Need an on-the-go Fab Shop quality strut channel cutter you can easily transport around your jobsites and make consistent cuts in 5 seconds or less? What about cutting up to 12-gauge mild steel with minimal sparking and chips? Could you imagine having all of this with burr free with dedicated 1-5/8″ x 1-5/8″ (41 mm x 41 mm) or 1-5/8″ …
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RIDGID RP240 & RP241 Compact Press Tools w/ MEGAPRESS
Two different models, the Ridgid RP240 and RP241. Both of these models have the same capabilities, it’s all just a matter of preference. The RP240 is a pistol grip style (my favorite) and a linear style: Ridgid (Linear) RP241 Press Tool Kit, (1/2″ – 1-1/4″) $1,935 Ridgid (Linear) RP241 Press Tool Kit, (1/2″ – 1″) $1,803 Ridgid (Pistol Grip) RP240 Press …
Read MoreRidgid ProPress 200B In-Line ProPress 43428
The trend over the past several years has been moving more and more towards pressing copper pipe rather than traditional sweating methods. These connections are more secure and there is less room for error/leaks that will cause trouble down the road. We don’t have any exact figures to go on but our feeling from talking with plumbers daily is that …
Read MoreMilwaukee M12 & M18 Cordless Plumbing Press Tools
We are still working our way through all the great new products we had the opportunity to see at the 2012 Milwaukee Media event last month. One of product groups we have not seen much coverage on but should be a big deal for plumbers are the cordless M12 & M18 Press Tools. Copper tubing installation may be down overall with …
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