TOOLS

IRWIN’s SPEEDBOR SUPREME line of premium wood-drilling bits includes 18" ship augers, 7.5" ship augers and self-feed bits. Engineered to make quick, clean holes, even in nail-embedded wood, the bits have a bi-metal construction and high-speed steel cutting edge that maintains sharpness and withstands repeated nail strikes, the company explains.

The new XTREME 12V MAX* 1 3/4" brushless bandsaw (DCS375B) is lightweight at 6.54 pounds with an integrated guard making it ideal for overhead and one-handed cutting jobs, DEWALT explains. The 1 3/4"cut capacity allows for cuts through small metal diameters with additional room to cut 1 5/8" comfortably. The variable-speed trigger helps provide control when cutting through harder materials.

The Makita XPH14 hammer drill has a full 1,250 inch-pounds of torque (highest torque in its category, Makita notes) and can drill 2 9/16" self-feed bits with ease — a go-to application for plumbers. It’s powered by the same fast-charging 18V LXT batteries that are compatible with more than 275 LXT tools and products.

The LENOX pliers wrench is the ideal plumbing tool with large 3" jaw capacity, the company explains. The smooth jaws help provide damage-free operation to a wide array of plumbing fixtures including flush valves. It’s patented quick-adjust mechanism ensures fast, easy adjustment, even in the most confined workspaces.

The RIDGID RP 351 is an in-line standard press tool engineered to deliver reliability and efficiency in the tightest spaces, the company explains. Featuring a 360-degree swivel head, it has an advanced brushless motor requiring no scheduled maintenance; SlimGrip handle for enhanced balance and control; and most-advanced LED interface and lighting, RIDGID adds.

Milwaukee Tool’s new Streamline ACR press jaws and ring made in partnership with Mueller Streamline allows users to complete refrigerant line installations with a flame-free, efficient alternative to traditional brazing, Milwaukee Tool notes. The jaws and ring are designed for the full range of Mueller Streamline ACR press fittings from 1/4" to 1 1/8" and are compatible with the MILWAUKEE M18 FORCE LOGIC press tools.

Klein Tools Digital Level measures 0 to 90°, 0 to 180°, or dual-axis bullseye ranges with preprogrammed, commonly used target pitches for efficiency and ease-of-use. Paired with the Klein Tools plumbers kit, the level can be mounted to brass, copper, PVC, and other nonmagnetic pipes and conduits, Klein points out.

The L.S. Starrett Co.’s new series of “3X Power” bi-metal reciprocating saw blades feature teeth that cut more efficiently, enabling users to make up to three times the number of cuts than convention blades, and are engineered for use on corded or cordless saws. The company states the blades also are highly resistant to breakage and feature a reinforced shank.