Double Insulated tools

We get lots of calls about why the Leister Triac-S gun only has two legs and no ground on its power cord. If you click on oshagroundinfo or osha double insulated, you are able to obtain chapter and verse from O.S.H.A.  Here is the verbage from the O.S.H.A. info sheet: “Hand held tools manufactured with…Details

Make-A-Clamp Kits

We’ve heard from many of our customers about these popular Make A Clamp kits. Normally, these kits come with 50′ of band and 50 clamps.  What we discovered was contractors would run out of band but have buckets of clamps left over. We’re happy to announce the arrival of a few new kits: 671401 Make…Details

The Basemate Ladder Stabilizer

We’d like to introduce the Basemate Ladder Stabilizer! This is a neat ladder leveler that is unique in that it’s the only design out there that is non-penetrating.  It also can be installed on most fiberglass, aluminum and wood extension ladders.  It features a patented triple action locking system with one foot operation, and two…Details

Aluma Wood Extension Ladders

Aluma Wood extension ladders were roofing favorites for a long time.  They were a combo of wood side rails, aluminum rungs (each rung was rodded), in addition to a flare base. It was lighter than a wood ladder (alum rungs), sturdier than aluminum (wood side rails) and had the stability of the flare base. Unfortunately,…Details

Roof Saw/Tear-Off tip

Are you having trouble with your roof saw’s engine getting covered in grit and grime during tear off? Here’s a tip we’ve heard around the yard for a while. Spray it with Pam before operating.  You may want to opt for the higher temperature Grilling version.  This allows for easy clean up – you can…Details

Propane Tank tips

Have you ever had trouble filling your 5 Gal LPG Tank? Before you bring it back thinking it’s defective, you may want to try this trick: Place a 2×4 board on the ground, grab the handle of the tank, and smack the bottom of the tank against the board.  These 5 gallon tanks are shipped…Details

The Varimat V2

Leister announced the new Varimat V2 at the 2010 International Roof Expo this past week in New Orleans. There are many features and benefits that I’ll disclose, but the one that stands out is this: It can weld up to 39′ per minute…up to 100% faster. Doing the math, that will put you head and…Details

NFL

Flat proof tires have been used in industry for many years. There have been foam-filled tires, solid tires and modified foam tires. We’re introducing the newest innovation in flat proof tires: The NFL (Non-Flat Lite) tire! Non-Flat Lites are made of a light weight Micro-Cellular Polyurethane elastomer that is injected into a regular pneumatic tire,…Details