DREMEL® INTRODUCES TWO NEW ACCESSORY KITS PROVIDINGDremel® EZ™ Lock Cutting Kit and Dremel 75-Piece Accessory Kit Available

Consumers have no need to feel overwhelmed when browsing the rotary tool accessory aisle. The new Dremel® EZ Lock™ Cutting Kit and Dremel 75-Piece Accessory Kit provide Dremel users with the most essential rotary tool accessories. The new kits offer added value compared to purchasing Dremel accessories individually.

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Amana Tool® Introduces CNC Insert Spoilboard Surfacing Cutter

(FARMINGDALE, NY) – Amana Tool, manufacturers of high-quality tungsten carbide woodworking tools, today announced its new RC-2252 insert spoilboard router bit with scorers that features a 2 + 2 knife design.  The unique 2 + 2 design contains two cutting flutes and two up-shear scorers, which provide a smoother finish at the bottom of the cut.  The RC-2252 is ideal for spoilboard, planing and rabbeting large surface areas in MDF, Balsa Core, hardwood, softwood and all man-made materials.  Read more

CONTINUING INNOVATION LEADS AT STANLEY PROTO

Conyers, GA –Stanley Proto has been awarded a U.S. patent for its pear head Proto® Ratchet. The patent (Number 7,353,735 B2) was awarded on April 8, 2008. The patent covers the ratchet’s molded sealed design, which keeps fine dust from penetrating the internal components and helps keep lubrication inside the head, where it belongs.

Product Engineer Glenn Redding says that the new patent is a sign of Stanley Proto’s ongoing commitment to innovation. “The award supports the fact that this is a truly high performance ratchet,” he says. “The design means you get improved durability and torque performance.”

The ratchet’s other features include:

• Small pear head for easy access to hard-to-reach work areas.
• Low-profile reversing lever for quick, one handed operation.
• A 45 tooth internal gear that disperses the torque load, lowering the stress on individual providing balance between 8 degree articulation angle and high torque carry capacity.  Read more

IDEAL Redesigns Triple Tap Threading Tool With Textured, Comfort-Enhancing Grip

 IDEAL has expanded its offering of durable, highly functional hand tools with the introduction today of its redesigned Triple Tap threading tool. Whether it’s forming new screw threads, cleaning out obstructions, or retapping burred and stripped threads, the Triple Tap is ready to tackle any job the professional contractor or do-it-yourselfer throws at it.

Engineered for comfort, safety and maximum productivity, the IDEAL Triple Tap now features a Santoprene® handle that acts to reduce the risk of repetitive strains injuries. Soft yet durable, the textured handle assures a steady, slip-resistant grip even when wet. In addition, it extends tool service life by resisting damaging oils, fluids, perspiration and abrasions.

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LENOX® Introduces the DIAMOND™ Hole Saw The Fast, Long-Lasting Solution for Making Holes

LENOX®, a leading manufacturer of premium power tool accessories, hand tools, torches, solder and band saw blades, announces the introduction of the LENOX DIAMOND™ Hole Saw specifically designed for cutting tile, stone and glass. The diamond edge extends the life of the blade which allows it to make more holes before replacement.   

The LENOX DIAMOND hole saw was designed using a unique brazing process to apply the diamond cutting edge. The brazed diamond edge reduces the grab that can occur when cutting hard materials. The diamond brazed edge also requires less cutting pressure, therefore reducing premature wear to the saw’s edge. This also eliminates Read more

New Sheffield SuperPro Wood Chisels

Possibly the most balanced, durable chisels you will ever use, Sheffield SuperPro’s have the features needed to be a better craftsman. These are perfectly balanced chisels ready for use in the most demanding wood-laden environments. Sheffield SuperPro Wood Chisels represent the latest in tool design from GreatNeck, a hand tool manufacturer since 1919.

Ultra High Density Acetate with Strike Plate

Sheffield begins with ultra dense Acetate core. Its shaped it to be ergonomic and colored to be distinctive. Atop the main handle is a specially designed reinforced strike plate that is constructed of even denser acetate. This feature allows the user years of high impact use, without damage to the handle.  Read more