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The 2-in-1 Close Quarters AutoFeed Cutter combines the RIDGID Model 118 Close Quarters AutoFeed Cutter with a ratchet handle. The cutter can be used alone or with the ratchet handle, which can be attached to the cutter and operated in ratchet steps as small as 10°. The cutter is designed for use on hard and soft copper, aluminum, brass and plastic tubing with a 1/4-inch to 1 1/3-inch outer cut diameter.

Milwaukee introduces its corded 3/8-in. tradesman drill with all metal jampot gear case and 8-amp motor. Ideal for small diameter drilling and fastening applications, the drill features 0-2,800 rpm variable speed, an all metal keyless chuck and a soft-grip handle. The unit weighs 4.25 lbs. and has an 8-ft. cord.

The new 7-in-1 Twist-a-Nut from Ideal Industries is a screwdriver/nutdriver designed with the professional electrician in mind. A wire connector wrench in the handle reduces hand and finger fatigue and accepts all major twist-on connectors. The handle is interchangeable with Ideal's Conduit Deburring Tool and 6-in-1 Tap Tool.

Arbortech USA has iimproved upon its Allsaw technology with the introduction of the new AS170 Brick & Mortar Saw. New features include a dust resistant motor, iimproved cutting speed and reduced vibration. This tool is designed for mortar and housing repairs, where dry, accurate cutting is a necessity. Contractor accessories include a vacuum attachment for work in sensitive environments and a sharpening disk.

M.K. Morse Company has introduced two combination hole saw kits -- one for electricians and one for plumbers. The electricians' kit includes 15 bimetal and 9 carbide tipped hole saws in a broad range of popular diameters. The carbide tipped hole saws in this kit are designed for fast cuts in abrasive materials. The plumbers' kit includes 13 bimetal and 9 carbide grit hole saws with in-demand diameters for cutting requirements through pipe tap and entrance sizes up to 4 in. All necessary arbors and replacement pilot drills are included with each kit.

Wiha Tools has introduced Compact Stubby Bit Holders, a new line of 6-in-1 bit sets. These pocket-sized tools are just 2.5 in. long and have a soft-grip handle and easy snap cap for quick bit access. Bits are made of premium CRM-72 tool steel and there are five styles to choose from.

The new generation Curve Cutting Steel Blade from Arcus is a 7.25-in. circular saw blade with 38 carbide teeth that cuts curves and circles in steel from a 10-in.-radius and larger using a metal cutting circular saw. Using the New Aluminum Compass Guides with the New Pivot Point for steel with the Arcus® Steel Cutting Blade is recommended for precision cuts that ensure a longer blade life. Plunge cutting can also be accomplished.

The Daylite Tough LED Flashlight Series from Duracell features TrueBeam Optics Technology which uses both a lens and a reflector to project up to 100 percent of the light for a beam 10 times brighter than ordinary LEDs. Offers a battery life five times longer than everyday flashlights and high-grade polymer body construction. Available in flashlight, headlamp and spotlight models.

The new E-Line Saddle Box from Weather Guard offers 10.3 cu. ft. of storage capacity. It's protected from break-ins by a full-length, piano-style hinge. Features designed for contractors include automotive-style latches with a paddle handle mechanism for single-handed opening; a removable tool box with lift-out tote tray; weather seals; and a cover that sits at 90° for full access to the box.

The new ecoAnchor from FallTech is a fall arrest anchor system that uses water-filled neoprene counterweights. Tested and approved for use in a variety of low-slope roof surfaces, the unit weighs less than 17 lbs. when empty. The system requires no holes be drilled into the mounting surface. EcoAnchor can be used as a single point anchor or as a kit for 4-person 75-ft. temporary horizontal lifeline fall arrest anchor system.

FibaFuse mold-resistant drywall tape by Saint-Gobain Technical Fabrics is an alternative to paper tape. It is engineered with a porous, open fiber design that allows drywall compound to flow through and bond with its reinforced glass mat fibers and the underlying drywall. Available in 75-, 250- and 500-foot rolls.

MCR Safety offers ForceFlex hand protection for the concrete sawing and drilling industries. The palms of the gloves feature Zoombang technology, a shear thickening substance that stiffens and locks to a solid state when force is applied. Thermoplastic Rubber (TPR) material provides comprehensive protection for the knuckle and back of the hand. Additional features include a pull cord to ease donning, breathable mesh fabric back, synthetic leather palm and micro terrycloth perspiration band.

Gorilla Epoxy is a new two-part epoxy from The Gorilla Glue Company. It provides high impact resistance and strength and is ideal for multiple surface applications. It offers gap-filling capabilities and bonds to steel, wood, aluminum, ceramic and more. Gorilla Epoxy is light tan when dry, has a 5-minute set time, is water- and solvent-resistant and has a 90-minute drying time.

Jackson Safety recently launched 4 new graphics to its line of Head-Turner hard hats. Jackson's SC-6 Hard Hat with a 4 point ratchet suspension is available in the following designs: Shrapnel, Gunner, Undertaker, FlyBoy, Inferno, HellRaiser and AmericanEagle.

Grabber Construction Products is the authorized distributor of HYDROTRIM, a water-activated drywall outside corner trim alternative to metal and plastic corner bead. Once wet, the product can be adjusted during installation and dries within 5-10 minutes. HYDROTRIM requires less joint compound than paper faced metal corner bean and will not dent. Punch holes in the paper-plastic-paper flaps allow joint compound to further bond the corner to the drywall.

