Nailing Systems and more new products
 |
Nailing Systems: Lighter and Smaller than Most Tools
Two new pneumatic nailing systems, the SuperFramer SN883CH/34° and SuperFramer SN883RH, feature a compact design and weigh 6.8 lb and 7 lb, respectively. Both models have a selective trigger system and can be contact or single fired with no adjustments to the tools. They are also equipped with an open nose for easy jam clearance, nose magnet and dial adjustable depth control. Both SuperFramer nailing systems will shoot nails 2 to 3 1/4 in. in length, clipped head, 34° paper collated. Applications include framing, sheathing, sub floors, decking and more. MAX USA CORP.; 800-223-4293; www.maxusacorp.com  |
LED Bulbs: Illuminates Stadium Seating
A line of S6 Right-Angle Candelabra LED bulbs can be used in many applications such as lighting stadium seating, theater stair pathways, aisles and accent night lighting. They fit almost any S6 screw base application with a right-angle mounting fixture-to-lens setup. The S6 LED bulbs consume 0.935 watts of power compared to the usual 4 or 7 watts for incandescent used in these applications. LEDtronics Inc.; 800-579-4875; www.ledtronics.com
 |
 |
 |
Safety Products: Kits for Tradesmen
A full range of products for the construction industry include Construction Safety Kits, which are available for the laborer, basic and deluxe Tradesman. Each kit comes equipped with hard hats, leather palm work gloves and protective eyewear. The Tradesman's kits also include reusable hearing protection. The North Duralite III is a light serviceable self-retracting lifeline that offers up to 12 ft of fall protection and fits in the palm of the hand. It is self-retracting and one of the lightest on the market, says the manufacturer. Also, with one first time adjustment, the North RITE-ON harness will go right on without further alteration. It weighs 4.3 lb.North Safety Products; 888-422-3798; www.northsafety.com  |
Paint Stripper: Works Without Peel-Away Paper
SMART STRIP designed to remove up to 15 layers of architectural and industrial coatings from virtually any substrate, the maker claims. This water-based, self-sealing paste goes on wet and stays that way for 24 hours or longer, maximizing its ability to soften and separate layered-on-paint and coatings from the surfaces beneath them. SMART STRIP is non-hazardous and contains no volatile organic compounds. It offers an average spread rate of 45 to 50 sq ft to a gallon and can be applied to wood, brick, metal and more. Dumond; 800-245-1191; www.dumondchemicals.com  |
 |
Laser Measuring Tool: Fits Into Pocket
Designed for indoor applications, the new DISTO A2 laser tool provides measurements within 1/8 in. at ranges of 197 ft. The A2 model is 4.9 x 2.2 x 14 in. in size and can run up to 5,000 hours on a single 9V battery. A simplified keypad with shortcut keys for addition, subtraction, area and volume calculation help make measuring fast and reliable, says the maker. Also, a bright red laser dot is clearly visible, making it easy to target objects in hard to access areas. Leica Geosystems; 770-326-9500; www.disto.com ×