It’s just past back to school time. Or, in the case of this strange year, back to school-via-Zoom time. Normally, parents would be out right about now buying more last-minute school supplies for their kids. Pencils, notebooks, calculators, backpacks, and the like. This year, though, since there won’t be as strong of a need for transporting books to and from school, the need for a traditional backpack might be obviated. It might be a good idea, then, to get the kids a different kind of backpack – one that’s a bit more useful. Something like the PDC01 battery backpack from Makita, which would allow them to maintain your yard when they’re stuck at home. In this installment of Tool News Nirvana, we’ll hear about this new battery system as well as new impact wrenches from Makita, new face coverings and a tiny multi-tool from Milwaukie, and a new pocket knife from Klein. Let’s dive right in! Read More
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Tool News Nirvana – August 14, 2020
Right now, we’re about 12 weeks out from the general election here in the US. While we maintain this website as a mostly non-political place where we can all come together over a shared love of home improvement and tools, we think it’s important to get out and vote. Right about now, the candidates are fine-tuning their platforms – especially the ones that help you work on the ceiling in your living room. Oh, wait. That’s the Adjustable Pro Work Platform from Werner, which will be featured in this installment of Tool News Nirvana. Also, we’ll hear about a new bandsaw from Bosch, a drilling hammer and a prybar from Milwaukee, and some new rechargeable headlamps from Klein. Let’s get to it… Read More
