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Articles in Sept-Oct 2005 issue of Tools of the Trade

• ICE
• By the numbers
• Great gadgets: cool tools for less than $100
  by Mark Clement
• Laser level and square
• Work gloves
• FCC
• New tool brands launched: Worx, Hemi, Kawasaki, and Rockwell are latest pro brands
  by Katy Tomasulo
• Deals on wheels: Part 2: you've calculated dealer costs, taken your test drives, and mapped out your payments. Now you're ready to deal
  by Michael Springer
• Laser hole locator
• Rotary hammer: Hitachi's DH24PF3 rotary hammer features a 7.0-amp motor that delivers 2.5 foot-pounds of impact energy, the most in its class according to the maker, with 0 to 1,150 rpm and 0 to 4,600 impacts per minute
• Ironclad
• Bosch offers new batteries: BlueCore batteries avoid heat problems to last longer
  by Katy Tomasulo
• High gear: our fastest framer runs with the latest class of 7 1/4-inch wormdrive and hypoid saws
  by Michael Davis
• Laser level: ideal for interior jobs, the Pentax PLP-190 is a self-leveling horizontal/vertical visible plane laser with vertical plumb
• Tile saw
• MTV
• Drill bit sharpener
  by Katy Tomasulo
• Trim lines: small brad nailers play a big role when it's time for trim-out
  by Steve Veroneau
• Line lasers
• Jobsite heaters
• NBC News in Washington, D.C., reported that thieves used a backhoe to rip out end steal an ATM machine in Dale City, Va
• Electrical kit
  by Katy Tomasulo
• Mud bath: drywall finishing for when you can't sub it out
  by Mark Clement
• Laser pointers
• Flood light
• A 15-year-old girl in London was rescued from 130 feet up a construction crane after apparently climbing up and walking across a narrow beam—while sleepwalking
• Recalls: DeWalt compressors
  by Katy Tomasulo
• Detector
• Laser range meter
• Pressing tool
• Good news … bad news
• Lock down: Metabo adds security feature to rotary hammers
  by Katy Tomasulo
• Laser level: Pacific Laser Systems' PLS2 E System is the smallest, most powerful line laser available for indoor and outdoor use, the maker says
• Flexible Hose Clamp Driver
• Hand tools
• Worth repeating
• Nailer tips
  by Katy Tomasulo
• Laser level: the FatMax five-beam self-leveling laser from Stanley features five bright laser dots, integrated magnetic universal mount, out-of-level indicator, automatic shut-off, and heavy-duty magnetic damping compensator for quick leveling and stabili
• Rotary hammer: Makita's HR2432 1-inch rotary hammer features a built-in dust collection system—a large dust bag and enlarged fan that the company says are three times more efficient at collecting dust and debris, along with an in-line dust collection
• Work wear
• Pencil it in
• Site-built laminate countertops: here's how to control your schedule and increase your profits
  by Mike Guertin
• Laser line generator
• Rotary hammers
• Recip saw blades
• Do you believe in magic?
  by Rick Schwolsky
• Too weird for words
• Rack & roll: tools and techniques for rafter production
  by John Harman
• Laser level: the RT-7715-2 two-beam level and plumb CrossLiner laser from RoboToolz features automatic leveling, variable beam options for simultaneous or independent operation of vertical and horizontal lines, a locked line angle, fan angle of 140 degree
• Tool bag
• Mind over matter
  by Anne Dixon