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Window Clip
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PLYLOX ™ Commercial Hurricane Window clip is an extruded aluminum product used to board up commercial windows with aluminum frames. It is designed to use a set screw to tighten against the frame to hold ¾ inch plywood in place to protect windows from strong winds and flying debris. All PLYLOX ™ products are lab tested and made in the USA with US steel.
PLYLOX™ Inc.
plylox.com or 800-583-4289
Utility Knife With LED Flashlight
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The CatsPaw LED Multi Utility Knife is a versatile 8-in-1 multi-tool and is packed with toolsets for everyday applications, including: razor blade box cutter, jackknife saw and knife blade, removable LED flashlight, ruler and two bit screwdriver, one standard and one Philips head. It features a quick changing blade button to easily switch and lock blades and includes a durable nylon sheath for storage and carrying. It is available to order in display packaging of 6.
Mayhew Tools
mayhew.com or 800-872-0037
Magnet and Steel Disc
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Magnet Anywhere™ features removable adhesive allowing users to hang posters, photos and artwork quickly and easily on multiple surfaces without damage to displayed items or holes in walls. Place the steel disc with adhesive in position and use the powerful neodymium magnets to hold the item in place. Ideal for home, office, school or dorm room. Available in packages of 5, 10 and 25.
Master Magnetics, Inc.
magnetsource.com/maganywhere or 888-293-9190
Hard Shell Knee Pads
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Major Steelz knee pads are designed to accommodate and service workers’ safety.With a hard outer shell providing antislip resistance and elastic straps with hook-and-loop closures, they’re comfortable and easy to wear while kneeling for a long time in any construction job site.
Major Steelz Supply
majorsteelz.com or 305-244-5260
Quick-Release Grease Coupler
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The heavy-duty quick release grease coupler locks-on and creates a leak-proof seal. The LX-1403 has a working pressure of 15,000 PSI and burst pressure of 22,000 PSI, the highest pressure rating in the world. It has hardened 4-jaws to withstand high pressures without deformation. It will not spurt or splash when disconnecting giving a clean work environment at all times. The compact: 2.9 inch length x 1.2 inch height is ideal for use in small, tight spaces.
Lumax
info@lumax.com or 844-660-6876
Grass Seed
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Black Beauty® with SolarGreen is a heat and drought tolerant mixture of Black Beauty Turf-Type Tall Fescue and SolarGreen TEXAS Bluegrass. Perfect for sunny and/or shady areas. SolarGreen TEXAS Bluegrass can withstand very hot temperatures, up to 100 degrees F, and needs far less maintenance than traditional Kentucky Bluegrass. When combined with Black Beauty, consumers will have a dark-green, heat resistant, highly durable lawn.
Jonathan Green, Inc.
jonathangreen.com or 800-526-2303
Titanium Multitool Blade
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Imperial Blades’ new Starlock™ Carbide Extreme Storm Titanium oscillating multitool blade utilizes carbide embedded teeth for the toughest applications. This blade performs up to 30X more cuts than standard Imperial bimetal blades. It is specifically designed to cut metal, wood and nails and multi-material applications.
Imperial Blades
imperialblades.com or 608-318-1282
Wallpaper Steamer
A popular tool for rentals, the Lectric® Wallpaper Steamer from Warner Tool operates on household current and comes with narrow and standard steam pans, a 15-foot steam hose and a 15-foot electric cord. Also included is a rental form pad, banner, DVD instructions and parts list.
Warner Tool
warnertool.com or 800-444-0606
Drop Cloths
Available in cotton or laminated versions, these new multi-purpose drop cloths provide leak-proof protection for floors and furniture while painting indoors and outdoors, spraying, and installing wallpaper. Nour drop cloths are washable and reusable. They are available in four sizes.
Nour
nour.com or 800-686-6687
Multipurpose Coatings Remover
Blue Bear 605PRO Multipurpose Coatings Remover Pro is a bio-based, environmentally friendly paint and floor adhesive remover from Franmar, Inc. Users can remove multiple layers of paint, varnish, enamel, urethane, and other coatings from any wood, metal, brick or concrete surface. The stripper is low odor and non-caustic.
Blue Bear 605PRO Multipurpose Coatings Remover Pro
franmar.com or 800-538-5069
Wireless Meat Thermometer
Considered the first wireless meat thermometer, the MEATER probe comes with dual sensors for monitoring the internal meat temperature and ambient temperature. Through the smart app, users can monitor cooks from a phone or tablet. The thermometer has up to a 33-foot wireless range.
MEATER
meater.com
Headlamp and Flashlight
The Transcend by Nebo is a rechargeable, LED headlamp and flashlight. It features a 1,000 lumen Turbo Mode and new Smart Power Control that makes for easy transitions through the different light modes. The light has a magnetic base and an adjustable tilting function to direct light where needed.
Nebo
nebotools.com or 800-735-4740
Natural Hardwood Charcoal
Center cut hardwood charcoal from Fire and Smoke Society burns hotter and cleaner with less ash and the highly carbonized lump charcoal starts fast.
Fire & Smoke Society
fireandsmokesociety.com or 501-680-0975
Caulk Gun
The new XP-DELTA Caulking Applicator from Irion-America has an anti-corrosive rotary carriage and rubber coated handle and trigger. Users can activate the non-drip function and switch ratios between from 25:1 and 12:1. The XP-DELTA is for use with 310ml/10.5 fl. oz. cartridges.
Irion-America
irion-america.com or 610-656-9784
