Max USA
Featuring a compact design, the SuperFramer SN883CH 34-degree framing nailer is 30 percent smaller than many conventional tools and weighs only 6.8 pounds, says the company. The nailer features a selective trigger system for bump-firing or sequential-firing with no adjustments, an open nose for jam clearing, dial adjustable depth control, a maintenance-free end cap filter, and a rubber grip. The tool fires clipped-head, 34-degree paper-collated nails from 2 inches to 3-1/4 inches. Price: $439. 800-223-4293. www.maxusacorp.com.
Paslode
RounDrive nails feature full round heads, allowing contractors to comply with building codes, but can still be used in most clipped-head nailers. The nails, which meet or exceed ASTM A-153 and ESR 1539 requirements, are available in Brite and Hot Dipped Galvanized Plus in lengths from 2 to 3-1/4 inches. Price: $10?$83 per carton. 800-682-3428. www.paslode.com.
Bosch
The company is introducing four new screwguns: the 4,500-rpm, 6.2-amp SG45 with plastic housing; the 4,500-rpm, 7-amp SG45M with metal gear housing; and the high-torque SG25M and SG25MT for Tek screws that offer 2,500 rpm, 7 amps, and 179 inch-pounds of torque. The screwguns all feature a compact design and an ergonomic grip, along with the Posi-Lock depth-retention nosepiece. Price: $80?$130. 877-267-2499. www.boschtools.com.
Vermont American
The spring-loaded bit cartridge holds up to 15 screwdriver bit tips; fresh bits are automatically fed with the press of a finger. It features a belt hook and comes with heavy-duty steel bits. Price: $10. 800-742-3869. www.vermontamerican.com.
Delta Consolidated Industries
This new line of Jobox Onsite Storage Chests features the Site-Vault security system, which includes a single padlock set inside a fully welded housing that can’t be knocked or pried out and a three-point lock for 50 percent more lock strength than competing two-lock designs, the company says; at night, a bright orange indicator reflects when the chest is unlocked. The chests also feature EZ-Loader skid bolsters for front-to-back and side-to-side loading with a forklift. Other details include reinforcement gussets for body rigidity, lifting channels for easy gripping and raising of the lid, and recessed handles that resist damage and protect fingers from pinching. Price: $269?$299. 800-643-0084. www.deltastorage.com.
Aerosmith Fastening Systems
The company is introducing fasteners designed specifically for use with high-pressure tools. The fastener line includes the maker’s Gripshank fastener and Helical shanks for steel-to-steel applications, with a ballistic that allows for quick, clean penetration through three layers of 16-gauge steel, the company says. A smooth-shank fastener also is available for steel track to 3 to 6K-psi concrete and red iron columns. Price: $.06?$.18 per fastener. 800-528-8183. www.aerosmithfastening.com.
Wera Tools
Wera screwdrivers are available in a range of lines for various tasks. Select screwdrivers feature the slipSTOP-Blade, a Laser-tip treatment that gives it a rough surface to secure the tip in the fastener and prevent slippage. The screwdrivers also have a Kraftform handle that is ergonomically correct for the hand, with a big diameter and integrated soft zones that allow for higher torque and more comfort. Price: $3?$15. 800-267-5541. www.weratools.com.
Porta Nails
The company says it has enhanced its Model 421 Portamatic Hammerhead 2 flooring tool for greater speed, dependability, and versatility. The mallet-activated tool includes the Preferred-Seating system. It angle- and face-nails 9/16-, 3/4-, and 3-3/32-inch-thick flooring, as well as 15- to 17-mm bamboo flooring with accessory shoes. It operates at 90 to 100 psi and holds up to 175 1-3/16-, 1-1/2-, or 2-inch Porta-Nails T-Nails. Price: $629. 800-634-9281. www.porta-nails.com.
Simpson Strong-Tie
The PTP-27ASMAGR .27-caliber powder-actuated tool features a 10-fastener magazine that rotates for tight spaces, adjustable power, and a cushioned grip. The tool has reduced recoil and a sound-dampening muffler for quiet operation, says the firm. Simple disassembly allows for easy cleaning and maintenance. Price: $550?$600. 800-999-5099. www.strongtie.com.
Festool
The TS 75 EQ plunge-cut saw offers the company’s largest cutting depth: 21-5/16 inches or 2-3/4 inches with included guide rail. The tool offers 13 amps of power but weighs less than 14 pounds. It features a limit stop and slip clutch to reduce the effects of kickbacks, a splinter guard on both sides, a 360-degree rotating dust extractor, an exact depth setting, an easy-to-reach limit stop, and the FastFix blade-changing system. Price: $550. 888-337-8600. www.festoolusa.com.
