Hand tools
Handheld core drill
Weighing only 9 lbs., the CDM-1H handheld core drill is designed for multiple applications, including electrical and plumbing jobs where operators need to drill through walls and floors. The 11-amp, 115 V, single-speed drill operates at 0 to 1,800 rpm. It excels in wet drilling applications up to 3 in. in diameter and can be used with the company's Cobra dry drilling bits up to 5 in. in diameter. Multiquip. www.multiquip.com.
Pneumatic hacksaw
With a blade stroke of 23/8 in., the Model 5 1212 0050 portable pneumatic hacksaw can cut 24-in.-diameter pipe at 90 degrees in one pass. The compact, lightweight design makes it easy to handle and operate, even in confined spaces. Plus, the 1.5-hp air motor handles tough environments like pipeline construction. It uses 51-cfm air at 90 psi. The tool is ideal for onsite cutting of pipes, tanks, structural steel, and other materials. CS Unitec Inc. www.csunitec.com.
Hydraulic cut-off saws
The direct-drive design of these saws provides consistent speed and torque with reduced maintenance requirements as compared with belt-driven saws. Equipped with wheels and handles, their hydraulic power packs are small enough to transport by pickup truck and can be positioned up to 75 ft. away. The LS 14's 14-in. blade provides a 5.3-in. cutting depth, while the LS 16's 16-in. blade offers 6.3-in. cutting depth. Both are ideal for underwater repairs, demolition, and utility maintenance. Atlas Copco Construction Tools. www.atlascopco.com/usus.
Reciprocating saw
The 15-amp Super Sawzall reciprocating saw provides the highest overload protection in the industry. The gear-protecting clutch extends gear and motor life by absorbing sudden blade lockup, and the saw maintains constant speed and power under cutting load. In addition, it produces extremely low vibration levels, which permits working longer with less fatigue. Milwaukee Electric Tool. www.milwaukeetool.com.
Electric screwdriver
The SE2800 screwdriver features a lightweight (2.64 lbs.), ergonomic design for fatigue-proof operation on jobs requiring extended use or awkward positions. The tool's 9½-in. length provides good balance in the hand, and a joist hanger keeps the tool within easy reach when working from a ladder or scaffold. The forward and reverse running motor features 106 in.-lbs. of torque and infinitely variable no-load speeds of up to 2,850 rpm. Metabo. www.metabousa.com.
