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Ridgid Compact2 & CS6Pak SeeSnake Video Inspection System Coming Soon

Posted by Jay Amstutz on March 8th, 2014

The video inspection of sewer and drain lines in order to diagnose problems before any work can begin has become the norm. From property managers to plumbers to DIYers it seems everyone is using some sort of video inspection equipment and there are a lot of options for cameras. Back before this technology was so common place however there were only a few basic options, they were black and white, used VHS tapes and were pretty basic. One of the favorites if you only needed 100’ and didn’t need to make a recording the Compact System 100’ system was the way to go.

Over the years the Compact system got upgraded with the MiniPak color monitor but never was able to record. In today’s world however customers and managers have an expectation of detailed pictures/videos of the project. Coming within the next few months the Ridgid Compact2 & CS6Pak System 48113 ($6568) will be launching and we expect it’ll be a big hit. Continue reading →

At 11:05 AM | Posted in Plumbing Tools, Ridgid | Leave a comment

Hougen FREE Annular Cutters with Any Hougen Mag Drill Purchase

Posted by Jay Amstutz on March 3rd, 2014

From now until the end of April if you purchase any Hougen Mag Drill from Ohio Power Tool you can get your choice of FREE Annual Cutter Sets. This offer is valid for any US or Canadian customers. To take advantage of this deal simply complete the instructions on this Mail-In Rebate Form after purchase and the Cutter Set will be sent directly to you.

Annular Cutter Kits Options:
12002 Rotabroach Kit 2” DOC – $225
12004 Rotabroach Metric Kit 2” DOC – $268
17700 RotaLoc Kit ¾” DOC – $121
17701 RotaLoc Kit ¾” DOC – $126
17704 RotaLoc Metric Kit ¾” DOC – $123
17800 RotaLoc Plus Kit 1” DOC – $102
17801 RotaLoc Plus Kit 1” DOC – $108
17804 RotaLoc Metric Plus Kit 1” DOC – $113

At 8:56 AM | Posted in Hougen, Top Deals | Leave a comment

The JET 14” Steel Frame Bandsaw is a hit with Fine Woodworking Magazine & Pro Tool Review

Posted by Jay Amstutz on March 1st, 2014

If you have been patiently waiting for the annual Jet & Powermatic 15% off sale wait no longer, because it is now in full swing until March 10^th! Every woodworker who’s been at it sometime knows this is the best opportunity to purchase Jet and Powermatic woodworking equipment each year. The large equipment manufacturing landscape has been shook up over the past couple years with JPW (Jet Powermatic Wilton) coming out on top in our minds. Last summer we had the opportunity to sit down with the bright minds behind all the new woodworking machinery and we are extremely confident in the leadership as well as continued quality and innovations of these brands.

One of the new products launched at last year’s media event was the new Jet 14” Bandsaw 714500 ($1614, $1899 with 15% off coupon). If this is what we should be looking forward to in the future we will be very happy but don’t take our word for it. Continue reading →

At 9:15 AM | Posted in Jet Tools, Wood Working Tools | Leave a comment

Get Right for Spring with Free Tools from CP

Posted by Jake Baker on February 25th, 2014

Starting now and running until the end of March, when you purchase a few select CP tools from Ohio Power Tool you will instantly receive a free second tool or accessory. This deal is only for a limited time (scheduled to end 3/31/14 or while supplies last), so if you are in the market for any of these great pneumatic tools from Chicago Pneumatic be sure to pick them up from Ohio Power Tool while you can still take advantage of this deal. Continue reading →

At 2:18 PM | Posted in Chicago Pneumatic, Top Deals | Leave a comment

Jet and Powermatic Return with 15% Off Woodworking Coupon

Posted by Jake Baker on February 24th, 2014

Although winter is usually prime time for woodworkers, any time of the year is a good time for a deal, which is why I am happy to announce that Powermatic and Jet are having a one-week-only sale on select woodworking tools running from 2/28/14 to 3/10/14. Continue reading →

At 2:35 PM | Posted in Jet Tools, Powermatic, Top Deals, Wood Working Tools | 1 Comment

