HOLY COW!   Toolbarn is going to have a Black Friday Sale, and it is a GOOD one. Starting at Midnight Friday through Monday (no end time given) they are offering up to 20% off on DeWalt, Makita, Bosch, Hitachi, Cox, Irwin, Skil, Rotozip, Dremel, Lenox, CST/Berger, Spotnails, Grip-Rite even big machines from Jet and Powermatic. They haven’t said what the exact discounts will be. But I guarantee this is one you won’t want to miss.

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After a hiatus from this blog I will start posting again. I miss talking about tools. Tools are awesome. (insert Tim “the toolman” Allen grunting here)

So if there is anyone that actually still reads this blog thank you for your patience and lets get to talking tools.

If you have a hot tip or a question for Toolmodo, let me know at tips@toolmodo.com.

1950-1966 1/4″ Dornmeyer-what? It drills,saws,sands,cuts and polishes. With a quick change you can go from drilling to cutting in mins. So What happened to these guys. In 1930 this Dornmeyer Company Manufactured Home Appliances. They never really made it in the powertool world after 1966. There is not research avalible for the Manufacturer as far as tools. If anyone has info I would like more Info.

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Toolmodo reader Gary has asked a question:
i was wondering about the impact driver Milwaukee 0881-20.  will it work with m18 volt batteries that are not lithium, or do i need the lithium batteries.  also, i have other milwaukee tools now, they take the m18 batteries, i just recently purchased them, and i was wondering if the lithium batteries would work with them??.

the other question i have is on the jobsite radio.  does it also charge the battery??  i have not found any thing that says for sure if it does or not.  thanx

gary

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The Multi-Max’s compact design provides access in tight areas while the ergonomic grip allows for comfort and balanced control. A separate on/off switch lets users maintain a previously selected speed setting from a range of 10,000 to 21,000 oscillations per minute after the tool has been turned off. A soft-start feature minimizes abrupt starts and provides a feeling of control as the tool ramps up to the desired speed. Electronic feedback provides consistent speed through the toughest applications. The Multi-Max makes tough tasks look effortless. Read the rest of this entry »

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Distinctive gold Bits, Bearings and Pivot Pin signify the longest lasting, fastest cutting, easiest adjusting solution for cutting holes in sheet metal. Malco Hole Cutters quickly install into the chuck of any corded or cordless drill as small as 1/4″ (6.4 mm). Lightweight aluminum frames make these accessories extremely portable for a variety of hole cutting applications in sheet metal including 20-gauge (1.02 mm) galvanized steel. A compact model HC1 Hole Cutter is adjustable for making 2 to 12″ (51 to 305 mm) diameter holes. The larger HC2 model cuts 2 to 20″ (51 to 508 mm) holes. A combination English/Metric diameter gauge is included on the adjustable pivot slide for both models and both models use the same mill-type Cutter Bit and replacement parts.

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Now you can show off your team pride with an NFL torpedo level from Check Point Levels. These Levels are made from a durable aircraft quality aluminum and are powder coated in your teams color to prevent corrosion and rust. Four large rare earth magnets provide extraordinary holding power. Every NFL team is available, each level has fully licensed NFL artwork printed on durable polyurethane inserts that can be seen on both sides of the level, so everyone on the jobsite knows who you are rooting for! Froogled: $19.95

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DeWalt is rolling out the DW717 10″ Double-Bevel Sliding Miter Saw that looks to be a Kapex KILLER. Its no secret that I think Festool is overpriced junk that relies on MAP pricing and guerilla marketing to make people think that their stuff is the greatest. So any time that I can degrade anything Festool and exploit the Festool Army for shameless unique hits at the same time…oh c’mon how can I resist? Now down to the nitty gritty.. .I mean I have to tell you why its a Kapex Killer don’t I?

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The new Greenlee ETS12 is a small lightweight battery-powered tool for cutting a wide variety of mild steel products. Think of it as a battery-powered bolt cutter. It can be used to cut bolts, threaded rod, solid hasp and cable hasp one-time locks, shipping container seals, and many other items. The ETS12 cuts fast. It only takes about 4 to 5 seconds per cut, and when the cut is complete, the ETS12 automatically retracts to be ready for the next cut.

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If you want a shot to win some free Delta and Porter Cable tools head on over to Fine Woodworking Magazine and fill out a short form with some contact info. Enter their Getting Started in Woodworking Sweepstakes once and be eligible for the duration of the sweepstakes which ends in February ‘09. The prizes include some pretty sweet stuff including: The Dovetail Jig, a 390 Low Profile Sander and a 50-720 Dust Collector. It only takes a minute to fill out the form. Of course I hope I win, but I wish my readers luck as well. Click here for the registration page.

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