multi-tools and accessories meet user demand for more aggressive accessories and a larger contact surface. The heavy-duty option in the collection, the GOP40-30 oscillating multi-tool, features a snap-in tool-free accessory attachment, no-touch blade change with auto-ejection, and a 4-amp power with reinforced metal gearing.
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Bosch Power Tools Starlock
The F80 Duotech Oscillation Sonicrafter offers a choice of two oscillating angles—5.0 degrees and 3.4 degrees—so users can choose one for fast, aggressive cuts or another for continuous control. Users may choose to use an end-cut blade to make short work of crosscutting, ripping, or making plunge-cuts in wood and other materials, while they may choose a rigid scraper blade to remove blistered paint and other jobs.
The F80 Duotech Oscillation Sonicrafter offers a choice of two oscillating angles—5.0 degrees and 3.4 degrees—so users can choose one for fast, aggressive cuts or another for continuous control. Users may choose to use an end-cut blade to make short work of crosscutting, ripping, or making plunge-cuts in wood and other materials, while they may choose a rigid scraper blade to remove blistered paint and other jobs.
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Rockwell F80 Oscillation Sonicrafter