Power Tool Innovations
their power sources quieter. In short, the technology available is meaning that tradespeople’s day-to-day jobs are becoming more and more comfortable. There are even tools that
communicate with your smartphone, offering extra information, recording data and allowing the user to effectively track tools and dial-in settings for specific requirements.
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your hands on To put it simply, there’s never been a better time to be in the tool trade profession as now, in 2017. We all have those ‘old-school’ tools that have been in your toolbox for years, proving to be reliable and trustworthy. But with the way in which power tool innovations are speeding along nowadays, it may be time to make that long-needed upgrade. Technology has advanced a lot in the past few years, never mind decades, and
the trickle-down effect has seen many value brands pack innovative designs into tools previously out of reach for many tradesmen. While cordless tools are getting more lightweight but retaining their power, pneumatics are getting quicker and
Milwaukee M18 FUEL SDS Max Rotary Hammer:Marketed as not only the world’s first cordless SDS Max rotary hammer, but also the first to be powered by an 18v battery, negating the use of an extension cord or generator when needing to use such a large hammer. Sure, with battery
technology advancing as quickly as it has, this was only a matter of time, but the hammer delivers on the promise so much, that the future of rotary hammers is looking more and more cordless.
Bosch GTS1041A REAXX Jobsite Table Saw: A market leader when it comes to power tool technology, Bosch have done it yet again with their innovative new table saw, which, incredibly, can detect human flesh! The technology is called Active Response Technology, and the system itself can identify flesh that comes into contact with the blade and rapidly drops the saw blade below the tabletop, this high-speed action helps reduce the potential for serious user injury.
Honeywell Sync Wireless: Lots of us tend to think about our feet or heads when it comes to protection on the job, whether on a site, or while handling heavy machinery. However, your hearing is just as important, and needs a bit of TLC. Step forward, Honeywell Sync Wireless earmuffs. With a Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) of 25, the Sync Wireless can pair with any Bluetooth 4.1 enabled device to stream music or answer phone calls. Music can be skipped and calls answered directly via the headset’s function buttons; truly a 21st century invention, if ever there was one! Whether your tools and equipment are the latest to hit the market or need an
upgrade, you’d be mad not to market your services effectively by considering joining a consumer directory such as Checkatrade. This free-to-access directory features only vetted and approved tradespeople, giving consumers extra reassurance when choosing a tradesperson in their local area. Find out more about what it takes to be a Checkatrade member at
www.checkatrade.com.
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