IDEAL Expands Thermal Imaging Line with New Higher Resolution HeatSeeker® 160 Camera

IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. today announced the release of the HeatSeeker® 160 thermal imaging camera for electricians and maintenance engineers that need a highly accurate, easy to use troubleshooting solution at a price they can afford.

IRWIN Tools Names September 16, 2011 as ‘National Tradesmen Day’

National Celebration to Honor “The Hands That Build America”

America’s tradesmen: they build our homes, roads, businesses, and schools. They keep our cars running, our lights on, our water flowing, and so much more. They are the backbone of our functioning nation — and that’s why they deserve a national day f recognition according to IRWIN® Tools, a world-class manufacturer of a broad line of professional hand toools and power tool accessories. IRWIN invites the nation to celebrate National Tradesmen Day, on Friday, Sept. 16, 2011. This day will focus the nation’s attention on “The Hands that Build America” and will include celebrations, recognition events and activities throughout the country. Read more

Makita Free 18V LXT Battery Offer on purchase made between January 1, 2011 and March 31, 2011

Makita Free 18V LXT Battery Offer on purchase made between January 1, 2011 and March 31, 2011. Read more

MAKITA DEBUTS NEW DUST EXTRACTION SOLUTIONS AT WORLD OF CONCRETE

Makita, a worldwide manufacturer of technologically advanced power tools that are more compact with less weight yet deliver industrial strength power and results, has released two new dust extraction solutions for concrete contractors. The Grinder Dust Shroud and Hammer Attachment are engineered for cleaner, more efficient concrete surfacing and drilling. Read more

DEWALT Launches Industry’s First Diamond Edge Chop Saw Blade

DEWALT announces the launch of the industry’s first Diamond Edge Chop Saw Blade (DW8500). By utilizing technology that allows diamond to be used to cut metal without sacrificing cutting performance, the Diamond Edge blade reduces product costs for the end user and lasts 100 times longer compared to conventional DEWALT abrasive blades, DW8001 and DW8003. Read more

IDEAL Launches 3D Interactive eCatalog

IDEAL today announced the first 3D digital “page flip” version of its full-line catalog is now available for viewing at www.idealindustries.com. Further enhancing the way IDEAL customers can browse and search, the eCatalog creates a differentiated solution that simplifies the lives of electrical contractors and distributors, enabling them to view IDEAL products anywhere and anytime.

“IDEAL customers now have access to our 228-page catalog on-line, which they can browse with 3D page-flipping interaction, as if they had a real copy in front of them,” said Joe Saganowich, Vice President of Sales for IDEAL. “In addition to proving to be a convenient, engaging platform for our customers, this paper-free approach underscores our ecological commitment to a greener future.”

Powered by Adobe Flash, the eCatalog’s design and unique features include an extremely fast loading rate for pages, as well as the ability to zoom into individual pages for an incredible level of detail.

About IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC.
IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. has been serving the electrical industry since 1916. IDEAL is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of professional quality tools and supplies serving installation professionals in the construction, maintenance, data communications and original equipment manufacturing industries.

Bosch CAG180 Cordless Angle Grinder leaves the competition in the dust.

Bosch CAG180 Cordless Angle Grinder Preview
February 01, 2011 04:30– by Everett Snyder

Bosch Power Tools and Accessories has earned its well-deserved reputation for providing outstanding user experiences in the grinder category. Now, with the CAG180 4 1/2-inch, 18-volt Lithium-Ion Angle Grinder, Bosch has set out to create the most powerful cordless angle grinder in its class packed with power, design and safety features. It is designed to outlast and outperform the competition.

The CAG180 addresses many common user complaints with cordless grinders used for light-duty cutting and grinding applications in metal, masonry and tile materials such as lack of power, excessive weight and poor overload capacity that causes the tool to stall when the pressure is raised.

