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MANUFACTURER TOOL TYPE MODEL NUMBER DATE COLUMN NO. RATING  
400MPH 400MPH Duct Tape   June 17/05 520
Bessey Kliklamp   Dec. 02/05 542 & 542a
Bessey MiniMax Bench Clamp   Dec. 02/05 542 & 542a
Bessey K Clamp   Dec. 02/05 542  
Bessey DuoKlamp   Dec. 02/05 542  
Bessey PowerGrip   Dec. 02/05 542  
Binford Propane Hammer B1313 April 1/05 509  
Black & Decker Pole Hedge Trimmer NPT318 Aug. 5/05 525 & 527  
Black & Decker Storm Station SS925 Nov. 11/05 539
Black & Decker Cyclone Multi Sander   Nov. 25/05 542  
Black & Decker Power Scissors SZ360S Dec. 2/05 541a  
Black & Decker Cordless Glue Gun GG500S Dec. 2/05 541a  
Black & Decker 14.4v Drill/Driver Kit BDG1400 Dec. 2/05 541a  
Black & Decker Pressure Washer PW1600 June 03/05 518  
Black & Decker Extended Sctrew Feeder ASF100EX June 24/05 521 & 525  
Black & Decker Cordless Pole Pruner NPP2018 July 29/05 525  
Black & Decker Crossfire Laser Level BDL310S Sept. 16/05 531
Black & Decker Bullseye Laser Level BDL196S Sept. 16/05 531  
Black & Decker SmartDriver Compact LI3000 Nov. 11/05 539  
Black & Decker Compact Cordless 14.4 Drill BDG1400K2 Nov. 25/05 541  
Black & Decker Wood Burner/Solder Iron C1500 Dec. 29/05 545  
Bosch Bluecore Cordless Drill/Drive 32618 Nov. 18/05 540
Bosch Sliding Compound Miter Saw 5412L Dec. 16/05 543
Bostitch TrimAir Air Compressor CAP1515 Oct. 07/05 535
Bostitch Polyurethane Air Hose Prozhoze Oct. 07/05 535  
Bostitch Finish Nailer FN16250K Oct. 07/05 535  
Bostitch Powerslam Hammer Tacker PC2K Oct. 07/05 535  
Dap Dynaflex Caulk   Nov. 18/05 540  
Dap DapTex Plus Foam Insulation   Nov. 18/05 540  
Dap Dap Removeable Sealant   Nov. 18/05 540  
Delta 10" Compound Miter Saw MS250 Feb. 25/05 504  
Delta Mobile Stand 36-136 July 01/05 522
DeWalt 18v Circular Saw DC390K March 11/05 506  
DeWalt 18v Finishing Nailer DC616K March 25/05 508
DeWalt 6-In-One Driver   June 24/05 521  
DeWalt Palm Sander D26441 July 01/05 522  
DeWalt Random Orbit Sander D26541 July 01/05 522  
DeWalt VS Random Orbit Sander D26543 July 01/05 522  
DeWalt Cordless Jig Saw DW331K July 01/05 522
DeWalt Corded Jig Saw DW330K July 01/05 522  & 526  
DeWalt Flush Cut Jig Saw Blade DT2074 Aug. 05/05 526  
DeWalt Laser Level - 3-Way DW099 Sept. 16/05 531  
DigiKit Digifence Digital Fence Syst.   Nov. 04/05 538
Duck Quick Corners   July 15/05 524  
EZ Stone EZ Stone Walkway Finish   July 15/05 524  
Fein Multimaster   June 24/05 521
General Bandsaw 17" 90-240M Dec. 16/05 543  
Henkel Painter's Mate Masking Tape   July 15/05 524  
Husky Cordless Spot Light HSK117 Oct. 24/05 537  
Husky 13 Gallon Compressor WL651099AJ Nov. 11/05 539  
Husky Portable Power (Inverter) 386-989 Dec. 16/05 542b & 543
Husky Tool Bag 16" 412-997 Dec. 16/05 542b & 543
King Canada Whole House Generator KCG-5000DES Oct. 14/05 536
King Canada Generator, 950 Watt KCG-950G Oct. 14/05 536
King Canada Generator, 3,000 Watt   Oct. 14/05 536  
King Canada Generator, 6,500 Watt   Oct. 14/05 536  
LaserKerf Miter Saw Laser Guide   Nov. 04/05 538
