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Crescent Tools stands as an iconic brand, universally recognized for its hand tools, notably the adjustable wrench. With more than a century of history, Crescent® has expanded its offerings by incorporating several legacy brands such as Wiss®, Lufkin®, Nicholson®, H.K. Porter®, and JOBOX®, broadening its product range across various categories.

Recently, Crescent provided us with samples of their 22 oz. Steel Framing Hammer for review. Packed with features aimed at reducing user fatigue, enhancing performance and improving ergonomics, this hammer boasts the innovative VibeGuard™ Vibration Control System within the handle, which reduces vibrations by 70 percent. Additionally, it features a 15 percent larger bell, minimizing mis-hits and offering leading power-to-weight performance. The handle is equipped with a textured fawn’s foot grip and a tether hole. Click here to view a brief company video.

We distributed these samples to a group of framers at a local job site. The testers were quick to comment on the hammer’s “feel.” As one tester said, “you know that feeling when a tool just fits perfectly in your hand.” Others also praised the textured grip and the secure handhold provided by the fawn’s foot design. After a day of use, we gathered feedback on the VibeGuard™ Vibration Control System. One user summed it up perfectly: “Initially, you expect to feel the vibration after striking, but after a while, you forget about it altogether.”

The Crescent line of hammers, with its outstanding features, is a valuable addition to stores catering to professionals in the trades or DIY enthusiasts who demand more from their tools.

Total Tape Super Strong Mounting Tape

Clear, double-sided mounting tape with strength enough to hold up to 300 pounds per roll and 14 pounds per strip.

Fixes all types of porous and non-porous materials on smooth and slightly rough surfaces, in an easy, clean and immediate way.

Instant grab and long-term endurance, its exclusive solvent-free formula is reinforced with a structural mesh, providing a permanent bond.

Moisture resistance makes it great for indoor and outdoor use.

Uses include cable guides, identification plates, alarm systems, electricity boxes, tiles, moldings, boards, mirrors and hangers.

Adheres in temperatures ranging from 14°F to 167°F (-10° – 75°C).

The Original Super Glue Corporation
800-538-3091
supergluecorp.com

PURELL® ES10 Sanitizer Dispenser

Refills include integrated battery to eliminate steps of changing and buying batteries.

New complimentary app-based technology helps manage dispenser usage and refills remotely, meaning manual dispenser level checks no longer needed.

Slim profile fits just about anywhere and available in modern finishes to fit into many environments.

Lower-pitched (timbre/tone/hTz) dispensing sound for quiet places.

Less waste with 30 percent less plastic per refill, 38 percent lower greenhouse gas emissions. Also easy to recycle.

Certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) as a Women’s Business Enterprise, so purchasing these dispensing systems and PURELL® refills can help customers achieve supplier diversity goals.

Gojo
800-321-8128
gojo.com

Anyone who has turned a wrench knows the frustration of removing a stripped, rusted or damaged bolt. I grew up with the “heat it and beat it” technique, and while taking out your frustration on a damaged fastener can be therapeutic, it is also highly time-consuming. Crescent® has created a tool to eliminate the stress and time required to complete the job—the Crescent Bolt Biter™ impact nut extractor and driver.

The socket features a tapered design to sit on fasteners, providing five times the gripping force. The drive is also bi-directional, allowing for the removal and reuse of the fastener. Inside the socket is an integrated magnet, allowing the fastener to stay in place for either extraction or driving. At the end of the socket is a 1/4 hex shank for compatibility with impact drivers and drills.

We received samples of the five-piece set with a 1-7/8” length shaft ranging in sizes from ¼” to ½”. Crescent also offers a three-piece set with a 6” length shaft. Our testers were anxious to see how the Bolt Biter would perform. Living in South Florida provides us with ample access to rusted or damaged fasteners. We have a saying: “South Florida, where even plastic rusts!”

The Bolt Biters were tested on rusted fasteners found in boat bilges, ATVs and trailers. All testers responded with the same opinion: “These are game changers.” The Bolt Biters removed every rusted and stripped fastener our testers could throw at them. Another tester said it best: “Every toolbox needs a set of the Bolt Biters.”

