Builder - January 2009 - (Page 42) TOPSHELF Lots in Store Intended for contractors and tradesmen, this new line of heavy-duty truck storage products includes more than 60 boxes. The industrial-grade units are made from .08-inch aluminum and have a one-piece base that increases the overall strength of each box. A fully foamed lid provides an insulated core for strength and rigidity, and an enclosed locking mechanism prevents bending or jamming. ▪ Cost: $399 to $699. DeWalt. 800-433-9258. www.dewalt.com. Hold Tight The Plumb solid steel hammer features a magnet that holds nails in position and a weight-forward design that helps create better balance. Anti-vibration technology in the shaft absorbs shock and reduces fatigue, and a contoured handle band enhances control. ▪ Cost: $21.99. Cooper Tools. 919-387-0099. www.cooperhandtools.com. Easy Reader Engineered to be a precision instrument, the e100 digital level features a shock absorbing system with dual density end caps to help ensure accuracy under rugged jobsite conditions. It comes equipped with a backlight for illumination, an audio beeper (for when level or plumb is reached), and a digital readout that displays degrees, percent slope, and inches/feet. The tool is available in 24- and 48-inch sizes. ▪ Cost: 24-inch, $130; 48-inch, $150. Empire Level. www.empirelevel.com. Full Bore The DareDevil spade bit was designed for electricians, plumbers, and other professionals who want a bit that’s fast and easy to use. The key to its performance is a full-cone threaded tip that increases the speed and ease of drilling. Moreover, the contoured shape speeds up chip removal. It’s available in a variety of lengths and sizes. ▪ Cost: from $2.56 (individual) and $9.60 (set). Bosch Power Tools. 877-267-2499. www.boschtools.com. FOR MORE PRODUCT INFORMATION, VISIT EBUILD, HANLEY WOOD’S INTERACTIVE PRODUCT CATALOG, AT WWW.BUILDERONLINE.COM/PRODUCTS OR EBUILD.COM. KNOW OF A NEW PRODUCT? IF YOU’VE TRIED A COOL NEW PRODUCT YOU THINK WE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT, E-MAIL NIGEL F. MAYNARD AT: nmaynard@hanley wood.com 42 ■ B U I LD E R ja n ua ry 2 0 0 9 W W W.BUILDERONLINE.COM http://www.dewalt.com http://www.cooperhandtools.com http://www.empirelevel.com http://www.boschtools.com http://www.EBUILD.COM http://WWW.BUILDERONLINE.COM/PRODUCTS http://WWW.BUILDERONLINE.COM
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