Power tools to help you get the job done right and fast

Professional-grade power tool technology has quickly evolved from battery-powered tools being a distant second to corded tools. Battery-powered tools now dominate the power tool landscape. Hand tools have become more sophisticated ergonomically and in calibration capabilities.

No gas, no cord heavy-duty concrete saw

A battery-powered Hilti concrete saw for heavy-duty tasks, the DSH 600-22 gets the same work done as a 60cc gas cut-off saw. It has a longer trigger time and is designed to cut up to 30 per cent more than a full tank of gas with four B 22-255 Nuron batteries and 12-in. SPX univ. A cordless-optimized blades. Reduced running costs with no fuel to buy or mix; less maintenance and up to double the lifespan of a gas saw because of its brushless electric motor. Improved safety features include quieter, lower-vibration cutting and a fast-acting blade brake. Weighs 26.5 lbs, including two B 22-170 batteries and a 12-in. blade. hilti.ca

Double bevel sliding miter saw designed for jobsite portability

The DEWALT 60V Max 12-in. double bevel sliding miter saw features regenerative braking technology to extend runtime with virtually every cut. Designed for up to 675 cuts in 3.25 in. MDF base molding or up to 255 cuts in pressure treated four-by-four-in. timber, all on only one DEWALT FlexVolt DCB609 battery. This miter saw has an efficient bevel gear transmission and the ability to capture up to 94 per cent of dust. The blade positioning system provides accurate cut line indication. The saw also features updated controls designed for overall ergonomics compared to previous DEWALT designs. Weighs in at 50.9 lb (tool only). dewalt.ca

Belt/disc combo sander tackles tough jobs

The SKIL 4.5 Amp Belt and Disc Combination Sander is a two-in-one sanding station for a variety of lengths and angles. Features a powerful 4.5-amp induction motor to power through the toughest jobs with consistent sanding. Its beveling tabletop allows for sanding from 0 to 45 degrees and the belt angle adjustment allows for 0 to 90-degree sanding. Changing sandpaper grits is easy thanks to a quick tension release lever. A miter gauge guides the workpiece when making crosscuts and a dust port that accepts standard 2.5-inch vacuum hoses minimizes dust in the work area. It includes a 4.5 amp belt and disc combination sander, miter gauge and hex wrench. skil.com

Black oxide drill and drive kit

The 80-piece RYOBI Black Oxide Drill and Drive Kit features drill bits with a black-oxide finish that is corrosion-resistant to extend the life of the bits. The kit also features a variety of driving bits. The Steel Drill and Drive Kit includes a hard plastic magnetic storage holder to keep track of pieces on and off the job site. Includes 10 black oxide drill bits and 69 steel driving bits which fit most common fasteners. ryobitools.ca

Brushless cordless planer runs on 20V battery system

The DCP580B features a brushless motor for maximum efficiency that helps to maintain speed under load. This brushless planer features a 3.25-in width capacity and ability to adjust depth at 1/256 in adjustments with a rebate capacity of 5/64 in. The planer weighs 6.8 lbs and operates on the DEWALT 20V Max battery system. Lightweight, the planer can be easily transported around the jobsite, and a kickstand allows user to rest it when necessary. Calibrated depth adjustment knob to 1/256 in. on work surface without gouging the material. Precision machined  groove-in-front shoe allows for edge chamfering, 5/64 in. maximum depth of cut. dewalt.com

Cordless miter saw has dual battery system

Cordless miter saw Symmetric SYMC-70 EB-Basic is designed to achieve ideal results more quickly. The SYMMETRIC saw strips twice as fast as with a regular compound miter saw, accurately and without making calculations. Use the bevel to easily obtain interior and exterior angles and transfer them to the symmetrical stop system. Saw exactly along the bisector, with one setting for cutting both strips of a corner with precision. The rollers allow moving the cordless compound miter saw into the correct position quickly and, in combination with the dual battery system, make the saw as mobile as you require. Provides an optimal work process, even in small spaces. Left and right-handed operation; switch and handle are in a central position, so they are just as easy for right-handed and left-handed users to operate. festoolcanada.com

Brushless-motor router features micro adjustments

The Makita 40V Max Brushless motor router delivers power equivalent to 2.25-HP corded routers. It is compatible with AWS (auto-start wireless system) for wireless connectivity with compatible dust extraction. The high power brushless XGT motor increases cooling efficiency to achieve power output equivalent to corded routers. Electric brake gently reduces cutter speed, resulting in less damage to the work area. Micro adjustment allows for fine adjustments of the cutting depth. Includes (batteries and charger sold separately) 0.5-in. Collet Cone (763622-4), Collet Cone 0.25-in. (763809-8), Collet Cone 3/8-in. (763810-3), Wrench (781034-9) and Dust Nozzle (P-80023). makita.ca

Milwaukee M18 fuel Supersawzall reciprocating saw

The Milwaukee M18 fuel Supersawzall reciprocating saw generates the power and performance of a 15A corded reciprocating saw. Redlink Plus Intelligence provides overload protection to prevent damage to the tool and battery during heavy applications while still maintaining compatibility across the entire M18 system.

