Just when you thought Li-ion powered tools were all out of surprises, Milwaukee chuckles and says “Hold my [metaphorical] beer”! The new Milwaukee MX FUEL system is bringing battery power to the world of light equipment. No more gas headaches, loud generators, massive air compressors or carbon monoxide concerns. The initial launch line-up includes a 14” cut-off saw, a concrete breaker, a handheld core drill, the 27,000 lumen ROCKET tower light/charger, the CARRY-ON 3600W/1800W power supply and a sewer drum machine with lift assist. Grab your hard hat and safety goggles, ’cause it just got real up in here! Read More
Concrete
Bosch Blue Granite Turbo Hammer Bits Review – Perforating Concrete With Ease
This post is sponsored by The Home Depot. I recently received the Bosch Blue Granite Turbo 5 piece hammer drill bit set to test. Coincidentally, I was on my way to my Brother Phil’s farm, where he was putting a small addition on the farmhouse. I may have mentioned Phil before, he takes on these projects that can best be described as soul crushing, yet always manages to see them through. My temporary amnesia kicks in from time to time and I end up somehow getting involved. In this instance I was glad to jump in as we would need to attach the framing to a couple of concrete piers that had been poured to support the addition. These new Bosch Blue Granite Turbo bits seemed like just the thing to tackle the job. More on that below. Read More
