Journal of Light Construction: Equipment

Milwaukee M18 Fuel Drill/Driver

Mon, 13 May 2013 01:21:49 EST

The brushless 2603-22 is light, fast, and powerful

Tune-Up App

Mon, 13 May 2013 01:40:15 EST

Step-by-step coaching on how to tune and maintain power tools

Second Look

Mon, 13 May 2013 01:23:09 EST

A year after it was reviewed in JLC, how is the Hilti Autofeed Drywall Screw Magazine holding up?

18-Volt Brushless Impact Drivers

Mon, 13 May 2013 02:10:20 EST

High-efficiency brushless motors and better batteries push the capacity of these full-size tools further than ever

Werner Ladder Tech Support

Mon, 13 May 2013 01:40:50 EST

The company promises to answer technical questions posted on its website within 48 hours

Copemaster Update

Mon, 13 May 2013 01:36:06 EST

You can still buy parts -- and a new model is in the works

Chappell Master Framer Square

Mon, 13 May 2013 01:21:19 EST

This precise, American-made, stainless-steel layout instrument has unique decimal scales and patented rafter tables

X-Ray Vision

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 02:51:36 EST

DeWalt has added a Hand-Held Radar Scanner to its 12-volt Max lithium-ion system

Ultimate Framer

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 02:42:01 EST

With the Chappell Master Framer, you can calculate cuts for complex roof frames

Cordless Power

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:42:44 EST

Hilti says its TE 2-A18 Rotary Hammer Drill delivers the same power as the TE 2 corded model

Roofer's Safety Equipment

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:41:12 EST

The Li'L Bucket of Safe-Tie has everything a worker needs to be OSHA-compliant up on the roof

Wind- and Solar-Powered Generator

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 04:02:44 EST

Batteries that are recharged by solar panels and a wind generator supply DC power to an inverter, which converts it to AC power.

The Secret Life of Cordless Drills

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 11:37:25 EST

From trimming cow tails to powering wheelchairs, cordless drills have plenty of work to do even off the job site

Makita Cordless Random Orbit Sander

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 03:23:35 EST

Though slower and heavier than corded models, the LXOB01 works surprisingly well

Portable LP Generator

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 03:33:56 EST

Generac's new LP5500 holds a 20- or 30-pound fuel tank

Accutrax Pencil Blade

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 03:32:58 EST

A unique take on the lowly carpenterís pencil

High-End Level

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 03:16:25 EST

Sola's solid, one-pound MM Torpedo Level should stand up to job-site abuse

Compact Band Saw

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 12:55:36 EST

Powermaticís PM1500 15-inch band saw has a relatively small footprint and a 3-hp 230-volt motor

Flex Paint Kit

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 02:57:35 EST

Two handy painting tools now come in one package

Heavy-Duty Truss Hangers

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 02:31:45 EST

Simpson's new truss hangers are said to have some of the highest loads in the industry