Channellock has launched its new SpeedGrip V-Jaw Tongue & Groove Pliers for professionals. The new pliers feature self-gripping v-jaws. The 10-inch 432X with 15 adjustments and 12-inch 442X with 12 adjustments also include: 100% forged high-carbon U.S. steel for ultimate strength and rust prevention A solid alloy steel fastener for maximum durability A Safe-T-Stop feature…
Festool launches limited edition cordless driver combo kits
Festool, a manufacturer of innovative, precision-engineered, and durable power tool solutions, announced a new range of offerings designed to provide users with greater versatility and convenience. Available beginning November 14, 2023, three limited edition cordless combo kits offer professional tradespeople innovation, performance, and quality for any task. “Our limited edition Cordless Combo Kits epitomize the…
BORA Tool offers new Forstner drill bit line
BORA Tool, a manufacturer of tools and woodworking accessories, announces a new Forstner bit drilling line, manufactured by FISCH Tools. The new BORA Tool Tempest Forstner Bit line offers a precision ground-cutting edge and a small center point for easy registration. The bit ensures accurate, clean, and efficient drilling. Forged from high-speed steel in Austria,…
CRAFTSMAN introduces new OVERDRIVE automotive mechanics tool sets
CRAFTSMAN, a master of mechanics since 1927, has announced OVERDRIVE mechanics tools — an innovative new line of sockets, wrenches, and ratchets designed to provide access in confined spaces and rounded bolt removal for common automotive and maintenance tasks. Backed by a full lifetime warranty, the new tools offer a sleek corrosion-resistant gunmetal chrome finish,…
Channellock releases new professional locking pliers
Inspired by the needs of hardworking trades professionals, Channellock has released its new Professional Locking Pliers. All of the 13 available locking pliers feature: Forged steel jaws for maximum strength and durability An epoxy resin coating for ultimate rust and spatter resistance A one-handed extended-release lever to prevent finger pinch and allow for one-handed use…
DEWALT Trades Scholarship applications now open
DEWALT, a Stanley Black & Decker brand and leader, is accepting applications for the 2024 DEWALT Trades Scholarship. Now in its fifth year, the DEWALT Trades Scholarship provides financial assistance to those pursuing a trade degree or certificate at a two-year college or vocational-technical school. This year, the program will award $200,000 in scholarships to 40…
CRAFTSMAN adds to its cordless tools with new drill and ratchet
Stanley Black & Decker’s iconic CRAFTSMAN brand announced a couple of new additions to its V20* cordless system that help users seamlessly tackle a variety of to-dos all on one battery platform. The latest CRAFTSMAN V20* offerings include a right-angle drill and a 1/4-inch ratchet. The V20* 3/8″ Cordless Right-angle Drill provides the power necessary for a…
Milwaukee brings better fastening to the solar industry
Milwaukee Tool introduces the new M18 FUEL 1/2-inch Controlled Torque Impact Wrenches with TORQUE-SENSE, currently the industry’s most torque-repeatable impact wrenches developed and tested uniquely for the solar industry. This means utility-scale solar projects are now provided with customizable reporting to ensure confident installation and a 3X faster install process. “The solar industry has experienced significant growth…
New high-impact torque wrenches easily remove rusted fasteners
Milwaukee Tool has introduced the next generation of M18 FUEL 1/2-inch High-torque impact wrenches. Designed for the trades with the power of M18 FUEL technology, these wrenches deliver more power, speed, and durability while maximizing ergonomics. “Through research in the field, we saw how users required not only more power but a solution with more…
How flow drill fastening can make automotive assembly more efficient
Assembly of electric and other lightweight vehicles increasingly requires the joining of new materials, more complex structures and mixed compounds. Automotive body designs are also getting more and more sophisticated to lower CO2 emissions and increase crash performance. This leads to more complex manufacturing processes. Multiple materials with different strength properties need to be joined, like…