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Retractable tether helps secure tools Gear Keeper's RT3-5605 heavy-tool retractable tether, a product of HAMMERHEAD INDUSTRIES , has a reach extending more than 55 in. and an ultra-low profile to keep tools close when stored but completely accessible when in use. Engineered so the tool, application and recoil/retraction force are in balance, the retractor mechanism is designed to retract the lanyard, not the tool. Tools are attached via a stainless steel, thumb-controlled locking-gate carabiner; a thumb-controlled gear lock can secure a tool at any extension length. Circle 24 on inquiry card Family of bandsaws JPW INDUSTRIES presents the family of JET Tools 15-, 18- and 20-in. Steel Frame Bandsaws with added resaw and rip capabilities to enable a wider range of woodcutting tasks. The bandsaws include micro-adjustable, four-sided blade guard, dual 4-in. dust collection ports, paddle off-switch with safety key and steel frame construction. All the bandsaws are equipped with extruded, dual-position fences that can be used flat for inlays and furring strips or upright for crown moulding and other materials. Circle 21 on inquiry card Extra battery power removes the cord MAKITA powers its 18V X2 LXT Brushless Lithium-ion Cordless Recipro Saw (Model XRJ06m) with two 18-volt lithium-ion batteries for longer run time, power and per- formance. Along with freedom from a cord, the 18-volt batteries are those used across the company's 18V cordless tool lineup. The reciprocating saw has a crank mechanism engineered for less blade deflection and a brushless motor. An LED light illuminates line of cut, and the saw includes a retract- able tool hook and tool-less blade change. Circle 20 on inquiry card Four self-retracting lifeline offerings WERNER expands its portfolio of Self Retracting Lifelines (SRLs) with four families. The Bantam6 family meets Class A Safety Standards, is available with a steel or aluminum hook and weighs less than 2 ½ lbs. Baseline SRLs meet Class B safety standard performance testing and provide an affordable option. With a 400-lb. capacity, Max Patrol includes WebAlert inspectable webbing and impact-resistant housing. Offering the broadest range of web and cable models, the AutoCoil2 features an internal braking mechanism to ensure safety. Circle 22 on inquiry card Jobsite lighting with folding panel design RIDGID introduces its GEN5X Hybrid Folding Panel Light which puts out 2,500 lumens in every direction. With its folded panel design, the light can be used as a panel light or can fold outward for 360-degree light output. On the lowest setting, the light can run up to 14 hours on a single battery; it can also be plugged into an outlet. Durable, lightweight material and temperature control electronics keep the LED from overheating make the light suitable for jobsites. Circle 23 on inquiry card Nailer, stapler in one for wood flooring installs ESTWING rolls out its inaugural line of pneumatic tools, and one introduction is the EFL50Q 2-in-1 Flooring Nailer and Stapler. Partnered with Prime Global Products, the flooring nailer provides the flexibility to switch between the two most popular floor- ing fasteners. The light-strike bumper drives 16-gauge L-cleats or 15.5-gauge ½-in. crown staples. An interchangeable base plate provides the versatility to install floor- ing from 5 ⁄ 8 to ¾ in., and its top-load magazine holds up to 120 fasteners ranging from 1 ½ to 2 in. Circle 19 on inquiry card PRODUCTS 54 October 2016 QR QualifiedRemodeler.com Tools