It doesn’t matter whether you’re tightening bolts or nut-busting, having the best impact wrench in your arsenal will always improve efficiency. As a construction worker working with heavy equipment, performing regular maintenance, or working a major construction project, this is especially true. The only problem is choosing the right impact wrench that best suits the job you perform. Here you’ll find a range of options, …
The construction industry in the U.S. has been in recovery mode since 2010, when the nation began to climb out of the so-called Great Recession. With a few exceptions, construction starts rose steadily each year, peaking in 2018. Construction starts dipped a tiny bit in 2019, and will likely dip a little more in 2020, but the numbers are still amazing. It is predicted that …
When working outdoors in the summer heat, a lightweight coverall that keeps you cool is need. See the best warm weather coveralls and overalls for workers.
It’s been said that, “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” This is certainly the case when it comes to old wire. There is a ton of wire out there (especially copper wire) getting trashed which could be scrapped and recycled. Not only is it better for the environment but it’s a great way to make a quick buck. Manual wire stripping is pretty straightforward, but …
YETI and Carhartt are the most popular brands when it comes to lunch boxes and lunch coolers. A good rule of thumb when looking for a Yeti or a Carhartt lunch box is that Yeti is really expensive but will last you much longer and Carhartt is cheaper but not as durable. In fact, although Yeti has only been around 13 years, most Yeti products …
Tool bucket organizers may all look the same, but they’re not all built the same. In fact, even though they’re all similarly priced, they are extremely different in terms of quality, durability, functionality and even looks. The good thing is the best tool bucket organizer is the exact same price as the worst one. However, this also makes it easy to get burnt if you …
Whether you’re on the job site as a visitor, contractor, or worker, OSHA requires a hard hat, and for good reason. Hard hats protect your head. Because the head is one of the most vulnerable areas of any worker, that makes the hard hat one of the most important pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE) on the job site. When looking for the best hard …
Hydraulic hose crimping tools allow you to make industrial quality hose assemblies both easily and efficiently. The best hydraulic hose crimping tools should allow you to crimp fittings to the exact diameter reliably. A top-ranked hose crimper should be easy to operate and last for many years to come. You want a hose crimper that will give you accurate crimps every time the crimper is …
The best torque wrench will ensure a bolt is properly tightened (not over-tightened or under-tightened). There are plenty of good torque wrenches out on the market now, but the best torque wrench to buy really depends on the job at hand. And with some many options for torque wrenches, finding the best one also depends on how much you want out of your torque wrench. …
Compacting soil is not a glamorous job. Your client wants to see foundations being built, driveways being poured and courses of bricks stacking up, not some guy mashing the soil down. It has to be done before you can start, though. The sooner you finish the task of soil compaction, the sooner you can start with the rest of the project. For areas too small …