The new jumbo nails can be used in a variety of applications that require extra-strength fasteners: heavy-duty framing, pallets, crating, and dunnage; engineered lumber; exterior decks; landscape timbers and retaining walls; wharfs, docks, and boardwalks; pole barns and timber frames; concrete forms; noise barriers; attaching through roof timbers to sidewalls; and log home construction. The lineup includes 20° and 34° Plastic Strip, 0° Plastic Sheet, and 15° Wire Coil collations that are compatible with most common tools such as Senco, Max, DuoFast, Bostitch, and Paslode brands. Available in many different sizes, finishes, and shank deformations.

Vermont American's King Carbide circular saw blades offer 17 blades for sawing applications such as wood, laminates, non-ferrous metals and plastics, roofing, shingles and nail-embedded wood. King Carbide saw blades are produced with Vermont American's C3 Dyanite carbide and last up to 10 times longer than standard carbide blades, with extra large teeth that can be re-sharpened to extend blade life. The King Carbide series includes blades from 6 1/2-in. to 12-in. diameters to fit most portable and stationary saws including hand-held, miter, table, and radial arm. The 7 1/4-in. blades include a diamond knock-out arbor to fit wormdrive models.

Designed for the worker who combines high tech and hammers, Veto Pro Pac's newest tool bag is also designed to hold a laptop computer and business paperwork. The Model LT-XL is made of ultra-rugged, PVC impregnated, denier body fabric and has a thick, injection-molded polypropylene base. It stands up, and keeps tools within reach, stored in such a way that a craftsman has immediate inventory of every tool available.

Chemique Adhesives now offers a solvent-free polyurethane adhesive geared toward the raised access flooring industry. Polyped1 is a one-part pedestal adhesive that releases no volatile organic compounds (VOCs) during application. It is specifically formulated for the bonding of metal pedestals to concrete when installing raised flooring systems. Floor primers/sealers and further specialist adhesives are also available.

Bosch introduces the PS70 Cordless Metal Shear, featuring a 12-volt lithium-ion battery. Able to cut sheet metals up to 18 gauge thicknesses, the tool is capable of cutting accurate holes as small as 1/2-in. in diameter. The 3-lb., 10-in. tool features adjustable four-sided cutting blades and an easy-to-see battery fuel gauge.

BernzOmatic recently introduced the Quickfire torch, with a compact profile and a high-intensity swirl flame for faster soldering time. Additional features include an adjustable flame control knob, a lock button that keeps the torch lit for finger-free use and an instant on/off trigger ignitor. Also new is the Quick-Connect fuel cylinder, which connects with a quarter turn and fits all torches on the market.

NER Group offers the Raytag All Temp line of multi-use fabrics, meeting the needs of outdoor workers. Two layers of technical fabrics create thermal protection and temperature regulation. Test users who wore garments the in extreme climates, ranging from -20°C to +68°C, reported that they did not feel significant body temperature changes. Raytag products have no chemical additives and are able to avoid bacterial growth.

Boar Blade offers reciprocating saw blades with three different tooth configurations: wood (w/nails) x wood 7 x 7 TPI opposing edges, wood (w/nails) x metal 7 x 10 TPI opposing edges, and metal x metal (fine wood) 10 x 14 TPI opposing edges. All three blade configurations are available in 6-, 8- and 10-in. sizes. The blades offer a rounded tip for plunge cuts

OLFA now offers a line of six high-performance professional scrapers and four replacement blades designed for contractors, builders and industrial users for removing paint, smoothing imperfections, removing material from glass and floors, or preparing surfaces for floor tile, carpeting or roofing. Scrapers are designed for tool-free blade change. Line includes the Multi-Edge ARC Scrapers with a four-edge blade design, Extra Heavy-Duty scrapers with a built-in steel striking hammer tip, and the Multi-Purpose Scrapers with chemical-resistant and high-impact handles.

The SpeedCope heavy-duty jig from Rockler Woodworking and Hardware helps make cope cuts for tight fitting overlapped joints in crown and base molding. SpeedCope mounts securely on bench tops or saw horses and is extremely stable, with built-in clamps to hold work pieces in place. The SpeedCope will accommodate molding up to 7-1/4" wide and adjusts easily for 45º and 90º inside miters, as well as chair molding, panel molding and more.

Reed Manufacturing introduces an easy-to-grip spring-loaded tubing cutter that snaps on to copper tubing for a quick, clean cut. Just turn the cutter in the direction of the arrow and the cut will be complete in seconds. The spring-loaded cutter wheel self-feeds with consistent pressure as the tool is turned around the tubing. Compact c-shape with no handle swing space required means this cutter is great for low clearance areas. Each cutter fits just one popular size of copper tubing and the cutter wheel is replaceable.

Jenny Products introduces four new models of belt-drive cold pressure washers, designed for commercial-duty applications. The pressure washers are powered by 9- or 13-hp Honda GX Series engines and feature a triplex ceramic plunger pump. Available with pressure ratings between 3,000 and 4,000 psi, flow rates vary between 3 and 4 gpm.

The new Striker Carbide Utility Score allows easy scoring and snapping of a variety of materials, including carcinogenic fiber cement siding without creating fiber cement dust. Features include a sharp, v-shaped carbide scoring tip, a crosscut file located along both sides of the hardened steel blade, and a striking cap that acts like a hammer to allow the user to knock out cut pieces and set siding nails to the correct depth.

Warrensville File & Knife introduces its new 2-in-1 Thread Files. Restore damaged thread, both internal and external, for all pipe and fittings or bolts and nuts. Four file types include Bolt Imperial, Bolt Metric, Bolt Extra Course & Extra Fine, and Pipe; each file has eight threads each. Thread files sold individually or as a set, through distribution only.

Gateway Safety's Wheelz goggle is now available with a foam edge for extra comfort and protection. Designed for all-day comfort with a compact, lightweight frame made of a soft, flexible material. Foam edge absorbs perspiration and serves as a comfort cushion. Whirlwind ventilation system minimizes fogging.