Qualified Remodeler Magazine

MAR 2013

Qualified Remodeler helps independent remodeling firms to survive, become more professional and more profitable by providing must-have business information, namely best business practices, new product information and timely design ideas.

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POWER TOOLS / PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT 19 21 23 20 22 19 Reaches Tight Corners Paslode's 16-gauge Angled Li-ion Cordless Finish Nailing System, at just 4.5 lbs., reaches tough corners and tight spaces while minimizing fatigue. This lightweight system also eliminates compressor noise, hose management and clutter. Featuring a 7.4-volt battery and a one-hour rapid charger, the system drives up to 6,000 nails per charge. Each Fuel+Nail Combo Pack includes 1,000 nails and a quick lode fuel cartridge that delivers enough fuel to drive them. Circle 19 or visit ForResidentialPros.com/10880563 20 Hammer Drill/Impact Driver The Hilti TE 2-A18 Compact Rotary Hammer is lighter in weight, while the TE 2-A18 Rotary offers more run time. Both models have high-efficiency motors and are suited for drilling anchor or through holes in concrete, brick and block with an optimum drilling diameter range of 3/16 to 3/8 in. CPC battery technology protects the battery, switch and motor for increased durability and longer battery life. The tools feature a drop-resistant housing. Circle 20 or visit ForResidentialPros.com/10834480 21 Trim Router With its modular design and tool-less base changes, Festool's MFK 700 trim router can 58 March 2013 QR ForResidentialPros.com transform from a vertical to a horizontal position with a few simple steps. The tool can trim laminate and edge band or rout grooves for inlays and can use bearing-less bits when used with the attachable base feeler bearing. Fine depth adjustments (1/256 in.) and dust extraction suit the router for light routing tasks. Circle 21 or visit ForResidentialPros.com/10834457 22 Compact Tools DeWalt's 20-volt MAX lithium-ion system, includes a compact drill/driver, a premium drill/driver, two impact drivers, a compact hammer drill, a premium hammer drill, a reciprocating saw, a circular saw, an SDS rotary hammer, a right-angle drill (shown) and a work light. The system features compact and premium tools that offer 1.5 and 3.0 Ah lithium-ion batteries, which provide up to 35 percent more runtime versus other 18-volt lithium-ion tools. Circle 22 or visit ForResidentialPros.com/10834438 23 Impact Driver Porter-Cable's 1/4-in. hex 4.3-amp impact driver (PCE201) features a 4.3-amp motor and delivers 3,500 beats per minute. The metal gear housing helps dissipate heat buildup caused by the impacting mechanism. The impact driver delivers 1,450 in.-lbs. of maximum torque at 2,900 rpm. Other 25 24 features include an electric brake, 1/4-in. hex chuck and external brushes for easy servicing. Circle 23 or visit ForResidentialPros.com/10834586 24 Two-speed Screwdriver Milwaukee Tools' M4 Two-speed Screwdriver features 44 in.-lbs. of peak torque and a 21-position clutch with auto shut-off. The screwdriver offers improved torque control during repetitive applications. Two speeds, 200 and 600 rpm, offer further user control for precision work. It incorporates RedLink Intelligence electronics and Redlithium 2.0 batteries. Circle 24 or visit ForResidentialPros.com/10834558 25 Hammer Drill/Impact Driver Hitachi's 18-volt lithium-ion brushless hammer drill and impact driver are powered by high-capacity 3.0-Ah lithium-ion slide type batteries for fade-free power, less weight and longer battery life than NiCad batteries. Managed by a microprocessor chip that delivers current flow to the motor, brushless tools experience up to 50 percent longer run time between charges, increased power and extended durability with low maintenance, the manufacturer says. They feature optical trigger switches that communicate with the micro-processor and deliver smoother motor acceleration. Circle 25 or visit ForResidentialPros.com/10834484

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