Posted by blogs@bobvila.com (Dave) on under forbes magazine article, new haven ct, kansas city mo, bost, best cities, orlando fl, aces, cleveland oh, new york city | 
Who says renting is throwing away money? According to this Forbes magazine article, the five best cities where it is better to rent are: 1. Orlando, FL 2. Miami, FLDenver, COMilwaukee, WI (three-way tie) 3. Tucson, AZ And the five worst places to rent: 1. Cleveland, OH 2. Boston, MA 3. Kansas City, MO 4. New York City, NY 5. New Haven, CT Three factors were considered when compiling the data: - Annual change in monthly rent. - Percent increase of new rental construction in ...
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Posted by on under nickel cadmium batteries, ingersoll rand, lithium batteries, nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp, iqv, memory effect, universal charger, tool line, battery voltage, tool bag, cordless tools, power tool, manufacturing facilities, electrics, nicd, battery charger, fla |
The Ingersoll Rand IQv Cordless power tool line has found a serious following among the automotive crowds and many others. These tools are engineered for use in professional shop and manufacturing facilities. The whole system is very intelligently designed with cheaper NiCd and Lithium batteries that work with each voltage of tools, all which share the single charger and flashlight that work with all of them.
The IQv charger automatically detects battery voltage and chemistry and chooses the correct charge algorithm. By reading the battery, the charger can optimize its charge to improve performance and longevity. The chargers renew feature deep cycle restores the battery to like-new condition and calibrates onboard battery electronics. For nickel-cadmium batteries, the renew feature eliminates memory effect, extending the usable battery life up to five times and significantly decreasing the number of replacement batteries over the life of the tool. Previously these tools could only be purchase individually or with a single battery, charger and bag. The new Ingersoll Rand IQv Kit IQv144K however is much more robust. The kit includes the W150 3/8” impact, D550 drill, TL10 flashlight, 2 14.4V lithium ion batteries, BC10 universal charger and an Ingersoll Rand tool bag. Total cost on the kit is $398 which compared to buying the components (even with a W150 kit) would still be over $538. Check out all the Ingersoll Rand air & cordless tools at Ohio Power Tool.
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Posted by on under great stocking stuffer, cordless impact drill, nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp, hammer drill, ps50, multi x, jigsaw blades, impact tool, mail, max line, multimaster, tool line, free battery, sawll, attractive price, best gifts, cordless tools, woodworker, m12, f |
1. PS50 Bosch Multi-X
Oscillating tools are the most popular tool gift for 2008 holidays. Fein owned the market for several years with their MultiMaster but at $300-400 outside of most people’s budget. Bosch’s new cordless Multi-X expands nicely on their 12v Max line up and is available in 2 models :PS50-2A ($179) & PS50-2B ($199).
2. 2420-22 Milwaukee M12 Hackzall
The new Hackzall is a very cool new tool. Basically a mini version of the popular Sawzall reciprocating saw this tool is great for pros and DIY guys alike. The Milwaukee M12 tool line up has been expanded tremendously and there are combo kits and free tool promotions that make the Hackzall very attractive. Price is $179 on Ohio Power Tool.
3. 30063 Seesanke MicroExplorer
Probably outside more people’s gift giving price range at $690 the MicroExplorer is an investment. For pros it’s probably one of the best gifts you could give yourself. The inspection camera can record images and videos along with many other features including digital self-leveling.
4. T308B Bosch Jigsaw
At under $10 per 5 pack these saw blades might make a great stocking stuffer for any woodworker or handyman. Unlike typical jigsaw blades these extra clean cut saw blades leave you wood cuts burr free and practically a finished edge. At only a few cents more per blade who wouldn’t get the T308B jigsaw blades?
5. 2611-24 M18 2 Tool Combo Kit (free battery)
Milwaukee has long been known for some of the best cordless tools in the market. The new M18 hammer drill puts them well above the competition with 650 lb. torque. For a limited time the hammer drill includes the M18 Impact tool for free ($179 value)! To make the deal even better until Dec 31 Milwaukee is giving a free 3rd battery (mail-in rebate) with many of the M18 tools, this kit included. Sale price $349.
6. IQv144K IR Cordless Impact, drill, light (free socket set)
Ingersoll Rand, one of the top brands among mechanics, has been known for their air impact tools for quite some time. IR has proven they can also be one of the top brands for cordless tools. The new 14.4v IQv kit includes 2 batteries, 3/8” impact, drill, charger and LED flash light which will run for hours. Price on the kit is $398, for a limited time that also includes a free 3/8” socket set.
7. 36614-02 Bosch 14.4v Drill (free battery)
Recently Bosch introduced all new 18v and 14.4v lithium tools. These have all been really great performers but the 14.4v Compact Tough drill for $199 has been a real standout light weight drill/driver. These new tools are high quality, made in Switzerland and come with a free 3rd battery (mail-in rebate) until December 31st. If you are looking at light weight compact drills it would be hard to look past this one.
