The Milwaukee Digital Inspection Camera

My neighbor finally got his hands on the new Milwaukee Digital Inspection Camera and has not put it down since. He loved the gadget so much he practically tried it everywhere. He looked over the garage, under the kitchen sink, and behind the cabinets; practically anything he could think of.

I give a thumbs up to Milwaukee for the M-Spector Digital Inspection 12 volt Cordless Camera. Primary Applications are Plumbers (Service): "Long-Distance" drain inspection. They also have available in two models- one that allows standard AA batteries (Milwaukee Tool 2300-20)and the one in picture which is powered by a 12-volt lithium-ion battery. The battery and charger that comes with this tool also works with the Milwaukee Tool 2401-22 12 Volt Lithium ion Cordless Compact Driver Power Tool. Milwaukee will be expanding their 12 Volt line of tools in the near future.

Have You tried the Milwaukee Digital Inspection Camera yet?

The Very Famous PLS 180 Laser

The PLS Laser comes in a plastic compact case and includes the following

• A detector – which I will talk about in detail below
• A bracket for attaching the detector
• A magnetic bracket

The PLS 180 has very simple controls and on/off button, a pulse button, and light indicators.

When you press the on/off button you get a level beam, press again and get a plum beam, a third time and get a combination of plum and level. It’s that simple. There is also a way to override the self leveling function and use a perpendicular angle for those unique projects.

Now let’s talk about the detector. The detector basically helps locate the beam outdoors or when working in faint conditions. When aligned the detector omits a continuous tone as oppose to fast or slow beeps. There is also a way to mute the annoying beeping sound and use the arrow on the detector screen instead. When aligned with the beam the arrow turns into a horizontal line.

Got to love that tool!

Drop us a line and let us know why you love the PLS 180 Laser.

The Price of Steel Keeps Rising

From what I have heard the price of steel in China heavily influences steel costs and is impacting the bottom line of virtually every construction project.

The price of steel has skyrocketed primarily because of the large demand for the product in China. As the world's most populous country continues to expand, the requests for new buildings increase, resulting in a construction boom exploding in cities like Beijing, Hong Kong and Shanghai, says Daniel Meyer from Business First.

From 1997 to 2003, China increased steel consumption from 100 million tons to nearly 260 million tons; the latter a figure that is nearly double the total consumption in the U.S.

At this point it is unknown what the future direction of prices will be because of uncertainty when it comes to the long-term factors of price changes within the steel industry.

The best Ace Tool can do for our customers is to try to get them price breaks when they buy a skid of nails. A skid consist of anywhere from 40 -48 boxes of nails. So if a box of nails costs $30 and you buy a skid of nails for $25 a box. This may last for the next couple of months and in the next couple of months when the same box now costs $35 you still have it for $25.

What's So Special About Impacts?

What is so special About Impacts?

Impacts are better than hammerdrills and driver-drills. They have:

• 3x more power
• 1,000 RPM faster
• 30% lighter
• 35% more compact
• 20% longer run time -
• Versatility

Uses include:

• Automotive
• Installation
• Woodworking
• Electrician
• Garage Door
• Plumbing
• HVAC
• Anchoring

“Torque matters”, it is the measurement of “rotational force”. Torque is always expressed as pounds.

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Belt Sanders

Belt Sanders are versatile power tools used primarily in sanding wood, paint, filler, and other materials. Powerful enough to handle the toughest jobs, yet sufficiently balanced for detailed work. They have an aggressive cut and are used to remove large amounts of material quickly.

Types of Trade

• Finish Carpenters
• Cabinet Builders
• Deck and Patio Builders
• General Contractors
• Remodelers and DIY’s
• Woodworkers

Belt Speed – The speed of the belt is one of the most important factors of a belt sander. It is this feature that mainly determines how fast stock is removed.

Power - Along with speed, power is also extremely important. The belt sander motor needs to be strong enough not to bog down when aggressive sanding is required.

Weight - weight is an important factor with a belt sander. If it weighs too little, the sander will not work aggressively enough or the end-user will have to apply a lot of pressure, risking gouging. If the sander is too heavy it can be very cumbersome carrying it around and make vertical sanding more tiresome than necessary.

Noise Level – in order to provide the maximum amount of comfort to the end user the noise
level should be below 90dB.

Cord Length – A good belt sander needs room to run. There is nothing worse than having to use an extension cord and have the bulky end of the cord get caught on your piecework piece.

Balance – How a sander is balanced is extremely important. If the sander’s weight is not evenly distributed it will sand the material unevenly. One of the best ways to test if a sander is balanced is to see how evenly it sands a piece of laminated particle board.