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Tools & Workshop
November 29, 2012 | Thursday
Top Tools 2012: Irwin GrooveLock Pliers
Why You'll Love It: Innovation hasn't exactly shaken up the world of groove joint pliers over the last few decades...
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ETHAN HAGAN
Tools & Workshop
November 29, 2012 | Thursday
Top Tools 2012: Milwaukee M12 Heated Jacket
Why You'll Love It: The lightweight M12 Heated Jacket provides heavy-duty warmth and comfort for up to six hours. Eve...
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ETHAN HAGAN
Tools & Workshop
November 29, 2012 | Thursday
Top Tools 2012: DeWalt 12v Pivot Reciprocating Saw
Why You'll Love It: The DeWalt 12v MAX Pivot Reciprocating Saw is the cordless little brother to the bigger, more-pow...
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ETHAN HAGAN
Tools & Workshop
November 29, 2012 | Thursday
Top Tools 2012: Rockwell Sonicrafter X2 Oscillating Multi-Tool
Why You'll Love It: The Hyperlock clamp delivers 1 ton of clamping force, while its Universal Accessory system let'...
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ETHAN HAGAN
Tools & Workshop
November 29, 2012 | Thursday
Top Tools 2012: Johnson 9500 Magnetic Aluminum Box Level
Why You'll Love It: Levels don't carry many bells and whistles, but they are important tools for every project, fr...
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ETHAN HAGAN
Tools & Workshop
November 29, 2012 | Thursday
Top Tools 2012: Bosch 13-Piece DareDevil Spade Bit Set
Why You'll Love It: Bosch's DareDevil Spade Bits drill large holes through wood studs with revolutionary self-star...
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ETHAN HAGAN
Tools & Workshop
November 29, 2012 | Thursday
Top Tools 2012: Ridgid 18v Compact Drill Driver and Impact Driver
Why You'll Love It: The Ridgid 18v Compact Drill Driver and Impact Driver delivers outstanding performance, solid bat...
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ETHAN HAGAN
Tools & Workshop
November 28, 2012 | Wednesday
Top Tools 2012: Milwaukee Cordless 18v Cut-Off/Grinder
Why You'll Love It: This cordless grinder combines a 9,000 rpm motor, convenient paddle-switch, and tool-less accesso...
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ETHAN HAGAN
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