Power Tool Clearance Sale Scams
DeWalt clearance sales scams pose a serious risk for hardware and power tools buyers. These phony shopping sites use false advertisements such as high-end DeWalt combo kits at $39 to lure victims.
VERIFY conducted a reverse image-search of the attractive Facebook advertisements and discovered that a majority of the results redirect to fraudulent websites. These impersonator sites take victims' personal and credit card details at checkout.
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Power tools are self-powered, portable or stationary hand and machine tools that can be used for various jobs requiring mechanical force. At first, they were manually operated but as industrialization progressed during the Industrial Revolution, they became powered by a variety such as water wheels and steam engines. There are a variety of power tools available today. Certain power tools are powered by batteries, but batteries are not interchangeable across brands and models. This could lead to vendor lock-in and poor performance when an electric tool or battery, charger or component fails. This is addressed by adapters from the aftermarket which can be used to allow the use of various battery powered power tools , but this can be risky because of the potential for security and performance issues. Listed below are the top 20 brands of power tools in this year's Lifestory Research America's Best Trusted Power Tool Brand study.
Outdoor Power Equipment
Outdoor work is typically done with power tools that run on gas or gas-oil blends. This includes the majority of chainsaws as well as string trimmers. Other tools can burn fuel or generate heat with compressed air, like blowtorches. Professional grade tools generally differ from DIY or consumer-grade power tools because they are double insulated and not earthed to ensure safety. The brands featured were the ones that had the highest score in Lifestory Research’s 2024 America’s Most Trusted Power Tool study.
Worksite Storage
If you're working on a large construction project or are doing home remodeling, your job site will require a lot of storage space for equipment, supplies and other materials. Storing your items in a safe and secure area reduces theft and boosts work efficiency. A central supply of materials allows for easy stocktaking, reordering, or moving equipment. You can select from a range of storage solutions for your worksite, including clear bins and boxes as well as hooks for cables and high-end tools. There are even containers that can be adapted to your specific tool storage needs that are ready to be shipped or stored offsite when not in use. The right tool storage solutions can extend the lifespan of your equipment and saves you money on repair costs. You'll also have security of knowing that your supplies such as tools, equipment and tools are safe from weather conditions or theft.