Masonry Magazine February 2007 Page. 38
POWER TOOLS
Bosch Litheon 18636-01 HD Slim Pk
Bosch Grinder 1803EVS
Bernstein said, "The primary benefit of lithium is power to weight. But there is a penalty to pay for that, and the penalty is cost. A contractor won't pay extra for lithium-ion, but they will for the benefits. They're willing to pay extra for a greater run time, more comfort, more productivity. Lithium is one component of that."
Two new angle grinders from Bosch Power Tools and Accessories in Mount Prospect, III., have the industry's first Electric Kickback Protection technology that shuts off the tool if the wheel binds. The five-inch (1803EVS) and six-inch (1806E) grinders have Restart Protection, which keeps the tool from turning back on until the user flips the switch off and then back on.
The company also added a new Litheon 36-volt drill driver (38636) and a hammer drill driver (18636) to its lineup in November 2006. The tools are up to 40 percent faster than lithium-ion drills with twice the run time of 18-volt drills.
Last July, Hitachi brought to market its new four-inch dry-cut masonry saw (CM4SB2) with an 11.6-amp motor that produces 11,500 RPM. A specially sealed armature coil helps minimize tool vibration and cuts noise.
The saw has a short base edge-to-blade distance, making it easier to cut into tight spaces. A one-touch lever quickly adjusts the depth of the cut.
Faster Caulking Without the Dripping
IMPRESSIVE NEW POWER TOOLS with lithium-ion and anti-vibration systems make it easy to overlook advancements in less prominent tool lines, such as caulk guns. But Milwaukee's new 14.4-volt caulk gun deserves notice.
Chen, product manager for cordless caulking guns for Milwaukee said, "It's an upgrade from what we already had on the market. One key difference is we have an auto reverse feature."
"Restart Protection prevents the startling effects of an unexpected grinder activation, as well as prevents grinders from skating across the floor causing damage to the tool or injury to those nearby," according to the company.
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