CRAFTSMAN, a Stanley Black & Decker brand, announced that is has been awarded three Popular Mechanics 2022 Tool Awards, which represent the year’s best-in-class products in various tool categories. CRAFTSMAN, recognized for hand-tool innovations, has won the best: Allen wrenches: CRAFTSMAN V-Series 8-Piece X-Tract Technology Metric T-Handle Set Wrench set: CRAFTSMAN V-Series SAE Reversible Ratcheting…
These isolated bit holders offer shock protection
Did you know that more than 85% of pros experience shocks on construction job sites? Now contractors can stay protected when working near electricity. This is thanks to Crescent APEX’s patented-isolated technology, the eSHOK-GUARD Magnetic Isolated Bit Holder — 1/4 x3″. A screwdriver bit holder is an accessory that can make driving screws with power…
Hilti and Trackunit partner to advance digital transformation in the construction industry
Hilti and Trackunit have announced a strategic partnership to advance digital transformation in the construction industry. The companies are teaming up to improve asset management while bringing global scale to the tool and equipment connectivity domain. The Hilti Group supplies the worldwide construction and energy industries with technologically advanced products, systems, software, and services. Together…
STANLEY+Techstars Accelerator class of 2022 to focus on electrification
Stanley Black & Decker, currently world’s largest tool company, has announced the companies selected to participate in this year’s STANLEY+Techstars Accelerator. The class of 2022 cohort will focus on technologies that enable the electrification of consumer and industrial tools and products through the implementation of battery technology, advanced and recyclable materials, robotics, consumer appliances, and…
DEWALT’s new Quick-Change Stud and Joist Drill can deliver up to 50% more power
DEWALT, a provider of total job-site solutions, has launched the 20V MAX* XR Brushless 7/16-inch, Quick-Change Stud and Joist Drill with POWER DETECT. Drilling up to 400 7/8-inch holes per charge, this tool is the latest to join the lineup of 20V MAX* products with POWER DETECT technology, which maximizes performance when used with high-capacity…
Knipex’s Pliers Wrench XS offer two tools in one
As its name implies, Knipex‘s Pliers Wrench XS offer pliers and a wrench in a single tool. This tool is compact enough to fit in a pocket and designed for optimum accessibility, even in confined spaces. The Pliers Wrench allows for one-handed fine fastening by pushing for the simplest adjustment to different workpiece sizes. However,…
CRAFTSMAN launches new line of cordless power-tool solutions
CRAFTSMAN, a Stanley Black & Decker brand, has announced a new line of brushless V20* products. The V20* BRUSHLESS RP (Runtime + Performance) line is designed to provide professionals more runtime and better performance by using brushless motor technology, paired with CRAFTSMAN V20* cordless power solutions. “CRAFTSMAN developed the new V20* BRUSHLESS RP line to…
Optimize power and workflow with DEWALT’s 20V MAX brushless stud & joist drill
DEWALT, a provider of complete job-site solutions, released the new 20V MAX* Brushless Compact Stud and Joist Drill with FlexVolt Advantage technology. The DeWalt FlexVolt Advantage provides a significant power boost to these tools. Drilling up to 495 7/8-In. holes per charge, the tool is the latest to join the lineup of 20V MAX* products,…
Milwaukee unveils industry’s lightest cordless threading solution
Milwaukee Tool has set a high standard in the pipe-threading process with the launch of the new M18 FUEL Compact Pipe Threader w/ ONE-KEY — delivering the lightest weight and most controlled threading experience in the industry. A pipe threader is used to cut grooves or threads into the end of a metal pipe, similar…
A new extraction tool that removes stuck or corroded screws
When it comes to extracting a damaged, corroded, or frozen screw, there is no one reliable, go-to tool, so pros have made do with what they had to remove the fastener. Now, there’s a better way, thanks to Crescent Tools Screw Biter Impact Extraction Screwdrivers. Typical screwdrivers fail to provide the torque needed to break…