What’s new in power tool accessories

Impact accessories
DeWalt introduces its new Impact Ready line of impact driver-qualified power tool accessories. The DW2169 kit is the first in this line and features 28 pieces of the most common impact driver accessories. The pieces are rated for performance in impact drivers up to 2,000 in.-lbs. of torque.

The set includes six-point deep sockets, nutsetters, socket adapters and screwdriving bits. It also includes a patented 20-degree pivoting bit tip holder that’s helpful in close-quarters tightening, and double-ended 1" bits with two usable ends. Item 135

Arch cutting blade for hypoid saws
Arcus adds to its right-contour arch-cutting circular saw blade line with its new left-contour shaped blade for hypoid and work-drive saws with round 5/8" arbors. The Arcus blade allows a circular saw to cut arches and 15" and larger radii. The 24-tooth blade cuts wood or plastic smoothly so it needs little or no sanding. Item 136

Framing saw blade cuts faster
Irwin Industrial Tools offers the new Marathon WeldTec circular saw blade with carbide teeth that are welded, not brazed, to the blade. Its UC2 carbide and every-other-tooth (E.O.T.) grind technology offers enhanced cut quality and makes it the fastest framing blade ever, claim Irwin sources.

The blade’s welded carbide teeth result in a 30 percent stronger tooth bond for longer blade life. The sub-micro grain UC2 carbide teeth are 70 percent tougher than standard carbide teeth and stay sharp longer. With E.O.T. grind technology, every other tooth is ground slightly thinner for superior cutting speed; innovative heat vents and expansion slots help make straighter cuts and enhance chip ejection. A reinforced shoulder improves durability. Item 137

Drop-in anchor bit
Relton offers the SDS-Plus Stop drill bit for use with drop-in anchor installation. Its shoulder prevents over-drilling, especially helpful in overhead applications because the user doesn’t have to drill longer or deeper than necessary.

The shoulder also helps reduce chances of hitting reinforcing steel or re-rod in concrete. With the hole drilled to a predetermined depth, there is less chance of dropping an anchor too far into the hole. Item 138

Ferrous-cutting saw blades
Diablo offers the Steel Demon saw blade that is designed for the extreme demands of ferrous metal cutting. It offers super-fast, precise cuts without sparks, heat and burred edges.

The blade lasts up to 40 times longer than standard abrasive disks and provide a much safer cut with much less dust and debris.

Like all Diablo blades, the Steel Demon saw blades come equipped with laser-cut stabilizer vents that reduce vibration and help make more precise cuts. The Freud-made TiCo carbide withstands impact, resists wear and lasts longer than standard carbide in metal cutting applications, while the durable, triple-chip tooth design maximizes blade life and speed for burr-free cuts. Its tri-metal, shock-resistant brazing system allows the carbide tips to withstand extreme impact for maximum durability. The red, non-stick coating prevents gumming and corrosion. The blades, available from 6 1/2" to 14" diameter, are ideal for cutting steel studs, steel pipe and steel sheet. Item 139

Recip saw blades
Milwaukee introduces its Ice Edge blades, a new generation of reciprocating saw blades designed to handle tough metal cutting.

Its bi-metal construction features eight percent cobalt so the blades are flexible enough to prevent shock, fatigue and shattering. The completely redesigned blade optimizes metal cutting with precision-ground teeth and a radiused back face that increases tooth strength for faster cuts and longer blade life.

The positive rake on the cutting edges aggressively removes chips and its deeper gullets help keep the cut clear and cool. Milwaukee’s cryogenic heat-treat process penetrates the full depth of the blade and induces a permanent change in the microstructure of the high-speed steel cutting edge, improving hardness, wear resistance and dimensional stability. The 1/2" universal tang fits all recip saw models. Item 140

Metal-stud cutting blade
The M. K. Morse Company offers its Metal Devil Stud Cutter, a 14" carbide-tipped circular saw blade for cutting burr-free steel studs. The patent-pending tooth design reduces vibration and chipped teeth for longer blade life and less operator fatigue. Its unique gullet evacuates metal chips efficiently for faster cutting. For use on 18 gauge and 24 gauge steel studs and other steel with up to 1/8" wall thickness. Item 141

Published in the September/October 2007 issue of Contractor Tools and Supplies magazine.

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