PrimeSource Building Products
The company’s new Grip-Rite polyurethane air hose has a 200-psi operating pressure and 800-psi burst strength, remains flexible in cold weather, resists kinking, and is 40 percent lighter than other hoses, the maker says. The hose is field repairable and comes in many sizes with or without couplers. Price: $30?$100. 972-417-3701. www.grip-rite.com.
Ergodyne
The Arsenal line of toolbelts, tool bags, and accessories are built to stand up to harsh environments and go easy on workers’ bodies, the company says. The toolbelts come in top-grain leather–with reversed leather pouches; heavy-gauge, nickel-plated rivets at key stress points; and heavy-gauge nylon stitching–or in puncture-resistant 1680 denier ballistic nylon with heavy-gauge nylon stitching, nickel-plated rivets, and a high-visibility material incorporated in. Tool bags are made with 1680 denier ballistic nylon and have a durable molded rubber base. Tool organizers for buckets or for carrying awkward-shaped tools also are available with the same construction elements. Price: $85?$130. 800-225-8238. www.ergodyne.com.
Skil
One of the latest tools in the lithium-ion wave, the 2410 10.8-volt drill/driver weighs in at just 1.7 pounds but packs the power and performance of heavier nicad models, the company says. The electronic control panel on the foot of the drill includes a torque dial for the electronic clutch and a tri-level battery gauge. Other features include a 1/4-inch hex quick-change chuck and two built-in LED lights. It comes in a kit with a 14-piece bit set, a cradle charger, and a bag. Price: $80. 877-754-5999. www.skil.com.
Metabo
The four-piece 18-volt cordless combo kit includes a drill/driver, circular saw, recip saw, and flashlight. The BSZ 18 drill/driver delivers 549 inch-pounds of torque, has 20 torque settings and a drill setting, and offers no-load speeds up to 1,450 rpm. The KSAP 18 6-1/2-inch circ saw cuts and rips lumber up to 2-1/8 inches thick and includes a high-efficiency motor, bevel plate for bevels up to 47 degrees, safety lock switch, and integrated dust extraction port. Finally, the ASE 18 recip saw features the company’s Quick blade-changing system, an adjustable shoe, and a two-finger switch, and it delivers 0?2,700 spm. The kit includes a charger and two 2.0-amp-hour nicad batteries. Price: $579. 800-638-2264. www.metabousa.com.
Mechanix WEAR
The Impact Pro Glove features anatomic thermal plastic rubber?molded rib panels to protect the back of the hand, the knuckles, and the fingertips. The gloves include a two-way stretch mesh top with Tricot interior. Black and duck colors are available. Price: $30. 800-222-4296. www.mechanix.com.
Hitachi
The firm has redesigned its NT32AE(2) and NT50AE(2) (shown) 18-gauge brad nailers. The tools feature a new lightweight aluminum body with composite magazine, as well as a selective actuation switch, nail reload indicator, tool-free depth-of-drive, tool-free jam clearing, a narrow nosepiece and short center height for hard-to-reach areas, and a 360-degree adjustable exhaust port. The NT32AE(2) drives 5/8- to 1-1/4-inch fasteners and weighs 2 pounds; the NT50AE(2) drives 5/8- to 2-inch fasteners and weighs 2.2 pounds. Price: NT32AE(2), $79; NT50AE(2), $99. 800-829-4752. www.hitachipowertools.com.
Milwaukee
New to the company’s V18 line of lithium-ion tools, the 0824-24 hammerdrill/driver features an 18-volt lithium-ion battery that provides for up to 50 percent more runtime and fade-free power. The tool features a 1/2-inch all-metal ratcheting chuck with carbide jaws for a secure bit grip and a clutch bypass for quick shifting between drill, driver, and hammerdrill modes while maintaining clutch position. V18 batteries also are compatible with most of Milwaukee’s 18-volt nicad tools. Price: $329. 800-729-3878. www.milwaukeetool.com.
Duo-Fast
The NSP-350F2 20-degree round-head framing nailer features an ergonomic design, an adjustable depth-of-drive, a work contact element, a 360-degree adjustable diffuser cap, a two-finger trigger, and nail lock-out. It also includes a rubber grip, an angled air inlet, and a rafter hook. The tool drives 20-degree plastic collated framing strip nails from 2 to 3-1/2 inches long and .113 to .131 inches in diameter. Price: $279. 888-631-2020. www.duo-fast.com.
Greenlee
Designed for installing wire mesh cable trays, the battery-operated ETS8 cable tray cutter cuts .191-inch-diameter cable tray wires in two seconds, according to the firm, and makes about 250 cuts of this diameter per battery charge. The tool’s head rotates 330 degrees for optimal cutting position. The tool cuts cable tray almost flush with the cross wire, says the maker, and doesn’t leave a burr when finished; it automatically retracts after the cut. It weighs 3 pounds and can cut wires up to 5/16 inch. Price: $995. 800-435-0786. www.greenlee.com.
