Construction Business Owner Editor Kathy Wells and Managing Editor Elizabeth Manning recently took on Nashville, Tennessee, for DeWALT Tool's Tough in the South event. Catch up on some of the newest tools in the DeWALT lineup below through the CBO team's live tweets from the event.
1. DeWALT unveiled its new ToughBox at the #ToughintheSouth event. For specifics on the storage solution, check out our Product Focus section in the September issue of Construction Business Owner magazine.
The @DeWaltTough Toughbox feat a 3-pnt locking mechanism & full-length staked & welded piano hinges #ToughInTheSouth pic.twitter.com/b9JfValCJc
— CBO Magazine (@CBOMagazine) August 18, 2017
2. Editor Kathy Wells makes sure the ToughBox can stand up to the rough conditions on a jobsite.
.@KathyWellsCBO testing out the Toughbox #ToughintheSouth @DEWALTtough pic.twitter.com/nw8ec2IGmz
— CBO Magazine (@CBOMagazine) August 18, 2017
3. Many of the updates to the DeWALT tool lineup included adding an LED light source; the brushless stripper is no exception.
The @DEWALTtough brushless stripper set comes with the tool itself, 20 bushings, a battery and charger for $400 pic.twitter.com/xDYKqm5QMY
— CBO Magazine (@CBOMagazine) August 18, 2017
4. Bigger doesn't always mean better. The new DeWALT 30-foot pocket laser distance measure features an internal lithium ion battery is charged via USB charging cable and an over-molded case housing for a secure grip and drop protection, as well as a wrist trap connection for carrying convenience.
The new @DEWALTtough DW030 compact laser measure takes distances up to 30 feet. #ToughintheSouth pic.twitter.com/sIc1d2dVP1
— CBO Magazine (@CBOMagazine) August 18, 2017
5. Each of DeWALT's new cordless nailers offer features often found on pneumatic tools, including micro-noses (DCN680, DCN650), tool-free depth adjustment, a tool-free selectable trigger and low nail lockout.
.@DEWALTtough's Dave Bertoni unveils the brand's newest cordless nailers. #ToughInTheSouth Check it out: pic.twitter.com/k30VUNteqS
— CBO Magazine (@CBOMagazine) August 18, 2017
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