Happy Spring Break!
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by Eric Jopp
3d ago
Tool in Action Hey readers, I just want to take a moment and thank you for supporting Tools in Action. Everyone at Tools in Action has been working hard to provide you with great content. However, it’s Spring Break and we have all been taking some much-needed time off. We have one more article this week to round out our March features on women in the skilled trade and artisan professions. We will be back from Spring Break at the start of April and return to our regularly scheduled content and will highlight all the best tools and outdoor power equipment (OPE) coming out this spring. This week ..read more
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She Fits In: Women’s Workwear for Female DIY’ers & Professionals
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by Kiaya Freeze
1w ago
Tool in Action In the last decade there has been a dramatic increase in women going into the trades and performing their own DIY projects. However, you still have to search high and low for durable, functional women’s workwear for female DIY’ers and skilled trade professionals, meanwhile men have extensive workwear options available at major retailers. This lack of options makes the trade professions and hardware stores continue to feel like a boy club. Thankfully, new brands have popped up in the last decade and many favorited workwear brands have invested in their women’s workwear lines as w ..read more
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Female Welders, Silversmiths & Jewelry Artists You Should Know
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by Kiaya Freeze
2w ago
Tool in Action For the month of March we are featuring different women in the skilled trade and artisan professions who are creating an impact in their industries. This week we have female welders, silversmiths, and jewelry artists who bring their own unique flare to their respective crafts. Read last week’s article 9 Female Woodworkers & Carpenters That You Should Know. Meet Our Female Welders, Silversmiths, & Jewelry Artisans Jen Phillips | Page Buursma | Sarah Stork | Mikayla Gilman | Amber Rae Jen Phillips, Female Welder & Metal Sculptor This female welder is not just pro ..read more
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9 Female Woodworkers & Carpenters You Should Know
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by Kiaya Freeze
3w ago
Tool in Action Woodworking and carpentry have traditionally been male-dominated fields. Today we’re introducing you to nine female woodworkers and carpenters that have shaken-up the industry for the better. Learn how they got their starts, what they offer, and what you can learn from them. Stay tuned for more articles on female skilled trade professionals this month! Meet Our Female Woodworkers & Carpenters Jen Woodhouse | Sadie Mae | Anika Gandhi | Alma Rose Villalobos | Claire Baldwin | April Wilkerson | Brittany Bailey | Ana White | Charlee Ostrander Jen Woodhouse, Carpenter & Desig ..read more
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Get a FREE EGO Battery Now through April
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by Kiaya Freeze
1M ago
Tool in Action EGO is celebrating leap year by giving away a FREE battery with the purchase of select EGO outdoor power equipment (OPE). Customers save $200 to $399 per purchase. The promotion runs now February 29 through April 30, 2024. “What EGO OPE comes with a FREE EGO battery?” EGO Promo Eligible OPE 1 of 5 EGO Power+ 21 in. Select Cut Mower with Touch Drive Self-Propelled Tech EGO Power+ 21 in. Select Cut XP Mower with Touch Drive Self-Propelled Tech EGO Power+ 22 in. Aluminum Deck Select Cut Self-Propelled Lawn Mower EGO Power+ Powerload String Trimmer with Line IQ EGO P ..read more
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5 New Pocket-Sized Tools
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by Kiaya Freeze
1M ago
Tool in Action It’s always the larger hand tools like 18-20V drills, circular saws, or even outdoor power equipment announcements that get all the hype, but what about the tools that are a fraction of the cost and size? Today we are highlighting five new pocket-sized power tools recently released by our favorite brands. Pocket-Sized Tools Milwaukee screwdriver Harbor Freight pliers Kobalt headlamp Milwaukee rotary tool TEKTON Wobble Handle Milwaukee 4-in-1 Pocket Precision Multi-Bit Screwdriver Milwaukee redesigned their multi-bit screwdriver to be more ergonomic and precise–and has with a ..read more
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Hilti Nuron Drill/Driver & Impact Wrench Review
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by Eric Jopp
1M ago
Tool in Action Last October Hilti flew me out to their headquarters in Germany to give us an inside look at the 40 new 2024 Hilti Nuron power tools and equipment. I’m excited to announce that I have two of those new tools in the workshop to review for you. We are reviewing the new Hilti Nuron 22V Cordless Drill/Driver and the Hilti Nuron 22V Cordless Impact Wrench. Let’s jump into the specs and features and what sets these two tools apart from the rest. New Hilti Tools Hilti Nuron Advantage Hilti Cordless Drill Driver Hilti Cordless Impact Wrench What is the Advantage of Hilti Nuron? Both of ..read more
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How Are Power Tools & Safety Technology Saving Skilled Trade Professionals?
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by Kiaya Freeze
1M ago
Tool in Action The skilled trade professions are one of the most dangerous work fields, with construction injuries accounting for over 50% of workplace accidents. Jobsite accidents, heart hazards, musculoskeletal injuries are all risks these workers face at work each day. But here is some good news. Multiple tool brands are developing better safety technology for power tools, equipment, and even workwear meant to prevent these injuries and even death. Today we take a closer look at the brands and products that are paving the way for a safer workplace for skilled trade workers. Kinds of Safety ..read more
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Walabot DIY 2M Visual Stud Finder Review
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by Eric Jopp
1M ago
Tool in Action Stud finders are great for locating studs, pipes, and wires when mounting a TV or identifying a load-bearing wall. The Walabot DIY 2M is your smart stud finder that sends a clear view of what is inside your walls to your smartphone, and at a great price for everyday consumers. Today we are going over the features of this smart stud finder, how to use it, and if it deserves a spot in your toolbox. How Walabot DIY 2M Works Dan and I recorded a video walking you through how to use the Walabot DIY 2M, we went through its features, and compared it to the pro model called Walabot DIY ..read more
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Did Louisville Ladder Make the Best Ladder?
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by Eric Jopp
1M ago
Tool in Action Who makes the best ladder? This is one of my endless quests. I have always been impressed by brands WERNER and Gorilla Ladders. But even a stable ladder made from quality materials still feels awkward to work on, you strain your sides and back reaching because it can’t get close enough to your project, and it’s not versatile enough to use for every project. Well, Louisville Ladder must have been listening because they’re new cross-step ladder addresses all these common problems. This year I went to World of Concrete and I got to spend some time at the Louisville Ladder booth. Th ..read more
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