There are some experiences in life that are so exceedingly rare, so unique, that just being in their presence is cause enough to sit back and enjoy the view. Things like the Green Flash during sunset in the Florida Keys. Seeing a tornado in the distance. When your odometer hits exactly 123,456 miles. The rarest thing, though? A brand-new, clean ladder. Think about it, every ladder you’ve ever used has probably been old and caked in an art project of plaster, paint, glue, sawdust, grease, blood, sweat, and tears (definitely tears, especially if you work on old houses as I do). So, I had the distinct pleasure of ripping the shrink-wrap off of this brand-new Werner LEANSAFE® X3 as soon as I brought it home from the shipping depot – and it was a great experience. Werner graciously sent me this LEANSAFE® X3 LDP7306 6′ fiberglass ladder to try out. I’ve used it for a few weeks and here is my assessment. Read More
Fresh Release – Milwaukee M18 Rivet Tool
Let’s talk connection. No, not like a socially-distant connection over drinks in your buddy’s driveway. Connection…like metal connection. For metals like steel and aluminum, there are three primary connection methods — bolting, welding, and riveting. Each has its advantages and disadvantages. For example, welding and bolting have become the preferred method for connecting pieces of structural metal (think: bridges and building frames). Rivets, on the other hand, are still the best for applications such as sheet metal fastening. Historically, only hand-operated or pneumatic rivet tools have been available. However, with the introduction of the new Milwaukee M18 Rivet Tool 1/4″, cordless convenience is here. That’s what we’re going to learn about in this installment of Tool News Nirvana. For a detailed review of its lighter duty cousin, check out our review of the original Milwaukee M12 Rivet Tool here. Read More
