Cool Tools: Bosch Set to Release Highly Anticipated Flesh Detecting Table Saw

May 16, 2016 Shane Hedmond

Accidents happen when you least expect them and many times they’re caused by tools and equipment you use every day on the job. All it takes is a split second before disaster can strike, so every one of them counts. That’s where technology can step in and prevent major injuries before they happen and that’s exactly what Bosch is hoping to accomplish with the pending release of their new flesh detecting table saw.

REVIEW: Bosch 1/2" Impact Driver

May 11, 2016 William Lucus

Review: Bosch 1/2" Impact Driver

World’s First 3D Printed Excavator to Be Unveiled at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017

April 28, 2016 Shane Hedmond

CONEXPO-CON/AGG is an internationally known convention that showcases the latest and greatest construction equipment and technologies every three years. Originally formed as CONEXPO in 1909, the event merged with the International Concrete and Aggregates show in 1996, thus the current hyphenated name. The next CONEXPO-CON/AGG will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada from March 7-11, 2017.

[VIDEO] Six Wheel Loaders Fight Each Other on the Streets of China

April 20, 2016 Shane Hedmond

Well, it’s a tough time to be a heavy equipment operator in China, apparently. Last week, we posted a video that shows a wheel loader operator crushes two cars for getting in his way. Now, it’s wheel loader versus wheel loader in the most intense machinery fight I’ve ever seen.

[VIDEOS] Indianapolis Man Collects Historical Construction Equipment

April 14, 2016 Shane Hedmond

Many people throughout the world have made hobbies and even careers out of repairing and restoring antique cars and trucks, but what about antique construction equipment? Due to the sheer size and weight of the machines of the past, it places of major limitations on their collect-ability to be sure. At least one man has taken it upon himself to collect them before we lose them all.

Don't Miss Out on This Great DeWALT Deal

April 6, 2016 William Lucus

Today only, Amazon has a DeWALT 20v Brushless combo Drill and Impact Kit on sale for $199! Home Depot is currently listing this set at $279, so it's a steal of a deal, especially for a random Thursday. The offer only lasts until 12am PST, so act fast!

DEWALT DCK281D2 20V Max XR Lithium Ion Brushless Compact Drill/Driver & Impact Driver Combo Kit

$199.99

Buy on Amazon

Brushless motor delivers up to 57% more run time over brushed
XR Li-Ion batteries with fuel gauge provide 33% more capacity over standard packs
DCD790 20V MAX* 1/2" drill/driver compact lightweight design fits into tight areas
DCF886 20V MAX 1/4" impact driver compact design fits into tight areas
Both tools feature LED lights with 20 second trigger release delay providing increased visibility in dark or confined spaces

Enter to Win a Milwaukee ½" Hammer Drill Kit with ONE-KEY ($349 Value)

March 31, 2016 Shane Hedmond

Construction Junkie is excited to announce a giveaway of one of the most advanced cordless hammer drills on the market, the Milwaukee Tool M18 Fuel ½” Hammer Drill with ONE-Key. The hammer drill boasts torque of 1200 in-lbs, 2 speeds (RPM 0-550/0-2,000), and a BPM of 0-32,000. Besides the tool, also included in the kit (and this giveaway) is (2) XC5.0 extended capacity batteries, an M18 & M12 multi-voltage charger, a side handle, bit holder, belt clip, and carrying case

You Can Now Track Your Tool’s Location Using Milwaukee One Key

March 21, 2016 Shane Hedmond

Thanks to technology, your misplaced items are getting easier and easier to find. For those of you who are constantly misplacing your keys and phone, you can get sensors to help you locate them. Even though GPS and sensor technology has been used for tracking items for years, if you lost one of your tools on a job site or around the house, you were stuck scouring the earth to find it. Milwaukee Tool is hoping to make your life just a little bit easier with the latest addition to their quickly growing tool platform, Milwaukee One-Key: tool tracking.

Build Tiny Structures with These Mini Materials

March 16, 2016 Shane Hedmond

Everybody gets pretty psyched about the idea of bigger and stronger construction materials and equipment, but, I’ve got news for you, smaller materials are pretty cool too. Mad 3D printing scientist Lance Abernathy recently completed a series of fingertip sized power tools that actually work, but now a different genius has created building materials that match their size.

ENDED - Enter to Win a FREE Coffeeboxx ($249.99 value)!!!

March 1, 2016 Shane Hedmond

We’ve written about it in our Cool Tools section and we put it on our Ultimate Construction Holiday Gift Guide 2015, now we’ve partnered with Oxx to give you the chance win your very own Coffeeboxx, the world’s toughest coffee machine, for free ($249.99 value)! All you have to do is sign up for our email newsletter in the form below and cross your fingers! (If you’re already signed up for our newsletter, you’ll still need to fill out the form below to officially enter)