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
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The Latest Milwaukee String Trimmer – Be King or Queen of the Spring
Even though we’re all currently wallowing our way out of the winter doldrums, it’s never too early to start thinking of spring. Ah, spring – when we no longer have to wear 8 layers to go outside. When the trees release prodigious quantities of allergy-wrecking pollen. When all the snow melts, leading to what Northeasterners refer to as “mud season”. When the grass grows tall once again. With the new Milwaukee String Trimmer, you can at least be prepared for all of the new growth. We’ll learn all about it in this installment of Tool News Nirvana. Read More