Provides 50 per cent more power and runs 50 per cent cooler versus standard RedLithium HD packs. The 1.25-in. stroke length removes more material with each stroke, while the variable speed trigger and five-speed dial provide ultimate speed control. An LED light provides increased accuracy and visibility, and an adjustable shoe extends the life of the blade. Selectable On/Off orbital action provides aggressive cutting in wood and smooth cuts in metal. milwaukeetool.ca

Hand tools to power through any job

Expandable bar clamp

The Jorgensen 33412 12-by-3-3/8 in. Medium Duty E-Z HOLD expandable bar clamp features rapid and easy clamping and can easily be converted to spreader clamps. The contoured comfort grip and quick-release lever make it simple to get a firm grasp, and an exclusive patented feature lets the user join two clamps together to create a clamp with more than double the opening capacity of a single clamp. Deep-reach pads help protect your work. ihlcanada.com

Stanley Tools’ Sweetheart low angle block plane

The Stanley Sweetheart low angle block plane iron is made from extra-thick 1/8-in. A2 steel for excellent edge retention. Features precision-ground ductile cast iron base for accuracy, Norris-type adjuster with lateral locking feature, solid brass hardware for smooth adjustments and 12-degree low-angle bed ideal for cutting end grain. stanleytools.ca

Professional 13-in. laminate flooring cutter

CH Tools’ 13-in. professional laminate flooring cutter comes with CH Tools’ heavy-duty flooring pull bar and floor installation kit for laminate and vinyl flooring. Cuts a variety of materials, including laminate flooring, engineered wood, and vinyl siding. It cuts up to 13 in. wide and 19/32 in. thick and produces clean and burr-free cuts. The built-in table miter gauge allows angled cuts from zero to 45 degrees, ensuring flooring fits seamlessly even in tight corners. Made from steel and aluminum, it’s lightweight, easy to carry and features a long handle for enhanced leverage during cutting. chtools.ca

Decking tools for pure wood construction

This set of Fisch Tools decking drills for pure wood constructions consists of four length-adjustable wood spiral drills for centric pre-drilling of bore holes, a chromium alloyed high quality plug-in countersink and an adjustable stopper for adjusting the depth of countersinks. This stopper is made of high-grade plastic and protects the tool surface from scuffs and score marks as the stopper has a bearing and will stop to rotate with the wood spiral drill on encountering resistance. Only one stopper and one countersink for four different drill diameters for more flexibility. Other features include: Clean and tear-free sinkholes through optimized cutting-edge geometry; perfect chip evacuation due to the new groove geometry. alphatools.ca

Multi-feature jobsite powerbox

The Klein PowerBox 1 has powerful magnets for attaching to metal job boxes and workbenches. Integrated LED lights brighten up any job box to locate stored tools, batteries and cords. Equipped with four 120V AC outlets, two USB-A ports and one PD-capable USB-C port for fast charging of cell phones, laptops and other compatible devices. Built-in surge protection with LED indicator protects equipment from electrical spikes. Supply power to any metal job box with the five-ft. durable power cord. Available from CF Construction Fasteners and Tools.
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Speed Ratchet handy for tight spaces

Wera’s Zyklop Speed Ratchet With 0.5-in. drive features 72 fine-pitched teeth that enable a low return angle of only five degrees. The ratchet head pivots freely and can be locked into any position by using the slide switch positioned on either side. The user can work conveniently in confined and difficult-to-access areas with enhanced hand clearance. Predefined locking positions at zero-, 15- and 90-degrees, both to the right and left, ensure safe working without any slipping of the ratchet head. The ratchet can be used as a conventional screwdriver in the zero-degree position by attaching an adaptor and a bit. The flywheel design ensures rapid screwdriving. The rotation-symmetric construction of the Kraftform handle and the free-turning sleeve support rapid twisting. tegstools.com

Construction management software

Build it all with one intelligent platform. Procore is a singular solution that drives intelligent risk management across all of your projects, from preconstruction to closeout. Project management: Easy-to-use, mobile project management software that improves efficiency by connecting field and office for real-time visibility. Quality and safety: Mitigate risks and make tough decisions using real-time data from the field. Manage daily logs, inspections and incidents all in one place. Project financials: Manage accurate project budgets with reliable data drawn from the field. See in real-time how your spending decisions affect the profit you’ll have at closeout. Invoice management: Streamline billing across stakeholders so everyone has access to the latest information in one organized platform. Tender management: Save time throughout the tendering process with features that let you distribute information, collect tenders and track coverage all in one place. procore.com