2015 National Hardware Show Picks
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Last week we attended the National Hardware Show. It's the biggest trade show of the year for hardware industry retailers, featuring over 2,500 exhibitors. Even though we've been attending this show for more than 15 years, we still find something new every year. Here are a few of the tools that caught our eye.
Triton WorkCenter to Launch in August 2015
We first saw this versatile tool system at IWF last year (watch video of our first look at the Triton Tools WorkCenter at IWF). The WorkCenter features a base and several interchangeable tool inserts, embracing a clamping table, router table, contractor saw and project saw (a saw that slides on a guide rail). Their plan is to offer this modular system in several combinations. It looks a perfect system for small shops or jobsite projects.
High-Tech Tape Measure
The new eTAPE16 is a 16-ft. tape measure that features a digital display, three memory functions, several calculation presets and Bluetooth compatibility. It reads distances based on a code that is marked on the tape. Best of all, it is priced at $ 29.95 - not much more than a traditional tape.
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Hoover Vacuum Cleaner GUV ProGrade Garage Wall Mounted Utility Vacuum L2310
Hoover L2310 The GUV - Garage Utility Vacuum Cleaner - Includes 30 foot long crush-proof hose with suction regulator (30 ft. hose means you'll have no problem reaching across your garage or into automobiles). Seven attachment tools - including two extension wands, two crevice tools, a floor nozzle, upholstery nozzle, and dusting brush (for dusting the car dashboard). All of the tools are conveniently stored in an accompanying canvas tool organizer that can be hung on the wall on the hose storage holder that comes with the unit. 10 Amp Powerful motor 3-Year warranty 5-Gallon tank capacity 5' power cord length E-Z empty design Easy Installation- No Venting RequiredKeep your garage, vehicle, or workshop Hoover-clean with the Pro-Grade Garage Utility Vac (GUV). This convenient and organized central-vac system provides the power of a pro-grade vacuum in the comfort and convenience of your own garage, so you'll never have to waste time at the car wash or with a dustpan a
- Rugged, high-capacity, bagless vacuum for workshop or garage
- Easy wall mount assembly - no need to take up valuable floor space
- 10 amp motor provides powerful suction, yet quiet operation; Height Adjustment:3 Level
- Includes 7 cleaning attachments: 2 extension wands, 2 crevice tools, 1 floor nozzle, 1 upholstery nozzle, and 1 dusting brush
- Lifetime self-cleaning filter means no bags or filters to replace
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A Great Garage Vacuum,
I then used the vacuum to clean the garage and two cars. My garage was dirty with small debris, leaves, dirt, cottonwood seeds, sand, some chipmunk droppings, and scattered other small items. The vacuum has several attachments and I employed about half of them to help with cleaning different parts of the garage. I did not have to move items since the vacuum provides enough suction and small attachments to get under shelving, workbenches and standing cabinets. Wow, this thing is great. I used it to remove spider webs from the ceiling and it was no problem with the long hose and long set of attachments. There is NO WAY I can do that with a typical garage vacuum. It took about an hour to get the garage cleaned and it looked great. I then quickly vacuumed two cars.
The product is really helpful and I know that my garage is going to remain clean going forward. It is so easy to attach the hose to the unit and vacuum up a mess. Suction is excellent and the noise produced by the machine is low. Attachments and the 30′ hose round out the great things about the machine. The hose and attachments are easily stored near the vacuum. I did not find an issue with dust being blown out the top of the machine. I assume one has to keep the filter clean to prevent this from happening. The one negative about the vacuum is the 5 foot power cord. Knowing what I do about the vacuum I would recommend that someone pay an electrician to put an outlet in the preferred spot if your current outlet is not suitable.
Update: It has now been a month since I purchased this product and after a number of uses have the following additional comments. It continues to work great and is still worthy of 5-stars. Attaching and then detaching the hose and storing it after use takes about 90 seconds so that is no big deal. My garage is still clean. I have cleaned the filter once. Wow, it was dirty. You have to be careful in removing the filter or dust/dirt will spew everywhere. I would recommend taking the unit off the wall when removing the filter. The filter istelf is pretty nifty and is easy to get out and put back in. The ease in cleaning the garage now just blows me away. This machine is nothing like a typical garage utility vac. It is well worth the money.
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