Read the full review at www.ProToolReviews.com

Stabila Promotions and Events

TRADE SHOW SCHEDULE Show Dates Location Dealer Show End User Show JLC live 24-March thru 27-March 2011 Providence, RI X X Katz Roadshow 4-April 2011 Berlin G. Myers Lumber co. 350 North Main Street Summerville, SC 29483 X X Katz Roadshow 7-April 2011 Kimal Lumber 11172 Hughey-Kimal Drive Venice, FL 34292 X X Katz Roadshow 11-April 2011 Holmes building Materials 1102 Florida Blvd., SE Denham Springs, LA 70726 X X Katz Roadshow 13-April 2011 Dash Lumber Co 9100 Chef Menteur Hwy New Orleans, LA 70127 X X Katz Roadshow 15-April 2011 Pro Build Austin Ranch 2009 Anderson Gibson Rd. Grapevine, TX 76051 X X Slims He- man Event 30-April & 1-May 2011 Slims power tools 142 Kalepa Place Kahului, HI 96732 X X Slims He- man Event 2-May thru 3-May 2011 Slims power tools 1626 Republican St. Honolulu, HI 96819 X X Katz Roadshow 2-May 2011 Hamilton Building Supply 65 Klockner Road Hamilton, NJ X X Katz Roadshow 13-April 2011 Dykes Lumber 155 Railroad Avenue (also known as 31 Naugle Place) Closter, NJ 07624 X X Katz Roadshow 18-May 2011 Chelsea Lumber Chelsea Community Fairgrounds 20501 Old US-12 Hwy (Old US12 at Old Manchester Road) Chelsea, MI 48118 X X Katz Roadshow 20-May 2011 K-I lumber 4025 Collins Lane Louisville, KY 40245 X X Katz Roadshow 23-May 2011 PC Home center 123 Cherry St. New Albany, IN, 47150 X X Katz Roadshow 25-May 2011 Hundman Lumber 1707 E. Hamilton Road Bloomington, IL 61704 X X Katz Roadshow 27-May 2011 Schutte Lumber 3001 Southwest Boulevard Kansas City, MO 64108 X X Katz Roadshow 16-June 2011 Kuiken Brothers 31 Route 10 East Succasunna, NJ 07876 X X Katz Roadshow 11-July 2011 Dunn Lumber 2350 140th Ave NE Bellevue, WA 98005 X X Katz Roadshow 13-July 2011 Marson & Marson Lumber Exact Location is To Be Determined Leavenworth, WA X X Katz Roadshow 15-July 2011 Moscow Building supply 760 Main Street Moscow, ID 83843 X X Katz Roadshow 19-Sept 2011 Morse Sash & Door Exact Location is To Be Determined Rochester, NY X X Katz Roadshow 21-Sept 2011 Tool Nut 247 Mahopac Ave. Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 X X Katz Roadshow 23-Sept 2011 National Lumber Co. Exact Location is To Be Determined Baltimore, MD X X Katz Roadshow 26-Sept 2011 Hingham Lumber Holiday Inn 929 Hingham Street Rockland, MA 02370 X X Katz Roadshow 28-Sept 2011 Jackson Lumber Exact Location is TBD Lawrence, MA X X Katz Roadshow 30-Sept 2011 Ricci Lumber Exact Location is TBD Portsmouth, NH X X The Remodeling Show 11-Oct thru 14-Oct 2011 McCormick place 2301 S. Lake Shore Dr. Chicago, Illinois 60616 X X Katz Roadshow 24-Oct 2011 Gahnahl Lumber Exact Location is TBD Pasadena, CA X X Katz Roadshow 27-Oct 2011 Sierra Point Lumber Exact Location is TBD Brisbane, CA X X Katz Roadshow 29-Oct 2011 Reedley window center Exact Location is TBD Reedley, CA X X Construct Canada 30-Nov thru 2-Dec 2011 Toronto, Canada X X JLC live Northwest 7-Dec thru 9-Dec 2011 Oregon convention center Portland, OR X X The World of Concrete 24-Jan thru 27-Jan 2012 Las Vegas convention center X X

Bosch Hammer Drills Recalls Due to Electrical Shock Hazard

Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Recalls Bosch Hammer Drills Due to Electrical Shock Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of Product: Bosch hammer drills

Units: About 20,000 units

Importer: Robert Bosch Tool Corporation, of Mt. Prospect, Illinois

Hazard: The models have a grounding system and trigger switch that could cause ground wire abrasion and/or ground connector failure posing a shock hazard. In addition, the switch trigger could become stuck in the “on” position posing an injury hazard to the user.

Incidents: None

Description: Bosch 1/2 inch 2-Speed Hammer Drill with model number HD19-2, HD19-2D, HD19-2L and 1/2 inch 2-Speed Hammer Drills with model number HD 21-2 are included in this recall. “BOSCH” is printed in red lettering on the side of the drills.

Sold at: Home improvement, hardware and major retailers nationwide and various distributors from September 2009 through August 2010 for between about $140 and $220.

Manufactured in: Switzerland

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the hammer drill and return hammer drill to Robert Bosch Tool Corporation for repair.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Bosch toll-free at (866) 244-2110 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s website atwww.Boschtools.com

CPSC is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about it by visiting www.saferproducts.gov

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death from thousands of types of consumer products under the agency’s jurisdiction. The CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard. The CPSC’s work to ensure the safety of consumer products – such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals – contributed significantly to the decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.

To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call CPSC’s Hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC’s teletypewriter at (301) 595-7054. To join a CPSC e-mail subscription list, please go to https://www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.aspx. Consumers can obtain recall and general safety information by logging on to CPSC’s Web site at www.cpsc.gov.

Bosch Safety Recall Notice HD19-2, HD19-2D, HD19-2L & HD21-2 Hammer Drills

SAFETY RECALL NOTICE

HD19-2, HD19-2D, HD19-2L & HD21-2 Hammer Drills

Manufactured with Serial Numbers beginning with:

NOTE: All repaired product has a serial number beginning with 010 on the tool nameplate and the product carton.The product carton will also have a green dot to indicate that it has been repaired. Read more

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