8. DSB5013P Bosch Dare Devil 13 Piece Kit
Another great stocking stuffer are the new DareDevil spade bits. Checkout our YouTube video for details on why these spade bits are so different. Any of the kits would make great gifts for woodworkers, DIYers or anyone who owns a drill. Price for the 13 piece kit with case is only $31.
9. 23578 Ridgid Laser Thermometer
This is one of my favorite new gadgets for the year. Point and shoot for the temperature of any surface. Obviously this is a great tool for plumbing, electrical or HVAC guys but there are all sorts of practical uses for anyone. Just recently I used one to get ready for winter around my house. Point and shoot at all the windows and doors and you will get a great idea where you are losing all your heat. Probably would pay for itself in the first 15 minutes you get it out of the box in December. Price for the IR-100 is $117 at Ohio Power Tool.
10. 6300-01 Dremel Multi-Max
I would say the Dremel Multi-Max is the #1 holiday gift for the tool lover in 2008. The price point is perfect at $99 and it is quickly becoming the most popular oscillating tool in the market. The kit includes the basics to get started but the great part is their accessories are very inexpensive with additional accessories expected in early 2009.
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Posted by on under ft lbs torque, drive sockets, milwaukee tools, stress points, impact tools, impact drivers, cordless tools, v28, m18, fastening, hex, shockwave, screws, torque, nbsp |
It seemed like not too long ago all electric impact tools were square drive and there were few cordless tools even available. Now everything has changed and there are many options including cordless tools all the way up to ¾” square drives with an impressive 525 ft-lbs torque. In addition to square drives for sockets we now also want to use these tools as impact drivers for screws and other fastening applications. This is exactly why Milwaukee has created a full line of Shockwave impact adaptors specifically designed to better handle the high stress points these tools can create. You can easily go from hex to square or square to hex depending on your needs.
Just within Milwaukee Tools there are a wide range of Impact Tools:
M12
2450-22 – ¼” hex – 850 in-lbs - $159
2451-22 – 3/8” Square – 1000 in-lbs - $179
M18
2650-21 – ¼” hex – 1400 in-lbs - $229
2651-22 – 3/8” Square – 2000 in-lbs - $299
2652-22 – ½” Square – 2200 in-lbs - $299
2663-22 – ½” Square – 450 ft-lbs - $379
2664-22 – ¾” Square – 525 ft-lbs - $449 V28
0779-22 – ½” Square – 325 ft-lbs - $473
Corded
9071-20 – ½” Square – 300 ft-lbs - $174
9075-20 – ¾” Square – 380 ft-lbs - $288
It is important to keep a few things in mind when selecting your tool and adaptors. One thing is with the hex impact adaptors you can use up to 1/2" square drive sockets but it will really only be able to get at most 1400 in-lbs (117 ft-lbs) which may be underpowered for many applications. On the other hand with a ½” 2663-22 you have almost 4 times the torque as the 2650-21 and while the adaptor may hold up, it would be extremely easy to break driver bits and strip screws. Just something to think about when thinking about impact adaptors. If you have any questions about Impact tools (air or electric), adaptors, applications or anything else feel free to contact the experts at Ohio Power Tool 800-242-4424 and they will be happy to help you find the right tool for the job.
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Posted by on under chicago pneumatic air tools, pneumatic air tools, nascar fan, carolyn brent, brent weber, ingersoll rand, mike walls, beloved god, susan terry, goodknight, mother patricia, wife teresa, 18v cordless, sters, rsquo, sawll, dugan, cordless tools, power tool, |
Craig P. Dugan, 49, of Columbus, passed away Friday, April 23, 2010 at home after a brief illness. Preceded in death by mother Patricia M. Dugan. Survived by wife, Teresa; father, Patrick; beloved God son, Christian Goodknight; sisters, Susan (Terry) Klimchak, Wendy (Mike) Walls, Carolyn (Brent) Weber; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Member of the St. Michael Church, graduate of Worthington High School, and employed by Ohio Power Tool. Avid NASCAR Fan.
Ohio Power Tool as part of their Annual Tool Sale on Friday, May 21st, 2010 will be setting aside a number of Tools & Accessories with 100% of the proceeds from the sales going to Craig’s family. Items will include Ingersoll Rand & Chicago Pneumatic air tools, Bosch 12V & 18V Cordless tools, Diamond Products 14” concrete saw blades, Milwaukee Sawzall & Impact Accessories among many others. If you are in the area we would encourage you to come by that day and show your support.
A special thanks to Diamond Products from their generous support in this effort, a great company with a wide range of great products.
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