Hilti
The new TE 6-A36-AVR 36-volt cordless rotary hammer drill features Hilti CPC Cordless Power Care technology designed to protect the battery, switch and motor for increased durability. A redesigned hammering mechanism is engineered to provide drilling performance up to 5/8 inch in diameter. Other features include an ergonomic grip design and Hilti's Active Vibration Reduction system. In addition, the TE 6-A36-AVR can be fitted with the TE DRS-6-A Dust Removal System for virtually dustless drilling in sensitive environments.
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Husqvarna
Husqvarna introduces two new attachments for its K3000 electric power cutter — the K3000 dust reducer and the WT 15 water tank. The K3000 dust reducer attaches to the K3000 power cutter to minimize dust while sawing. When the dust reducer is detached, the blade guard features a hose attachment for a convenient way to cut wet. The WT 15 water tank holds enough water to cut continuously for 20 minutes before refilling. The WT 15 comes fully equipped and every attachment fits on the unit for easy transporting and storage.
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Bosch Power Tools
Bosch Power Tools introduces the lightweight 1772-6 Large Angle Grinder, designed with a 3-hp motor, this grinder weighs 10.6 pounds. The 1772-6 LAG is engineered to reduce user fatigue and increase production. It can be used for concrete cutting, concrete surfacing and metal cutting, with the proper attachment. Safety features include a new guard system with a ribbed interface and a tri-control switch to help prevent accidental blade start-ups.
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Makita
The 12-inch dual slide miter saw from Makita features a 15-amp direct-drive motor and delivers 3,200 rpm. It offers a compact design with a patented 4-steel rail sliding system that further increases rigidity to produce better cuts. An independent laser indicates line-of-cut whether the blade is turning or not, with an on/off switch and micro-adjustments for precise left-of-blade or right-of-blade cutting.
Speedy Hire, the United Kingdom's largest tool and equipment rental company, recently invested in Makita's dual-slide miter saw to meet demand from contractors in the timber industry. “Our fleet now includes the Makita Deep Exact miter saw, which enables greater accuracy and has a robust design to increase reliability and prolong the length of time it can be used for,” says Andy Connor, supply chain director for Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside, U.K.-based Speedy.
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Milwaukee Electric Tool
Milwaukee Electric Tool expands its M18 Lithium-Ion system with the new M18 cordless 3/8-inch right-angle drill driver. Offering an adjustable clutch feature, the new tool provides 11 torque settings, plus one drill mode, for complete control in close-quarter fastening applications. Featuring a 3/8-inch one-handed, keyless ratcheting chuck, the user can quickly change bits without additional tools. In addition, an extended paddle switch design provides easy trigger actuation from the top, middle or bottom of the tool to allow the user to change hand position depending on the application.
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DeWalt
DeWalt launches its new 4 3/8-inch wet and dry hand tile cutter, a portable saw designed to handle a variety of cuts in natural stones, tile ceramics and other man-made materials. The DWC860W weighs just over 6 pounds and features a 10.8-amp motor that delivers 1,300 watts and 13,000 rpms. The tile cutter also comes equipped with a 13-foot water tube and water nozzles for wet cutting in addition to a GFCI cord, a steel shoe and 45-degree bevel capacity for precise cuts. It is designed for tile installers, pavers, remodelers, electrical contractors, and masonry and concrete professionals.
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