February 29, 2008

February 2008 Monthly Roundup for Tool Snob

Another month in the bag.

With the International Builder's Show, things have really started picking up in the tool world. All the big guys are releasing new products and some of them are looking pretty cool (like Milwaukee's 15 Amp Sawzall). There's a lot more coming in March, so stay tuned.

We only reviewed one tool in February, so it's a no-brainer that the Bosch JS5 is the Tool of the Month. But even against the stiffest competition, this jigsaw would have been a contender. It's a nice, compact unit and it delivers the quality that comes with any Bosch jigsaw.

Tool of the Month
Bosch JS5 Jigsaw

Reviews
Bosch JS5 Jigsaw

New and Interesting Tools
Stanley #1 Odd-Job
10C Crew Charge and Pro Charge
Gorilla Gripper
Robert Larson Shavehook (Molding Scraper) Set with 3 Blades
Skil XBench Deluxe Kit
Paslode Powerframer 350 Framing Gun
Ridgid Job-Site Radio / Race Scanner
Milwaukee 15 Amp SuperSawzall

New and Interesting Accessories
Knaack Monster Box
UFO Ballistic NailScrews
Campbell Hausfeld 25-Piece Accessory Kit with Case
Triton Multi-Stand
Bosch Concrete Drilling and Anchor Kit

Trade Shows and Promotions
Ridgid's 2.5-Gallon Aluminum Compressor for $49
International Builder's Show
Dirt Cheap Black & Decker VPX Tools at Home Depot
International Builders Show Part II

Distractions
Crane Accident