ShotBlocker offers high level of ballistic protection

Thursday, January 11th 2007

Norplex-Micarta introduced ShotBlocker the Class 1-A fire-rated projectile-resistant building material. Lighter than steel, ricochet-resistant, and easily installed using ordinary hand-tools, ShotBlocker is the suitable reinforcing substrate for bullet-resistant architectural and building projects. ShotBlocker is a bullet-resistant fiberglass laminate that can be used in structures where increased ballistic protection is desired. From government facilities... 

Milwaukee 7110-20 Clipped Head 2 to 3-1/2-Inch Framing Nailer

Wednesday, January 3rd 2007

Milwaukee’s Heavy-Duty Clipped Head Framing Nailer with its ergonomic magnesium housing is the lightest Clipped Head Framer in its class. Load 30-34° clipped head paper collated nails 2 in. to 3-1/2 in. length and diameters .113 in. to .131 in. Its textured easy select trigger lets you move quickly from single nail placement to contact actuation for maximum control and application versatility. The easy to read and tool free depth of drive... 

DeWalt DC618KA 1-1/2-Inch to 2-1/2-Inch 18-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless 16-Gauge Angled Finish Nailer Kit

Wednesday, January 3rd 2007

No compressor. No hoses. No kidding. And no sacrifices in speed or power, either. There’s absolutely no comparison between this performer and the fuel-cell powered competition, which we thought was a great innovation. But there’s no costly fuel cell to replace on this tool—-just pop on a recharged XRP battery and get back on the job. The only difference you’ll feel between this and a traditional pneumatic is that you’re... 

Makita MAC700 The Hotdog 12.4 Amp 2 Horsepower 2-1/2 Gallon Oiled Single Hotdog Compressor

Wednesday, January 3rd 2007

This one’s a bit of a paradox: The do-it-yourselfer might pass by this compressor in favor of an oil-free, no-maintenance model, but it’s actually one of the best on the market for the homeowner, hobbyist and weekend warrior. There are three factors that made us form this opinion. First, it’s the quietest compressor we’ve ever encountered. It’s a remarkable departure in a genre of tools that normally force you to suspend conversation while...