Dateline; April 1st, 2021. Location; undisclosed COVID-19-safe quarantine zone bunker in Boulder County, Colo.
After participating in another socially-responsible, yet socially lonely online media event that is the new norm, I have something exciting to share. Makita is launching a new series of cordless power tools they call the XGT line. I suspect the name stands for Xtra Good Tools, but I’m waiting for confirmation from Makita’s corporate HQ, so don’t quote me on that. It could mean Xtra Great Tools instead, and boy would I be embarrassed. Read More
The Latest Innovations in Stihl Chainsaws
As an avowed chain saw guy, my visits to the Stihl booth at the 2020 World of Concrete show are among my most exciting. One big highlight of their booth this year was the US introduction of the MS 500i chain saw with electronic fuel injection. Yep, the first modern chain saw without a carburetor. The basic specs for this new saw are 79.2cc, with 6.7 hp/5kw of power, placing it in between the MS 462 and MS 661 in the brand’s lineup of pro forestry saws. But whether you’re into gas chainsaws or electric models, read on for what’s hot and new in the world of Stihl Chainsaws. We’ll even talk about a chainsaw that’s not a chainsaw. Intrigued? Read More