2018 was the year, Phoenix was the town, and the annual STAFDA show was the gig for this roving reporter. What’s STAFDA you ask? Why it’s the Specialty Tools And Fasteners Distributors Association, the host of the most powertool-filled event in the country. In fact, it seems that some of the tool manufacturers decided to forego a media event this year in favor of showing off their latest to journalists and influencers at this very trade show.
Well, mission accomplished. Here’s a good sampling of some of the most notable brands and products I saw at the STAFDA show. Read More
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EGO Power Head System – From Down And Dirty To Out On A Limb
When it comes to dealing with Mother Nature, I’ll take all the help I can get. Whether it’s weeds taking over the garden, the lawn creeping over the sidewalk, or out-of-control tree limbs, having the right tool to tame the problem makes the job much faster and easier. Unfortunately, this usually entails purchasing several specialized tools – a string trimmer, an edger, and a pole saw, for example. The EGO folks have come up with a way to provide you with all three – or any combination – and save you some storage space, and some money, in the process. They sent us their EGO Power Head System to evaluate; let’s see if this trifecta of yard-tamers has what it takes to earn a spot in YOUR garage. Read More