Ohio Power Tool Pits Bosch Against Milwaukee with Free Tools

Posted by Jake Baker on February 23rd, 2014

bosch vs. milwaukee

A lot of people seem to question which brand makes the best tools, and a lot of people have very different (and very strong) opinions about which tools they are going to keep on hand for whatever job they may see themselves doing. In being an authorized dealer for both Milwaukee and Bosch, Ohio Power Tool has found themselves on the forefront of the Red vs. Blue battle. Both companies make some very good tools, and both companies’ tools get both good and bad reviews once they get out in the field, so it is hard for me personally to not sit on the fence and let the big boys duke it out to see who out there is going to walk away the heavyweight champ in the electric tool world. Continue reading →

At 2:41 PM | Posted in Bosch, Metalworking Tools, Milwaukee, Ohio Power Tool, Top Deals, United Abrasives | Leave a comment

Wilton ATV Truck Trailer & Bench Vise 10010

Posted by Jay Amstutz on February 20th, 2014

Wilton is the name most people think of when you think of a heavy duty shop vise. On the jobsite however these heavy duty vises have simply been impractical because of sheer weight. More often you’ll find the portable chain vises on the jobsite which do a fine job of holding pipe and other material as well as being relatively portable. These vises are nice for cutting material but not clamping and certainly not as an anvil striking surface.

Wilton identified an opportunity as they saw folks actually bolting their Wilton vises to tailgates and making their own trailer hitch vises. The Wilton ATV Vise 10010 ($199) obviously takes this a step further so you can bolt the vise base to a bench for work in the garage/shop and easily transfer it to any 2” trailer hitch giving it a lot more versatility. Continue reading →

At 5:08 PM | Posted in Construction Tools, Wilton | Leave a comment

Carbide Recip Blades vs Bi-Metal Recip Blades – Freud, Milwaukee, Lenox & Dewalt

Posted by Jay Amstutz on February 17th, 2014

Carbide toothed circular saw blades have pretty much completely replaces bi-metal circular saw blades so why don’t we see the same phenomenon in reciprocating saw blades? At a recent Freud Media Event we had the opportunity to see the Diablo Carbide Recip Blades go head to head with the likes of Dewalt, Milwaukee and Lenox and smoke them (see video below) with this test. The first couple things you might be thinking are 1) All these tests are fake I can’t believe any of them. 2) If the carbide teeth are so much better why haven’t we seen all recip blades go to carbide? 3) Should I make the switch to Carbide?

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At 6:45 PM | Posted in Freud / Diablo | Leave a comment

Happy Valentine’s Day and/or President’s Day Milwaukee Tool Sale

Posted by Jay Amstutz on February 14th, 2014

We at Coptool would certainly like to wish you both a Happy Valentine’s Day and Happy Presidents Day! This weekend (actually goes until the 19^th) Ohio Power Tool and Milwaukee Tool have teamed up for some very aggressive promotions! Of course since the promotion encapsulates two holidays which way do you go with the sale? Valentine’s Day is a holiday of gift giving that celebrates love and passion which many folks do have for their Milwaukee tools and probably what a lot of guys would want most. It’s also sort of girly holiday which don’t go very well with power tools. Then there is president’s day which normally would be associated with gift giving for any reason but there are a lot of good sales on mattresses to be had. In the end Ohio Power Tool and Milwaukee have gone the way of a President’s Day Sale but feel to take advantage of the deals and give them to a tool lover in celebration of Valentine’s Day. Continue reading →

At 8:25 AM | Posted in Cordless Tools, Milwaukee | Leave a comment

Bosch 18V EC Brushless Kits Include Free 2.0Ah BAT612 Battery

Posted by Jay Amstutz on February 13th, 2014

For a limited time and while supplies last, Ohio Power Tool will include a FREE 2.0Ah SlimPack BAT612 ($70 value) with all the new Bosch Brushless EC Kits. At the recent World of Concrete we had the opportunity to test out the drills and impacts against the competition. We were pleasantly surprised by the performance of the compact drill/hammer drill against the other brushless drills in the compact category, they definitely keep up and outperform. Continue reading →

At 6:41 PM | Posted in Bosch, Cordless Tools | Leave a comment