Archive for May, 2011

Building a Motor with Hendrick Motorsports

Building a Motor with Hendrick Motorsports

Occasionally we get to do some really neat things, last week in Charlotte, Kobalt Tools set up a motor build for a few lucky journalists.  Putting together a NASCAR motor with Chad Knaus, Ron Malec  and Danny Emerick overseeing your Read More…

May 31, 2011 Post Under Extreme How-To, Home Improvement, Tools - Read More

Kobalt Tools Goes Extreme with Its Makeover

Kobalt Tools Goes Extreme with Its Makeover

The questions started a few months ago when my tool buddy at my local Lowe’s asked me what was up with his Kobalt line, everything was marked for clearance.  Some of his customers were asking if Lowes was dropping its line of tools. Well rest assured that is not the case.  It wasn’t long before an invite to come to Charlotte for an important Kobalt announcement was in my my inbox, but until last week’s Read More…

National Hardware Show 2011, Las Vegas Convention Center, Winners, New and Cool Products,etc

The 2011 National Hardware Show appeared to be a great success compared to recent years.  For editors the week started off with the Craftsman Tool luncheon where we got to see Craftsman’s new line of cordless tools in the 12 volt category.  In conjunction with Skil Power Tools, we gave away the new Skil Router kit and also a Read More…

May 17, 2011 Post Under Extreme How-To - Read More

April Winners of the Lee Valley Sweepstakes Announced Today

Congratulations to the following 10 winners of the April Lee Valley Gift Certificate Sweepstakes; Bernhard Anderson,     Gregory Read More…

May 6, 2011 Post Under Extreme How-To - Read More

Bosch Adds Line of Stop Bits to Its Masonry Bit Collection

Bosch Adds Line of Stop Bits to Its Masonry Bit Collection

Installing caulking anchors, Pak-Tite and other drop in anchors can be a hassle. I have broken many depth stop rods and had to guesstimate the proper depth when in the field.  Or I used tape to mark the proper depth on the bit, only to Read More…

May 3, 2011 Post Under Extreme How-To, Home Improvement, Tools - Read More