Friday, June 23, 2006
Where To Purchase Power Tools
About the Author:Pete Towns is the owner of The Power Tool Place. (http://www.powertoolplace.com). Power Tool Place contains information and resources for people interested in learning more about and buying power tools.Read more articles by: Pete Towns This article is distributed by: www.iSnare.com
Monday, June 19, 2006
Battery-operated power tools - What's Hot - Igo Home Products sells its household tools in drug stores, creating new category, US - Brief Article
The segment is evolving from just a few products made by Cleveland-based Igo Home Products, a designer and manufacturer of houseware tools and accessories. But it could be a gem of a new category that has appeal for men and women and is value-priced enough to generate incremental sales at above-average margins. Igo's offerings include the Kitchen Drawer Power Tools line, which features such items as powered screwdrivers and cordless, battery-operated drills retailing for less than $20.
Igo first found its way into the drug store industry in fourth quarter 2001 when Walgreens featured Igo's Grip & Drive, a battery-operated screwdriver, as a Christmas promotion. That item and a second one, Igo's Grip & Zip Cordless Drill, now are available every day at Walgreens. They also have been featured at Rite Aid, Longs, Eckerd, Kinney, Bartell and London Drugs.
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Thursday, June 15, 2006
Power tools
About the AuthorDakota Caudilla, journalist, and website builder Dakota Caudilla lives in Texas. He is the owner and co-editor of http://really-cool-tools.comon which you will find a longer, more detailed version of this article. Source: ArticleTrader.com
Tuesday, June 06, 2006
An New Innovative Tool for Hanging Drywall
Hanging sheetrock can be back breaking work and almost impossible to do without two people, particularly if hanging sheetrock on the ceiling. Most professional drywall hangers and do-it-yourself homeowners use a drywall jack or a homemade T-bar to hold the drywall in place while they fasten it to the ceilings. However, for the do-it-yourself homeowner renting a drywall jack can be expensive and using a T-bar can take some getting use to. There is now a new alternative. I recently discovered a rather innovative tool for hanging drywall on ceilings and walls. The tool is extremely low cost, simple to use and very effective for holding drywall in place.
The drywall tool goes by the name “FREE HANDS”. It is effectively a support tool for hanging sheetrock on ceilings and eliminates the need for a drywall jack or a T-bar. In addition, the device can also be used for hanging sheetrock on walls. Its simplicity is what makes it so unique.
The FREE HAND drywall tool simply consists of two small brackets that can be quickly secured into ceiling joists or wall studs prior to hanging the drywall. The drywall installer then simply slides the drywall into the FREE HAND tool to support the weight of the drywall while it is being secured with screws or nails. FREE HAND can also be used on walls, by measuring down from the ceiling 48 inches and securing the FREE HAND tool to a wall stud. The sheetrock can then be slid into place up against the wall studs and then fastened with drywall nails or screws.
Though FREE HAND is low tech it is very effective and low cost. The developer and manufacture, Quality Tool, advertise and sell the product on their website.
The next time you plan on hanging sheetrock you may want to consider this alternative for holding drywall. It could save you time, money and maybe even a sore neck and back.
To learn more about FREE HAND visit www.freehand2000.com
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Over the past 20+ years Mark Donovan has been involved with building homes and additions to homes. His projects have included: building a vacation home, building additions and garages on to existing homes, and finishing unfinished homes. For more home improvement information visit http://www.homeadditionplus.com and http://www.homeaddition.blogspot.com
Friday, June 02, 2006
What To Look For In A Good Power Tool
by Robert Goldsmith
Think of your old saw, cutting was tedious, right? And now a power tool comes with a motor. The addition of the motor reduces the work that the operator has to do, and sometimes makes it possible for the operator to do things that are difficult or impossible to do by hand. Common power tools include the drill, various types of saws, the router, the electric sander, and the lathe.Power tools are commonly used around the world, with many applications being found for their labour saving convenience. They have made many a small business possible, either by providing the means for construction and maintenance of a business space or providing the means to provide the service of the business, such as in the case of small contractors, plumbers, repair people and roofers; anyone who Hammers cuts, Drills and Saws for a living.
The modern home benefits from power tools everyday. From the simplicity and benefit of a battery-operated screwdriver for turning those hard to get to screws to the raw power and debris-eating appetite of a hopper, the power tool has made life much easier for the average homeowner.
Quality: The following facts shall be taken into account when considering the quality power tools.
Reliability Manufacturer Power consumption Reputation of the products
Price There are different prices for different Types of power tools used. The prices of some of the power tools are as follows,
Drills - at around $100 Grinders - at around $ 50 Saws - at around $ 100 - $200
Brands: Some of the popular brands of power tools are:
DeWalt is part of the Black & Decker Company, it is a different division, and Dewalt tools are usually good in quality. Delta power tools are usually good quality, but pricey. Makita power tools are usually near the top but not the best performer to last forever. Bosch is also a good brand. Some of the top priced power tools are made by major manufactures like DeWalt. There are also other brands such as Panasonic, Hitachi, Delta etc.
Types: Depending upon the job employed, Variety of power tools are available in the stores, of which some of them are as follows:
Band saw Belt Sander Chainsaw Circular saw Concrete saw Crusher Disc sander Drill Heat gun Jointer Jigsaw Lathe Radial arm saw Random orbital sander Rotary tool (such as Dremel) Sander Table saw Thickness planer Wood router
Safety: The safety precautions to be followed while operating the power tools are as follows:
Do not use a tool in an explosive or flammable atmosphere Inspect the tool before using it to determine that it is clean, and all moving parts operate freely Do not load the tool unless it is to be used immediately Do not leave a loaded tool unattended, especially where it would be available to unauthorized person or children. Never point the tool at anyone. For eye protection wear safety glasses. For ear protection wear earplugs or domes Wear gloves for your hands. There should be a first aid kit in the factory or at the place of work.
About the Author
Robert Is A Freelance Writer For ToughToolz.com. They Specialize In Information About power tools. If You Need To Know What Is The Best Hand And Power Tool on the market, Or Something More Specific Like Delta Power Tools You Can Find Out More Here.
http://www.bestguidetotools.com