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Concrete Drilling and Breaking Tools

  • TOOLS OF THE TRADE

    Tool Test: Flex 24-Volt SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer Drill

    This versatile and powerful tool comes with both an SDS bit holder and a Jacobs-style chuck for regular drill bits.

    2 MIN READ
  • Products/Tools

    Precision Drilling Hammer Bits

  • Tools of the Trade

    Dust Extracting Cordless Rotary Hammers

    1 MIN READ
  • Tools

    From Tools of the Trade: Review of Cordless Rotary Hammer Drill With Dust Extraction

    10 MIN READ
  • Tools

    Tools Test: Cordless Rotary Hammer Drill With Dust Extraction

    10 MIN READ
  • Machinery Channel

    The World’s Largest Hole Saw

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  • Tools

    Silica Dust and Tools

    8 MIN READ
    Respirators are not enough. OSHA  offers two compliance paths: “Table 1”  from the rule, and “Objective Data” based  on testing performed by respective tool  manufacturers. Respirators aren’t often  needed within either compliance path,  while dust-control methods almost  always are.  

When a respirator is required, Table 1  indicates whether it needs to be rated  APF 10 or, in some cases, APF 25. Some  dust-control methods, like the grinder  shroud and dust extractor shown here,  might still require the use of a respirator  depending upon the duration of the task.  Grinder shrouds, like this one from Metabo,  are becoming readily available from most  power-tool manufacturers.
  • Tools

    New Sub-Compact Drills/Drivers From Milwaukee

    3 MIN READ
  • Tools

    A Trip to Hilti Headquarters

    1 MIN READ
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  • Tools

    A Visit to the Hilti Headquarters

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  • Tools

    Safety Gear for Cordless Tools

  • Tools

    28 New Tools From Milwaukee

    1 MIN READ
  • Tools

    Milwaukee TICK

    2 MIN READ
    The Milwaukee TICK can be mounted to any tool, toolbox, or jobsite equipment with epoxy, rivets, screws, or zip ties. The tracker was intentionally designed with a flat back and low profile so that it can be mounted in inconspicuous places on tools and equipment. It's also light enough (.05 lb.) that it won't add any noticeable weight.
  • Tools

    Bosch Cordless Bulldog Rotary Hammer

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  • Tools

    Bosch Cordless Bulldog Rotary Hammer

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  • Tools

    Tools for the New Silica Rules

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  • Tools

    Hitachi SDS Max Rotary Hammers

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  • Tools

    Core Drilling With a Cordless Grinder

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  • Tools

    A New Cordless SDS Rotary Hammer From Hitachi

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  • Tools

    Two New Rotary Hammers From DeWalt

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    Building in the Unknown: Pushing Forward with Attainable Zero

    4 MIN READ
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    Why Do We Say Joists and Rafters?

    3 MIN READ
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