12.20.07

DeWalt Nano Sweepstakes

Posted in Tool Bits at 3:49 pm by shane

Only 12 Days left to enter and win FREE DeWalt tools from the DeWalt Nano Sweepstakes

Prizes are your choice of one of the following
DC927KL – DEWALT Heavy-Duty 1/2″ 18V Cordless Hammerdrill,
DC910KL – DEWALT Heavy-Duty 1/2″ 28V Cordless Hammerdrill, or
DC900KL – DEWALT Heavy-Duty 1/2″ 36V Cordless Hammerdrill

Contest ends December 31, 2007
http://www.dewalt.com/us/members/register/homepage_2/

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12.07.07

Stanley Bostitch MCN150 - STRAPSHOT Metal Connector Nailer

Posted in Tool Bits at 1:54 pm by shane

Bostitch Strapshot MCN150Bostitch recently released their STRAPSHOT metal connector nailer. Basically its to compete with what we have used palm nailers, Senco HN150, Senco HN250 or the Paslode F250S-PP. Due to increased building codes you now need to fill almost every hole in a metal connector, using a hammer can take more time than you would want so this nailer is made to be lighter and smaller and also exposes the tip of the nail so you can line it up with your pilot hole on the metal. Backed by Bostitch’s 7 Year Limited Warranty and prices in around $230 USD, it could be a good replacement for your hammer if you do a lot of this type of work.

Bostitch STRAPSHOT metal connector nailer Features:

  • Compact design fits between 12″ O.C. joists
  • Low nail lockout prevents dry fires
  • Exclusive safety system prevents misfires
  • Exposed nail tip design fires in the hole for faster, more precise nailing
  • Drives 1-1/2″ paper tape collated metal connector nails (.131″ - .148″ diameter)

Bostitch MCN150 Specifications:

  • Height: 10.5″, 266.7mm
  • Length: 11.5″, 292.1mm
  • Weight: 4.6 lbs, 2.09 kilos
  • Driving Power: 450 Inch Lbs.
  • Magazine Capacity: 29 Nails
  • Operating Pressure: 80-120 PSI
  • Thread Fitting Type: 1/4″ NPT

Applications for the SAPSHOT MCN150:

  • Strapping
  • Joist Hangers
  • Hurricane Ties
  • Rafter Ties/Connectors
  • Post Bases and Caps
  • Anchors

Checkout our selection of Bostitch Tools

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    Milwaukee Recalls Battery Packs

    Posted in Tool Bits at 12:54 pm by shane

    Milwaukee Battery RecallThe U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Milwaukee have announced a recall on specific model battery packs manufactured between 1999 and February 2004.

    The specific battery packs have a defect that if an over-pressure vent on a battery cell is damaged or compromised the battery could explode and cause lacerations.

    Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. has received 11 reports of injury from battery packs exploding while in use. Most reports of injury involve minor cuts and bruises. Two individuals reported hearing loss.

    The risk of explosion is only present during charging or use of the battery pack. Please ensure to read the attached document and identify if your battery qualifies for a free replacement. If your battery does quality, please stop using the battery pack immediately and call Milwaukee for a free replacement at 1.800.729.3878

    Milwaukee_battery_recall.pdf

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