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INGERSOLL RAND
POWERSOCKET
Ingersoll Rand
PowerSockets provide
the torque to loosen hard-to-remove
fasteners, bolts and lug nuts, without the
need for additional tools. The PowerSocket
fits directly on the square drive of a 1/2”
impact tool and provides more torque than
standard impact sockets, the company says.
The PowerSocket is now available in 17mm,
18mm, 19mm, 21mm, 22mm, 24mm, 26mm
and 27mm metric sizes, as well as 3/4”, 7/8”
and 15/16” standard sizes. Read the review
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MAKITA 18V LXT
SUB-COMPACT
BRUSHLESS
COMBO KIT
The Makita
18V LXT Sub-
Compact Brushless Combo Kit, No.
CX200RB, combines 12V handling with 18V
performance, run-time and compatibility,
according to the company. An 18V battery from
any Makita LXT tool will power the 18V Sub-
Compact driver-drill and impact driver. The kit
includes an ultra-compact two-speed brushless
driver-drill that weighs 2.8 lbs, and a variable
speed brushless impact driver with two speed
settings that weighs 2.6 lbs. Read the review at:
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WHAT ARE THE BEST
NEW TECHNOLOGIES
AND INNOVATIONS FOR
POWER TOOLS?
Q: What are the best
new technologies and
innovations for power
tools? A: As battery
technology advances,
innovation in cordless tools is moving at a
rapid pace and providing real increased efficiency
opportunities on the jobsite. Lithiumion
cells are becoming slightly bigger, but the
performance and runtime from the battery
is reaching new levels. Read the article at:
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