Power Tool Clearance Sale Scams
DeWalt clearance sale scams are a serious concern for hardware and power tools buyers. These fraudulent shopping sites make false advertisements such as premium DeWalt combo kits at $39 to lure victims.
VERIFY performed a reverse image-search of the attractive Facebook advertisements and found that the majority of the results redirect users to fraudulent websites. These websites are able to take credit card and personal information from the victims when they pay for their purchases.
Tools
Power tools are self-powered, portable or stationary hand and machine tools that are used for various jobs requiring mechanical force. At first power tools were operated manually however, as industrialization progressed during the Industrial Revolution they became powered with various means, such as steam engines and water wheels. There are a wide variety of power tools on the market today. Some power tools are powered by batteries however batteries are not interchangeable across brands and models. This can lead to vendor lock-in and poor sustainability, when an electric tool charger, battery, or other component fails. This is fixed by aftermarket adapters that can be used to allow the use of different battery powered power tools, however, this could be risky because of the potential for security and performance issues. Listed below are the top 20 brands of power tools in this year's Lifestory Research America's Most Trusted Power Tool Brand study.
Outdoor Power Equipment
Outdoor work is often done using power tools that run on gas-oil or gasoline mixtures. This includes the majority of chainsaws as well as string trimmers. Other tools can burn fuel or generate heat using compressed air, like blowtorches. Professional grade tools are typically double insulated, and they are not grounded for safety reasons. The brands mentioned were the ones that scored highest in Lifestory Research’s 2024 America’s Most Trusted Power Tool study.
Worksite Storage
If you're working on a large construction project or are doing home remodeling, your job site will require plenty of storage for equipment, materials and supplies. Storing your supplies in a secure and safe location reduces theft and improves work efficiency. Keeping a central supply of items helps in stocktaking and reordering items quick. You can buy a variety of different worksite storage options including clear bins and boxes to hooks for coils of cable and powertoolsonline high-quality tools. There are containers that are tailored to your particular storage requirements. They can be shipped or stored offsite when they are not being used. The right tool storage solutions will prolong the life of your equipment and saves you money on replacement costs. You'll also have peace of assurance that your tools, supplies and equipment are safe from weather-related damage and theft.