If your store stocks sockets or specialty tools, you should strongly consider adding them to your inventory. Your customers will thank you later.

Formulated for high-use applications such as on cabinets, furniture, countertops, vanities and doors.

Water-based coating offers four times the paint particles of conventional paint.

Ease of use with no stripping, sanding or priming required.

All-in-one paint bonds, primes and finishes, curing to a durable washable surface in one or two coats.

Utilizing nano technology, product adheres to just about any surface, including glazed tile.

Engineered to work on indoor and outdoor applications with option for multi-purpose sealer for outdoor projects.

Slightly textured to eliminate brush marks and provide a consistent finish that conceals imperfections.

Eco-friendly with low VOC and low odor.

Available in matte and metallic finishes.

Beyond Paint
866-266-0650
beyondpaint.com

Easy to stick, scan and connect to information on jobsites or remote areas.

Connect physical locations to digital information such as photos, text, maintenance documentation, video links, voice memos, instructions, GPS location data and more.

Durable with heavy-duty applications and can be used indoor, outdoor and in rugged environments.

Individual labels for easy use permanently adhere to surfaces.

Each roll of tape contains 100 codes that provide unlimited, safe and secure storage of critical information accessible via a mobile device and app.

Comes in high-visibility yellow in lengths of 10.5 feet, 1.88 in wide.

Shurtape Technologies
888-442-8273
shurtape.com

Quick drying and paint ready in 30 minutes.

Less jobsite mess because the caulk is easy to clean up and low odor.

Multi-surface adhesion means caulk is good for a variety of applications.

Won’t shine through or discolor paint.

Cured caulk is mold and moisture resistant.

Includes 40-year warranty.

Available in 5.5 fl. oz. in white and 10.1 fl. oz. in white and clear.

DAP
888-327-8477 | dap.com

The name Hyde requires no introduction in the hardware channel as the company approaches its 150th anniversary. Hyde tools are renowned as the ultimate companions for painters, drywall experts and remodeling professionals. The company slogan is “For a Better Finish, Start with Hyde®.”

The sander boasts a nine-inch round pivoting head mounted to a two-piece lightweight aluminum extension pole. The included six-foot hose attaches to traditional wet/dry vacuums. Additionally, the sander features a suction control valve, enabling users to adjust to various surfaces. Removing up to 99 percent of dust while sanding, the nine-inch sander includes long-lasting net abrasives with three grits: 120, 180 and 240.

Designed for contractors or serious DIYers, we provided a sample to a local painter tackling a significant refinishing project. Initially concerned about the fatigue of maneuvering a nine-inch sander up and down a painted wall, our tester’s worries were swiftly alleviated by the lightweight pole. Upon completing the job over multiple days, he reported, “It worked flawlessly. Not only did it reduce the sanding time, but it also significantly reduced my clean-up time.”

If your hardware store serves professional painters and contractors, consider the Hyde nine-inch Round Dust-Free Sander as an exceptional addition to your inventory.

Soap smells like eucalyptus and desert sage.

At 10 ounces, the bar is three times the size of traditional soaps.

Triple milled for higher quality.

Portion of proceeds benefits U.S. veterans.

Also available in other scents including Superior, High Country, Big Bandit, Trophy Game and Sawtooth.

Lathers quickly and rinses clean while moisturizing skin.

Duke Cannon
855-354-4438
dukecannon.com

Includes three-in-one lighting system with removable flashlight and magnet light with attached headlamp putting out 500 lumens, detached flashlight 47 lumens and headlamp base 70 lumens.

Easily switch between high and low illumination for the right amount of light in the right place.

Impact and water resistant, light is ideal for contractors, builders, campers, hikers, climbers and DIYers.

Beam distance of 38 meters for attached headlamp; 16 meters for detached flashlight and 15 meters for headlamp base.

Lightweight at about 0.39 lbs. and includes adjustable straps.

Police Security
866-820-9297
policesecurity.com