Irwin Industrial Tools. Designed with a sleek profile to fit into hard-to-reach work spaces, the Vise-Grip Quick Adjusting Pipe Wrench adjusts with one hand. Its cast aluminum body makes it 40% lighter than standard 14-inch cast iron pipe wrenches. A forged steel upper jaw with broached teeth provides a sharp bite, and the 21/4-inch jaw capacity is ideal for pipes up to 11/2 inches in diameter. (800) 464-7946. www.irwin.com.
DeWalt. PVC pipe saws come in 12- and 18-inch models and feature an ergonomic design and soft-feel handle grip for comfort and control. The saws have a tool-free blade change for quick blade replacement, and they can be positioned for flush cutting without an adaptor. (800) 433-9258. www.dewalt.com.
Ridge Tool Company. Three RapidGrip wrench sizes have been added to the maker's line of heavy-duty, self-adjusting pipe wrenches. Designed for one-handed operation, the wrenches feature a rapid ratcheting action, a patented tooth design, and a spring-loaded hook jaw design that adjusts to any size work surface. A thumb trigger allows for easy application and removal. Sizes include 10-, 14-, and 18-inch models. (800) 769-7743. www.ridgid.com.
Cooper Hand Tools. The Lufkin ProSeries line of power tape measures includes models with 12-, 16-, 25-, 30-, and 35-foot blade lengths and comparable metric models. Each blade features a five-rivet reinforced end hook and a Ny-Clad nylon powder coating on each side. Each tape measure comes in a Hi-Viz orange case of injection molded high-impact ABS plastic. (919) 781-7200. www.cooperhandtools.com.
Keson Industries. The LLA38 Multi-Functional Laser Torpedo Level projects either a laser dot or laser line. The freestanding laser level features a removable magnetic, calibrated beam splitter that projects a line up to 360 degrees to level drop ceilings. A double magnetic base locks onto metal studs, pipes, or other ferrous surfaces to allow one-person operation. The level also features two 8-inch rulers. (800) 345-3766. www.keson.com.
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