I just returned from a couple days of media-event-fun sponsored/hosted by Bosch at their HQ in Mount Prospect Illinois. Several new products were announced and the media had a chance to go hands-on with many Bosch (and competitor) tools. The GLT (Global Leadership Tour) was action-packed, with several highlights that will likely pique the interest of any fan of Bosch tools, or those that might just be Bosch-curious. [click to continue…]
random orbit sander
When it’s time to do some serious sanding, look no further than the Porter Cable 7346 6″ Random Orbit Sander. The PC 7346 feels like a solidly built machine. A grande sized on/off button is easy to find on the top of the unit, yet it’s designed so you’re not likely to accidentally turn it off. The “accidental turn-off” is something I’ve run into a lot on other sanders (and during my early dating career). In relation to power tools, the accidental turn-off usually results in several seconds of confusion while I mentally go through a checklist like this:
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