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Discover the latest tools for your farm shop, including Milwaukee's mobile workstation, DeWalt's bushless motor drill, and Crescent's new locking adjustable wrench.
Milwaukee expanded its tool storage line with a 60-inch-wide version of the Mobile Work Station, which was designed to hold over a ton of tools in 11 drawers with soft-close slides. Exclusive to the station is a 22-inch-high multiposition metal peg wall and a multiposition side shelf that can be mounted at different heights on the side of the station. The workstation moves on 5-inch industrial casters. The model 48-22-8560 retails for $698, which includes a three-year warranty.
Powered by a brushless motor supplying 830 unit watts of output, DeWalt’s 20V Max XR drill features a proprietary three-speed transmission that delivers up to 38,250 bumps per minute and a top speed of 2,250 rpm. The drill is 82% more powerful and offers up to 2.8 times more run time than previous DeWalt drills. The model DCD991B (tool only) retails for $139; this includes a three-year warranty.
Crescent has combined the best of an adjustable wrench with a locking pliers in its model ACL10VS. Delivering twice the gripping power of a simple adjustable wrench, which is handy when dealing with rounded fasteners, the 10-inch-long wrench features an anti-slip jaw that opens 15⁄16 inches wide. The tool has a manufacturer’s retail price of $42.17.
The Cinchtight Technology in use on Hart’s 2-inch hand clamp uses a combination of gripping jaw pads and a rope cleat to provide an extra-secure grip. The clamp opens 2 inches and has a lever release that provides for a quick release of the locking mechanism. The model HRD0201 retails for $9.97, which includes a lifetime warranty.