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Dec 2011/Jan 2012 Sources Online
FEATURE: Innovation awards
Black & Decker (36V Variable-Speed Self-Propelled Cordless Rechargeable Mower), 800-544-6986, www.blackanddecker.com
Bosch (random-orbit sander), 877-267-2499, www.boschtools.com
Chamberlain (Battery Backup Garage Door Opener with MyQ Technology), 800-528-5880, www.chamberlain.com
Craftsman (QuickBoost charger), phoneTK, www.craftsman.com
DeWalt (5 in 1 Multifunction Hacksaw), 800-433-9258, www.dewalt.com
GE (hybrid halogen-CFL bulbs), 800-435-4448, www.gelighting.com
Generac (portable propane generator), 888-436-3722, www.generac.com
Husqvarna (chain saws with XTorq and Autotune), 800-487-5951, www.husqvarna.com
Just Ducky Products (Perfect Bungee), (570) 366-7316, www.justduckyproducts.com
Krylon (Dual Paint and Primer), 800-457-9566, www.krylon.com
Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. (Fluorescent Lighting Tester), 800-729-3878, www.milwaukeetool.com
Moen (grab bars), 800-289-6636, www.moen.com
Mr. Beams (Home Power Outage Lighting System), 877-298-9082, www.mrbeams.com
Oneida Air Systems (Smart Pro Dust Collector), 800-732-4065, www.oneida-air.com
PD Worx (Dsolv compostable lawn bags), 877-787-4063, www.dsolvbag.com
Penguin Toilets LLC (Penguin Protection Technology Toilet), 888-600-0320, www.penguintoilets.com
Quickscrews International Corp. (Spiral Point Funnel Head Screw), 800-743-6916, www.quickscrews.com
Skil (Combo Router Kit), 877-754-5999, www.skiltools.com
SM Products LLC (Spyder Scraper, Spyder Grout-Out, Spyder Bore-Blade), 888-471-2239, www.spyderproducts.com
Toro (Time Cutter SS zero-turn mower), 888-384-9939, www.toro.com
TTI (Ryobi 48V Cordless Mower), 800-525-2579, www.ryobitools.com
Wing Enterprises (Little Giant Select Step Ladder), 800-453-1192, www.littlegiantladder.com
Worx (JawSaw, IntelliCut 36-volt Self-Propelled Mower), 866-354-9679, www.worxtools.com
FEATURE: Garage Shop Solutions
Better Life Technologies (G-Floor), (913) 894-0403, www.bltllc.com/G-floor
ClosetMaid (cabinets), 800-874-0008, www.closetmaid.com
Convenience Products (concrete paints), 800-323-7357
Gladiator Garageworks (cabinets), 866-342-4089, www.gladiatorgarageworks.com
Harken Hoister, (262) 691-3320, www.hoister.com
Hercke (modular metal cabinets), 866-767-3905, www.hercke.com
HyLoft Inc., 800-990-6003, www.hyloft.com
Kott Coatings (garage floor coatings), 800-452-6161, www.kottkoatings.com
Lee Valley Tools Ltd., 800-871-8158 www.leevalley.com
Quikrete (DIY epoxy kits), 800-282-5828, www.quikrete.com
Racor Home Storage Products, 800-783-7725, www.racorinc.com
Rubbermaid (cabinets), 877-533-1197, www.rubbermaidpro.com/garage.htm
Rust-Oleum (DIY epoxy kits), 800-323-3584, www.rustoleum.com
Slide-Lok (cabinets and garage floor coatings), 800-835-1759, www.slide-lok.com
Stanley Tools (cabinets), 800-782-653, www.stanleytools.com/default.asp?TYPE=CATEGORY&CATEGORY=ZAG+GARAGE
The Thompson Co. (DIY epoxy kits), 800-367-6297
UGL (DIY epoxy kits and concrete paint), 800-845-5227, www.ugl.com
Versatile Building Products (Roll On Rock coatings), 800-535-3325, www.garagecoatings.com
WORKSHOP: Workbench
Lee Valley, 800-871-8158, www.leevalley.com
Veritas Twin-Screw Vise: http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/page.aspx?p=45114&cat=1,41659
Veritas large front vise: http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/page.aspx?p=31137&cat=1,41659,41661&ap=1
Mortised Bench Stop: http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/page.aspx?p=31148&cat=1,41637
GARAGE: Oil Filters
FilterMag,
(623) 556-4201www.shopfiltermag.com
Napa, www.nfvmc.com
Soms Technologies, 877-757-7667www.microgreenfilter.com
METALSHOP: Tin Snips
Apex Tool Group (Wiss snips), 800-548-8883, www.cooperhandtools.com/brands/wiss/index.cfm?model_list=1&att_id=WIS001&att1=Snips&att2=Compound%20Action
Irwin, 800-464-7946, www.irwin.com/tools/snips/irwin-utility-snips
Milwaukee, 800-729-3878, www.milwaukeetool.com/tools/hand-tools/aviation-snips-straight-cutting/48-22-4030
SKILLS: Paint Stripping
American International Tool (Paint Shaver Pro), 800-932-5872, www.paintshaver.com/paintshaver.html
Back to Nature Products (Ready-Strip), www.ibacktonature.com
Dumond Chemical (Peel Away, Smart Strip), 800-245-1191, www.dumondchemicals.com
Formby (Paint & Poly Remover), 800-290-1105, www.formbys.com
Franmar (Soy Gel), 800-538-5069, www.franmar.com
Mötsenböcker Advanced Developments Inc. (Lift Off), 800-346-1633, www.liftoffinc.com
National Lead Information Center, 800-424-5323, www.epa.gov/lead/index.html
Viking Sales (Silent Paint Remover), (585) 924-8070, www.silentpaintremover.com
Wagner (PaintEater), 800-328-8251, www.wagnerspraytech.com/portal/painteater_en_spray,363645,358970.html
William Barr (KleanStrip, Citristrip), 800-238-2672, www.kleanstrip.com, www.citristrip.com
Zinsser Co. Inc. (StripFast and Magic Strip), (877) 385-8155, www.rustoleum.com
PROJECTS: Sun-Fed Shed
Batterystuff.com (battery and solar-power gear), 800-362-5397, www.batterystuff.com
Buylighting.com (specialty light bulbs), 888-990-9933, www.buylighting.com
EXPERT ANSWERS
Klean-Strip, 800-238-2672, www.kleanstrip.com
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