C.H. Hanson
Made of high-strength plastic, the Pro150Turbo chalk line is virtually indestructible, says the firm, and its 3-1 fast-retrieve system offers fast rewind with the push of a button. The tool’s refill chamber holds most standard 8-ounce chalk bottles and its Turboline snaps clean and sharp lines while holding more chalk for more snaps. A maintenance cap at the end of the line allows for easy cleaning. Price: $37. 630-848-2000. www.chhanson.com.
Perles
The MM125 miller mills angled chamfers on straight, curved, and contoured edges. Its milling head has two indexible cutters for more than 400 yards of cutting per edge in mild steel, the company says. The tool works on a variety of materials, including tool steel, stainless steel, aluminum, non-ferrous metals, and plastics, and it features a rotating replaceable guide bushing fitted with durable bearings for smooth operation and long life, and a knurled dial for adjusting chamfer depth. Price: $350. 877-897-6220. www.perlesusa.com.
Prebena
The PKT-7-RK90 air nailer can be used with a compressor or with the company’s KT-3500 air cylinder. The tool drives round-head nails up to 3-1/2 inches long (including ring shank) with plenty of power in either mode, the company says. The air cylinder can be refilled by the user with a PKT Fillmaster 350 compressor. Price: Unavailable. 877-773-2362. www.prebena-usa.com.
Pneu-Tools
The Rap-A-Nail RNS-150 (shown) and RNS-250 single-blow tools offer faster and powerful nailing for high-volume jobsites, according to the firm. The RNS-150 drives 1-1/2-inch nails; the RNS-205 drives 1-1/2- to 2-1/2-inch nails for specific codes. Price: Unavailable. 888-689-2529. www.pneutoolsinc.net.
Keson
ProChalk marking chalk is available in three grades: ProChalk Standard is formulated to produce a perfect line every time, says the firm, with a four- to five-strike line yield; ProChalk Plus is formulated to lay a permanent line, with an eight- to 10-strike line yield; and ProChalk Ultimate is a water- and weather-resistant marking dye with a line yield of 12 to 15 strikes. The chalks, which flow easily for fill up, come in a range of colors. Price: $1?$3. 800-345-3766. www.keson.com.
ZipWall
The Caution Tape Reel allows users to create a professional-looking custom barricade of caution tape quickly and easily using ZipWall spring-loaded poles. To construct a barrier, the user sets up any configuration of poles, locks the tape reel onto the first pole, lets the tape out, and then threads it around the other poles neatly through a Tape Clip; at the last pole, the Tape Clip holds the tape in place, eliminating the need for knots. The system allows the tape to remain neat and at a constant level. When the job is completed, the tape rolls back up like a fishing line for reuse. The reel holds up to a 1,000-foot roll of 4-mil tape. The system comes with a 300-foot roll and six Tape Clips. Price: $79. 800-718-2255. www.zipwall.com.
Tajima Tool Corp.
A heat-treated and hardened steel plunger shaft and twin thrust plates that deliver smooth, even dispensing allow the Convoy Super caulk gun to dispense thick, stiff adhesives and sealants as easily as light-duty caulks, according to the company. The tool’s 360-degree rotating handle allows for easier maneuvering in tight spaces; its 10-1/2-inch barrel allows for better reach and easy tube replacement; and its Auto Flow Control prevents material seepage. It has a cast-aluminum handle with non-slip grip and an extra-long seal puncture tool. Price: $20. 888-482-5462. www.tajimatool.com.
Stabila
The Tech Type 196E level features a digital readout on the front and on top as well as an audible indicator of level. The digital readout can be used in five languages: degrees, percent, millimeters per meter, inches per foot decimally, and inches per foot fractionally. The tool is easy to calibrate, the company says, and it features a rugged frame and removable rubber end caps. The level comes in 14-, 24-, 48-, 59-, and 78-inch lengths. Price: $159?$279. 800-869-7460. www.stabila.com.
Trimble
Part of the Spectra Precision line of laser tools, the LG20 self-leveling crossbeam generator is a five-in-one tool that can replace a level, square, plumb bob, chalk, and optical instrument for a variety of indoor and outdoor applications, including building walls, installing acoustical ceilings, laying out cabinets, and building decks. The unit can survive a 3-foot drop onto concrete. The laser beam can be seen for up to 100 feet or 250 feet with the HR250 receiver (also shown). The HR250 receiver has highly visible simultaneous front LEDs with green on-grade indicator. Price: Unavailable. 800-827-8000. www.trimble.com.