The Bosch PS42 12V Max EC Brushless tool was put in the hands of some ProStaffers recently, and the verdict is in. Jason Ridgeway, HVAC contractor and owner of Ridgeway Home Services; Jake Mengelkoch, cabinetmaker; and the Hub’s own Eric Aune “played” with the tool for a couple of months and took it for a Read more
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This is the first look we’ve had at the new reversible hex driver by Malco. Its an innovative yet simple design that sill definitely attract anyone with a drill/impact. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PYy2GKc4zQ Read more
Bluetooth earplugs? When I first learned of the Plugfones NRR earplugs I had no idea they were built for playing music but rather thought they were a some sort of powered noise-cancelling protection device. I was pleased to find out I was wrong, because you know, music while I work. I’ve been using the Plugfones Read more
My #5 pick comes from ProStaffer Andy Mickelson. The E Instruments BTU1500 “All-In-One” flue gas combustion analyzer for hvac residential & commercial boiler and furnace installation & maintenance. This is a 5-in-1 tool giving you draft & differential pressure measurement, Flue and ambient temp sensing, combustion efficiency, ambient CO monitor and has a built in Read more
I like simple tools that solve a problem without over complicating the process. That’s exactly what you get with the Ridgid STRAPLOCK Pipe Handle. The STRAPLOCK pipe handle gives the user a solid grip on plastic pipe (it works for any type of pipe, really) while assembling solvent weld joints. I often work alone and Read more