The saw cuts quickly through stock lumber, plywood, laminate, and PVC.
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1. QUICK CUTTER
Cut cleaner and faster on the pull stroke with the new Multi-PullSaw Pro. This flush-cut carpenter’s saw includes a ruler guide on the 12″ blade. The saw cuts quickly through stock lumber, plywood, laminate, and PVC. A quick-release button permits easy blade changes. Roamwild, (614) 985-5600, roam-wild.com
The green-on-matte Nite Eye version offers high visibility in any light.
2. DOUBLE-SIDED MEASURE
Two new Lufkin Shockforce tape measures offer double-sided blade design and metal roll bars to protect the lock button from sharp impacts. The green-on-matte Nite Eye version offers high visibility in any light. In 16′, 25′ and 35′ lengths: Crescent, (800) 621-8814, crescenttool.com
Use with brick, tile, lumber, laminate, etc.; create arches and more.
3. IRREGULAR ANGLES
Measure awkward angles and hard-to-get-at places by sliding the four joined rulers into the right shape, and tightening screws. Use with brick, tile, lumber, laminate, etc.; create arches and more. With laser-etched measurements, the ruler folds down to a compact 10″ length. Amenitee, amazon.com/amenitee
In 2 and 3 lb. sizes, these weights permit the hook to slip on only when the weights are in the right position.
4. BALANCING WEIGHT
Correct a balance problem in a weighted sash window with linkable hook-and-eye weights. In 2 and 3 lb. sizes, these weights permit the hook to slip on only when the weights are in the right position. SRS Hardware, (401) 954-9431, srshardware.com
The compact 9″ level is made of extruded aluminum with a magnetic edge; a V-groove edge fits on pipe or conduit.
5. PINPOINT ACCURACY
The Empire Blue heavy-duty magnetic torpedo level accurately measures plumb, level, and 45° angles in 10 working positions. The compact 9″ level is made of extruded aluminum with a magnetic edge; a V-groove edge fits on pipe or conduit. Northern Tool & Equipment, (800) 221-0516, northerntool.com
