For as long as we can remember the Ridgid Power Pony 700 ($1400) has been the standard in mobile pipe threading for ½” – 2” pipe. Others have made similar versions but none have come anywhere near the Power Pony for popularity and performance. The one and only drawback that continuously comes up however, in 2019 a tool designed for …
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When it comes to commercial electricians and mechanical contractors working with threaded rod is a part of life, one thing is clear there is a lot of cutting that needs to be made. For an occasional user, no big deal bandsaw or even a grinder will get the job done, although might leave a burr and/or create unwanted sparks. For …
Read MoreWell the Red team is at it again updating their FUEL brushless Hammer Drills for the 3rd time, they say 3rd time is the charm! The 2704-22 generation 2 was a huge leap forward on the power side GEN 1 was 750 in-lbs to 1,200 in-lbs for GEN 2. When we look at the power change GEN 2 to GEN …
Read MoreIf you haven’t already noticed, Ohio Power Tool has launched a giveaway last week entitled with the hashtag #whipyourpackout. Since this giveaway posted, we’ve seen some awesome pictures of Milwaukee PACKOUTS and other ways people stay organized. Pictures and stories keep rolling in! I’ve compiled a few I’ve found on the Ohio Power Tool Facebook page and posted below. Enter to …
Read MoreThe Milwaukee 8” metal saw 6370-21 ($299) changed the game many years ago and made the circular saw tailored for metal cutting the preferred choice for make cutting pipe, conduit, etc. When Milwaukee M18 launched it was not long after the cordless M18 brushed model 2682-22 ($349) was launched in a more compact 5-3/8” design. Fast forward a few years …
Read MoreBack in 1990’s Dewalt owned 50% the professional cordless market which is a staggering thought. To get there they constantly came out with new tools, the deals were aggressive and market became saturated with yellow NiCd batteries. The downside for consumers of any power tool company getting too big is frankly that they get lazy, the deals become less aggressive …
Read MoreOnce upon a time, many moons ago, I spent a summer as a car detailer for a high-end car wash. Just by chance the guy who had done their detailing for several years had quit and without any formal training I was head of detailing first week on the job, literally was detailing a new Porsche on day 1! (just …
Read MoreAs Milwaukee Tool continues to expand its reach in the M18 cordless category tools like the cordless planer are going to be added to the mix. While a cordless planer is never going to be a big seller there are definitely some pros out that can’t wait for this one to launch in October. By going cordless this becomes a …
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