Lepage Poly Flexible Filler   April 15/05 511  
Lepage Umbrella Patch   April 15/05 511
Lepage Poly Strippa Mousse   June 24/05 521  
Lepage No More Nails Mtg Tape   June 24/05 521  
Loctite Power Grab   April 15/05 511  
Meredith Books Home How-to   Dec. 23/05 544  
Milwaukee Right Angle Attachment   May 27/05 517  
Milwaukee 28v Li-ion Combo Kit   Dec.16/05 543  
Milwaukee Orbital Super Sawzall 6523-21 April 22/05 512
Milwaukee Wrecker Saw Blades   April 22/05 512  
Milwaukee Demolition Recip Saw Blades   Dec. 16/05 542b & 543  
Old Masters Wood Stains   Feb. 11/05 502  
Olfa Multi-Blade Cutter PA-2 July 15/05 524
Olfa RH/LH Utility Knofe UTC-1 July 15/05 524  
Olfa Safety Knife SK-4 July 15/05 524  
Popular Woodworking Books Jigs & Fixtures   Dec. 23/05 544  
Popular Woodworking Books Turf   Dec. 23/05 544  
Popular Woodworking Books Professional Cabinetmaker   Dec. 23/05 544  
Popular Woodworking Books Cabinetmakers Reference   Dec. 23/05 544  
Porter-Cable Bicuit Joiner PC557 March 4/05 505  
Porter-Cable Dovetail Jig 4212 July 01/05 522
Ridgid 7 1/4" Worm Drive Saw R3210 Feb. 18/05 503  
Ridgid 7 1/4" Circular Saw R3200 March 18/05 507  
Ridgid Framing Nailer R350CHA June 17/05 520  
Ridgid Finishing Nailer R250SFA June 17/05 520  
Ridgid Cordless Angle Screwdriver R81030 Nov. 25/05 541
Ridgid Belt Sander 3x21 R2720 Dec. 02/05 542  
Ridgid Palm Sander 1/4 Sheet R2500 Dec. 02/05 542  
Ridgid Jointer - 6" JP0610 Dec. 16/05 543  
Ridgid Brad Nailer R13BNA Dec. 29/05 545
Rubbermaid Seal & Save Paint Container   July 22/05 524
Ryobi 18v Right Angle Drill P240 May 6/05 514  
Ryobi 18v Laminate Trimmer P600 May 6/05 514  
Ryobi 18v Corner Cat Sander P400 May 6/05 514
Ryobi 18v Caulking Gun P310 May 6/05 514  
Ryobi Garden Tiller RY46501 Aug. 5/05 527
Ryobi Pressure Washer RY80030 June 03/05 518  
Ryobi Tiller (Electric) RY46501 July 29/05 525  
Ryobi Miter Stand A18MS01 Sept. 16/05 530
Ryobi Compound Miter Saw TS1352 Sept. 30/05 534  
Ryobi MultiTaskit Laser Level Plus   Dec. 16/05 542b & 543  
Ryobi Drill Bit Kit - 215 Pieces   Dec. 16/05 543  
Sander Sitter Sander Sitter 6"`   June 17/05 520  
Skil Cordless Screw Driver ixo Nov. 18/05 540
Stanley Pro Tool Box   May 20/05 516a  
Stanley Anti Vibe hammer   May 20/05 516a  
Stanley Fat Max Level   May 20/05 516a
Stanley Fat Max Wrecking Bar   May 20/05 516a  
Stanley Fat Max Tape measure   May 20/05 516a  
Stanley Intellilaser Pro   May 20/05 516a
Stanley LED Flashlight MaxLife 369 Aug. 26/05 529  
Stanley Fat Max Laser Level SP1X Sept. 16/05 531  
Stanley 5-Beam Laser Level SP5 Sept. 16/05 531  
Stanley Laser Plumb Bob   Sept. 16/05 531  
Stanley Laser Level Square S2 Sept. 16/05 531  
Thompson's Waterproofer   June 10/05 519  
Vaughan Bushnell Blue Max Framing Hammer   July 22/05 524
Wagner Power Sprayer Wide Shot Plus Sept. 25/05 533
WeldBond Adhesives   Feb. 11/05 502  
Winning Colours Stain Remover   Feb. 18/05 503  
Wizard EZ Sand   June 24/05 521  
Zircon Laser Level iLine Sept. 16/05 531  
Zircon MultiScanner i700 Oct. 14/05 536

 

 

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