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    Battery-Powered Jobsite Power Supply

    On today's jobsites you need an option for charging cellphones, tablets and other electronic devices.

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    Ten Corded and Cordless Jobsite Tools

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  • Tools

    Makita Quick-Shift Impact Driver

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    Klein Non-Contact Voltage Tester with Flashlight

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  • Tools

    DeWalt Bluetooth Speaker

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    DeWalt wireless Bluetooth speaker
  • Tools

    ThermaCELL Heated Insoles

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  • Tools

    Milwaukee Jobsite Radio-Charger With Bluetooth

    4 MIN READ
  • Tools

    2014 Editors’ Choice: Top 10 Innovative New Tools

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    Bosch Wireless Charging System

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  • Tools

    Bosch PS32 Drill Driver and PS22 Pocket Driver

    4 MIN READ
    The PS32 Drill/Driver and PS22 Hex Drill/Driver have brushless motors. The technical term would be electronically commutated (EC), a design which yields greater runtime and longer motor life.
  • Tools

    DeWalt DCN690 Cordless Framing Nailer

    4 MIN READ
    The DCN690 takes paper tape collated fasteners. These usually come with clipped heads but the author is using offset head round because where he works round heads are required.
  • Tools

    Makita 36-volt X2 Series Circular Saw

    4 MIN READ
    Makita XSH01 36-volt circular saw
  • Tools

    The Pelican ProGear 9000 Light-Case

    1 MIN READ
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  • Tools

    Milwaukee M18 FUEL Hole Hawg

    2 MIN READ
    The model 2707 tool has a 1/2-inch all metal chuck.
  • Tools

    Makita DCF300Z Cordless Fan

    2 MIN READ
    DCF300Z Fan
  • Tools

    Milwaukee M12 4-in-1 Drill Driver Kit

    2 MIN READ
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  • Tools

    Makita XPH07 18V Brushless Hammer Drill

    4 MIN READ
    This prototype of the XPH07 was photographed at the STAFDA show in November 2013. If the motor housing looks bigger around than normal—it's because it is. This drill/driver has a large motor.

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