Steel City … here we come

Scott Box wouldn’t mind if Murfreesboro acquired the nickname Steel City. That would mean the power tool and machinery manufacturing company he helped form and headquartered in Murfreesboro less than two years ago had made its mark in the competitive tool market. Steel City Tool Works, founded in 2005, is a privately held company with an investment group led by Box and Mark Strahler, both long-time executives in the machinery industry, who grew... 

DEWALT D55140 Heavy-Duty 1 Gallon 135 PSI Max Trim Compressor

Ideal for finish carpenters and woodworkers, the D55140 can be used for custom installation of shelves or other furniture, cabinet trim installation and for pressure-testing new plumbing lines. Performance -The D55140 produces .75 SCFM at 90 PSI, 135 PSI (Max), delivering high surge performance with quick recovery, and at 69 dBA, provides end users with a quieter operation, compared to existing compressors in the marketplace. The compressor was designed... 

Hammer Mill reduces friable and fibrous materials.

A new Hammer Mill Model 141 from Munson Machinery reduces friable and fibrous materials into uniform particle sizes ranging from 20 to 300 mesh. Centrifugal force causes pivoting hammers to stand at 90° to the rotating shaft, throwing material against breaker plate ridges in the feed section, and then against perforated bed screens through which sized material exits. The shaft, integral hammer discs, disc pins and hammers are driven by a 75 hp (56... 

HS-100 duct smoke detector

Air Products and Controls introduced new HS-100 duct smoke detector specifically designed to protect applications where air-sampling style duct detectors can’t be used. The detector unit mounts in air shafts, plenum spaces and other low air velocity areas, and offers the greatest range of voltage input options and is available off-the-shelf in both ionization, HS-100-N, or photoelectric models, HS-100-P. The HS-100 Series duct smoke detector... 

Thermal Transfer Labeling System prints industrial labels.

Automation Systems Interconnect, Inc. is pleased to introduce the MARKINGenius, an all new, high-speed desktop thermal printer for industrial labels. The MARKINGenius is ten times faster than a regular plotter system and can be quickly installed on your PC via LTP or USB ports. Using thermal transfer technology to produce identification and labeling media for wire marking, terminal blocks, cables, tubing, panel building components and equipment of... 

Porter-Cable CFFN250N 16 Gauge Finish Nailer 18 Gauge Brad Nailer Compressor Combo Kit

To be honest, we looked twice at the price, certain the folks at Amazon had made a mistake. But sure enough, they’re right–and so is the price. Porter-Cable makes some of the best pneumatic tools in the industry, and these nailers are two prime examples. The 16-gauge is sturdy, compact, lighter and quieter than you’d expect with a grip even smaller hands can get around. Great balance, easy depth-of-drive adjustment, and a pleasure... 

Hitachi EC12 14.5 Amp 2 Horsepower 4 Gallon Oiled Twin Hot Dog Compressor

Hitachi’s 2-horsepower compressor is one of the hardest-working units on the market. Plug it into any standard household outlet and get 4.1 cfm of free air at 90 psi–enough to easily run two tools at once. Because of its compact size and trim weight, it’s the perfect compressor for the home do-it-yourselfer, but taking into account its power and portability, contractors will love it, too. Minimum maintenance keeps this baby humming for... 

Porter-Cable CPF4515 15 Amp 4.5 Horsepower 15-Gallon Oil-Free Wheeled Single Hot Dog Compressor

A real performer, this 15-gallon air compressor allows more usable air to be stored in the tank. The high-pressure design allows for longer run time between refills – it’s like being able to fit 19 gallons of air in a 15-gallon tank – so you’ll get more done. The powerful induction motor and high-pressure pump deliver 8.0 scfm at 40 psi and 5.7 scfm at 90 psi. A higher flow regulator starts the pump at 110 psi and stops it... 

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

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...