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https://youtu.be/Osx1fvQo_rk Milwaukee Tool has finally delivered a PACKOUT compatible charger to their many devoted fans of the PACKOUT storage and tool system. The new 48-59-1809 Six-bay Rapid Charger will set you back a steep $249.00 US but comes with some new features, at least new from Milwaukee. Will this be the charger you need to Read more

Milwaukee Tool has finally delivered a PACKOUT compatible charger to their many devoted fans of the PACKOUT storage and tool system.

The new 48-59-1809 Six-bay Rapid Charger will set you back a steep $249.00 US but comes with some new features, at least new from Milwaukee.

Will this be the charger you need to run out and buy right away? Or…should you wait until the M12/M18 version drops? Watch the video to get the details on performance, capabilities and a comparison to previous model chargers like the OG 6-bay M12/M18 Rapid charger and M12/M18 Super Charger.

 

https://youtu.be/kC2ZaWHjktc RIDGID has done it folks. They’ve built the smallest cordless copper press tool on the market and they’ve priced it super low! At just $1335.00 the RP115 Mini press tool will offer those looking to get into pressing a lower cost alternative to higher price kits. Watch the whole video for a complete rundown Read more

RIDGID has done it folks. They’ve built the smallest cordless copper press tool on the market and they’ve priced it super low! At just $1335.00 the RP115 Mini press tool will offer those looking to get into pressing a lower cost alternative to higher price kits.

Watch the whole video for a complete rundown of the new RP115 Mini 12V press tool. I even do a full comparison to the very popular RIDGID RP241 compact 12V tool.

If you want more specs on these tools and more from RIDGID check out their channel or website https://bit.ly/3eVodrpRIDGIDtools

We visit the newly-built Martin Softball campus on the campus of the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign to talk with Chris Asklund, project manager for A&R Mechanical, about the heating component of the project and its reliance of NIBCO butterfly and ball valves, and strainers. The new state-of-the-art indoor practice facility for the Fighting Illini softball Read more

We visit the newly-built Martin Softball campus on the campus of the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign to talk with Chris Asklund, project manager for A&R Mechanical, about the heating component of the project and its reliance of NIBCO butterfly and ball valves, and strainers.

The new state-of-the-art indoor practice facility for the Fighting Illini softball program was built thanks to a sizable lead naming gift from Rex Martin and his daughters, Ashley Martin and Alexis Martin-Klose. Their gift will honor their late wife and mother, Alice Martin.

https://youtu.be/FwbgAQi2rsk Milwaukee has added another M18 powered pipe threader. This time the new entry is a compact model w/ their famed ONE-KEY technology and a its own lightweight, self-branded die sets. Catalog# 2870-22 is the full kit as tested, it include the aluminum dies for threading 1/2″ to 1-1/4″ iron pipe. When compared to the Read more

Milwaukee has added another M18 powered pipe threader. This time the new entry is a compact model w/ their famed ONE-KEY technology and a its own lightweight, self-branded die sets. Catalog# 2870-22 is the full kit as tested, it include the aluminum dies for threading 1/2″ to 1-1/4″ iron pipe.

When compared to the 2019 released M18 FUEL Threader w/ ONE-KEY (standard size) the compact tool uses a different style of die interface whereas the #2874-22 threader accepts RIDGID 12R style dies which most plumbing and HVAC contractors already own.

A new lightweight aluminum dies set is also available for the standard size #2874 tool as well. This new set is the 12R style but weighing in at 50% of the cast steel dies that have longtime been part of the pipe threading landscape. Here’s a link to the new Milwaukee 1/2″ – 2″ High Speed NPT portable pipe threading forged aluminum die head kit.

 

Eric Aune with Mechanical Hub joins American Plumber Stories for a “Signing Day” special at the Build My Future event, hosted by the Iowa Skilled Trades. Take a look at the exhibitors and the hands-on experiences offered for students considering a career in the trades. Iowa Governor, Kim Reynolds, also presents at the celebration and Read more

Eric Aune with Mechanical Hub joins American Plumber Stories for a “Signing Day” special at the Build My Future event, hosted by the Iowa Skilled Trades. Take a look at the exhibitors and the hands-on experiences offered for students considering a career in the trades. Iowa Governor, Kim Reynolds, also presents at the celebration and signs each student’s letter of intent as they commit to their future in the trades after high school.