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Hitachi unveiled its first low-vibration grinders featuring Hitachi’s patented User Vibration Protection technology that reduces full-load tri-axial vibration by up to 30 percent, significantly decreasing end-user fatigue. The G18SCY 7-in. and G23SCY 9-in. angle grinders feature vibration absorbing main and side handles, unique stator coils to improve cooling of the motors and new gear structures that dampen noise by up to 60 percent.
Hitachi Power Tools. Indicate #84 on e-Inquiry.
DeWalt’s new line of heavy-duty impact drivers and wrenches, provide users with a smaller, lighter, more powerful tool to meet the jobsite needs of professional contractors. These impact drivers and wrenches are for steel framers, electricians, cabinet installers, deck builders, HVAC and wet and dry mechanical contractors who need a compact tool for self-drilling metal screws, setting wood and lag screws, spade bit drilling up to 1 in. and a wide range of nut/bolt
combinations.
DeWalt. Indicate #85 on e-Inquiry.
The Stanley FatMax Functional Utility Bar is a four-in-one tool for prying, splitting, board bending and striking jobs. At 2.5 lbs. it fits easily in the hammer loop and is a one-piece forged steel bar for increased durability. The Utility Bar has a boardgrabbing jaw sized for 2x lumber, a beveled nail slot for pulling and prying nails, and a textured grip for excellent comfort and control.
The Stanley Works. Indicate #86 on e-Inquiry.
Ryobi introduces a new line of 18-volt lithium-ion power tools as an extension of the One+ System and will offer complete compatibility with all existing and future One+ tools. Ryobi’s new lithium-ion kits include a Battery Upgrade Kit, 2-Piece Drilling Kit and a 4-Piece Power Tool Kit.
Ryobi Technologies, Inc. Indicate #87 on e-Inquiry.
Milwaukee Electric Tool introduces a powerful new professional-grade 12-volt Sub-Compact Driver, for a variety of applications including electrical work, installation, finish carpentry and other drill/driving tasks. Delivering 100 in.-lbs. of torque in a compact, lightweight package weighing only 2 lbs., the 2401-22 is powerful enough to drive 130 3-in. screws in a single battery charge.
Milwaukee Electric Tool. Indicate #88 on e-Inquiry.
Irwin Industrial Tools introduces the new Irwin Marathon with WeldTec circular saw blade that touts carbide teeth that are welded to the blade, making it extremely durable. The new Irwin Marathon with WeldTec features UC2 carbide and E.O.T grind technology. The saw blade’s welded carbide teeth result in a 30 percent stronger tooth bond that provides longer blade life and are 70 percent stronger than standard carbide teeth.
Irwin Industrial Tool Company. Indicate #89 on e-Inquiry.
The new RIGID Compact 18-volt Lithium-ion Drill/Driver is a lightweight, compact tool designed to handle the toughest job-site drilling and screwdriving tasks while reducing user fatigue. Featuring a lithium-ion battery, this new drill/driver has 455 in.-lbs. of torque with fade free power for more work per charge.
Ridge Tool Co. Indicate #91 on e-Inquiry.
Bosch Power Tools and Accessories expands its cordless Ni-Cad power tool line with the addition of the 3918 18-volt 10-in. compound miter saw. It boasts up to 100 cuts in 1-in. by 6-in. pine on a single charge. The kit includes a BlueCore battery and a one-hour charger.  
Bosch Power Tools. Indicate #92 on e-Inquiry.
MAX USA CORP. announces the availability of its new HN120 pneumatic concrete pinner. This high pressure pneumatic system contains enough power to drive .300 in. head pins into concrete. Even with this much power behind the HN120, it has very little recoil. This pneumatic pinner has a magazine capacity of 50 pins and shoots pins from 1 to 2 1/2 in. in length.
MAX USA CORP. Indicate #93 on e-Inquiry.
The PLS90E from Pacific Laser Systems is a fully self-leveling visible laser that projects bright, clear lines on the floor with a vertical fan angle to capture the reference line vertically up to 100 ft. The PLS90E is designed for precise 90-degree layout for square and has a range of up to 250 ft. outdoors using the PLS-LD detector for concrete form work.
Pacific Laser Systems. Indicate #94 on e-Inquiry.