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Ergonomically designed for user comfort, the GKS18V-26L brings BITURBO BRUSHLESS™ technology to the core of the tool allowing for increased power while completing a variety of heavy-duty projects.

Offers pros the ideal cordless tool with build-in features to provide added mobility and visibility.

Blade left design provides a clearer view of the blade for better cut-line visibility when held in the right hand, while also keeping the tool balance to the right, perfect for rip cuts.

Pivoting dust port rotates 360° directing dust or optional vacuum hose away from the user’s body. Electronic convenience brake feature quickly stops the blade for less downtime between repeated cuts.

Robert Bosch Tool Corp.
877-267-2499
www.boschtools.com

• Premium-grade, delicate-surface painter’s tape for interior use on freshly painted surfaces (24 hours old), faux finishes, primed wallboard and wallpaper.

• CF 160 (FrogTape^® brand painter’s tape) is a low-adhesion masking tape made with exclusive PaintBlock^® Technology, a super-absorbent polymer that reacts with latex paint and instantly gels to form a micro-barrier that seals the edges of the tape to prevent paint bleed and deliver very sharp paint lines.

• 60-day clean removal.

• Widths available: 24 mm, 36 mm and 48 mm.

ShurTape Technologies/FrogTape 
www.frogtape.com 
800-321-1733

• Eliminates the need for messy roller trays by holding up to 22 oz. of paint directly in the handle. It’s great for painting walls and ceilings two times faster than a manual roller and with less mess.

• The roller allows you to reload on the go. Simply attach the fill tube to your paint can, press EZ Roller fill valve onto the tube, pull back on the plunger, then squeeze the trigger to directly feed paint to the 9” x 3/8” roller cover.

• Paint a 7’ x 10’ area with a single fill.

• The roller also reduces the need for a ladder or step stool by providing long reach for tall walls and ceilings.

Wagner Spray Tech 
www.wagnerspraytech.com
800-328-8251

• Compatible with select STIHL battery powered tools, the STIHL Smart Connector 2 A is a powerful accessory that provides users with beneficial usage data about their STIHL equipment. You can track a tool’s location, monitor run time, follow pre-installed maintenance schedules and more to help manage your fleet of tools.

• Attaches to a dedicated position on each powerhead with just two screws and a wired connection into the tool’s control module. After it’s attached, the STIHL Smart Connector 2 A transmits data via Bluetooth® to the STIHL cloud.

• STIHL app provides synced time, date and location data in the STIHL cloud. Also provides on-unit status updates via LED indicator light.

• With just one press of the status button users can easily see if their tool has any electrical faults or if it requires service.

STIHL USA
www.stihlusa.com
800-467-8445

• Use this 7-1/4” blade with cordless and corded tools for superior performance and maximum versatility. High Impact™ premium carbide teeth provide 8x blade life.

• Active Shield™ protective blade coating allows 70% more cuts per charge and protects against gumming and corrosion.

• Anti-nail kickback tooth design resists nails on impact.

• Laser cut vibration slots allow for minimal blade vibration for straighter cuts, while laser cut expansion slots reduces blade warping.

Apex Tool Group
www.crescenttools.com
800-650-8665

• The patented MORF™ R230 Headlamp is the world’s first headlamp with a removable flashlight and magnet light—and a base that stays lit.

• The rugged, 230-lumen magnetic flashlight with 4-hour runtime lets you do what needs doing, hands-free—while the headlamp base lets you continue to see the bigger picture all around.

• The MORF R230 also lets you switch between high and low, putting the right amount of light in the right place.

• Being impact and water-resistant, it’s perfect for campers, hikers, climbers, DIYers and pros.

Police Security Flashlights
www.policesecurity.com
470-202-1018

• TrapStiks control the targeted insect and keep them from entering your home. Carpenter bees and wasps get caught on the sticky surface. They’re drawn to the trap with exclusive VisiLure technology, the colors and patterns under the glue.

• Saves structures from damage and is weather-resistant, pesticide-free and odor-free.

• Easy to use; hang it right where carpenter bees cause damage.

• Bird guards provide protection for birds and other small animals.

RESCUE!/Sterling International
www.rescue.com
800-666-6766

• Combining the best attributes from traditional silicone and polyurethane technologies, the AMP family of sealants features superior weatherability and durability. They can be used in extreme temperatures and prevent mold and mildew growth.

• Developed for both exterior applications—such as windows, doors, siding, trim, gutter, flashing and concrete—and interior applications like kitchen and bath projects, the new AMP line delivers a 100% weatherproof and waterproof seal.

• It can be applied on wet and damp surfaces, offers extreme temperature use of 0°F to 140°F, features fast and efficient 30-minute paint and rain/water ready times, and is backed by a lifetime mold and mildew resistance guarantee.

• This advanced modified polymer sealant applies and tools smoothly, with no stringiness, is low odor and is non-hazy during applications and once cured.

DAP Products
www.dap.com
410-675-2100

• Revolutionary design that utilizes flat, pouch battery cells delivering the lightest and most powerful compact battery from DEWALT.

• Provides user 50% more power, enabling broad application capabilities and fast performance with cordless tools; 25% more compact and 15% lighter, designed to provide tool maneuverability, high precision and reduced fatigue when used in tight workspaces.

• Ideal for cutting, drilling and fastening applications, precision and finishing tasks, and when working in tight spaces.

• Battery is compatible with all DEWALT 20V MAX tools and chargers in the 20V MAX system.

DEWALT Industrial Tool Co.
www.dewalt.com/powerstack
800-433-9258

Crocodile Cloth^® is a relatively new entrant to the hardware channel with their industrial-strength disposable cleaning cloths. The company has a simple goal: “No More Wimpy Wipes!” Crocodile Cloth is part of Nuvik, which is a UK company founded in 2016 to develop, manufacture and distribute unique, innovative cleaning and hygiene products.

Crocodile Cloths are oversized cleaning cloths measuring 15” x 10”, which is almost four times the size of traditional disposable wipes. The product is a non-drying, alcohol-free wipe that contains aloes so it’s gentle on the hands. Most wipes have the same texture on each side of the wipe.

Crocodile Cloths are smooth on one side and textured on the other to help scrub and scour the surface. The other key feature that stands out is the overall strength of the wipe. In this company video, you can see someone trying to rip the cloth into two pieces—click here to view. We simulated this in the office and can attest that these wipes are extremely strong and as close to a traditional towel as you will get in a disposable wipe.

Crocodile Cloth Professional Series comes in three different versions: Original, Auto and Paint. They also have a Power Series and Consumer Series. We provided our testers with the Professional Series Original with an 80-wipe count per recyclable package.

Our testers used the Crocodile Cloth in so many different applications ranging from cars, boats, barbecue grills, just to name a few. One tester reported cleaning up a spray lubricant from a hard surface and not only did it clean the surface it also removed the odor of the lubricant. Another wanted to test the durability of the wipe and used it on his truck’s tailgate, which has an abrasive spray-on bed liner (similar to 50 grit sandpaper). He thought for sure it would shred it. Not only did it hold up it also cleaned up the tailgate. One tester’s comment stuck with me: “Normal wipes belong in the kitchen. Crocodile Cloths belong in the garage, shed, work truck or anywhere else where things get dirty.”

Crocodile Cloth is a true no-brainer for any hardware store to stock. For more info go to: https://crocodilecloth.com/products/.