When the Makita 36V circular saw XSH01Z ($219) hit the market it was the first time Makita or any major tool brand had built a 36V tool specifically to run off two of their more popular 18V batteries. Now they’ve gone back and converted all their 36V tools to this platform which we think is a very smart move which …
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Bosch Dial-In Grade Rotary Laser with Anti-Theft Alarm GRL 500 HCK
A few years ago Bosch acquired CST Berger, a top name in rotary lasers adding a team with tremendous skills and knowledge in the laser measuring category. Since that time we’ve seen a number of innovations coming from Bosch/CST in the line and rotary laser categories. The new Bosch GRL 500 HCK ($1299) brings a lot of firsts to the …
Read MoreBosch Grinder Overhaul with 11 Models Announced in 4.5” – 6” Sizes
By May it looks like many of the tried and true Bosch grinders will be getting an upgrade to more power, increased control and the promise of longer tool life. Bosch has been known for many years as having some of the most dependable grinders on the market, but in recent years we have seen many other manufacturers do similar …
Read MoreRockStar Girls Favorite New Tool at WOC13 – Makita 36V Hammer Drill HRH01ZX2
One thing that never seems to fail at the World of Concrete or any show Makita is presenting are the very attractive ladies they bring to inform the public of their latest and greatest products. We already had a chance to see and actually test out the Makita SDS-Plus HRH01ZX2 ($359, Amazon) at the STAFDA show a few months before. …
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World of Concrete ’13 Means Bosch World of Concrete Sale
For the past 39 years the World of Concrete show has been the place to go for professionals as well as tool distributors and OEMs searching to increase their visibility and learn about innovations in the concrete and masonry field. This year’s World of Concrete exhibition from February 4-8 in Las Vegas will certainly be no exception. Over 1,300 exhibiting …
Read MoreUltimate Drilling Machine Core Bore Diamond Products Core Drill
For when you absolutely positively need the best possible option for coring concrete and don’t mind paying for it. This thing is self propelled, self contained (with water), self feeding, hydraulically controlled with an onboard tachometer and can core anything between ½” to 24” at the flick of a switch. Overkill for 99% of core drill users probably but we …
Read MoreWorld of Concrete 2012 Las Vegas, NV – January 24–27
The World of Concrete show is one of the largest annual trade shows that hits Las Vegas each year and it is quite a site to see. Home to some very special events including the SpecMix Brickyard 500 brick laying championships, heavy equipment racing, as well as some amazing talent in the decorative concrete competitions (see WOC 2010 album). We …
Read MoreMakita Power Tools at World of Concrete 2011
We have previously mentioned some of the new products from Bosch & DeWalt at the World of Concrete 2011 but we certainly have not forgotten about Makita Power Tools who showed up with an impressive outdoor set up and several new products. Not to mention all the Rockstar, Motocross, Makita Girl flair we have come to expect. Also check …
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