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Homelite Parts for Famous Outdoor Products

Posted By Justin_mighty On 12:38 PM 0 comments
Homelite LogoEver wondered why the Homelite name of outdoor tools and equipment is such a recognizable brand in the power tool industry?

Homelite was first company to introduce gas-powered hedge trimmers and gas-powered pressure washers to market, for starters. They are even more well known for producing the first ever light-weight, one-person chainsaw in 1963, the XL-12.

The XL-12's slim twelve pound total weight changed chainsawing everywhere by making it easier to bring tools to the work. Strangely enough, it also received some pop culture celebrity for being used by Leatherface in the 1974 Texas Chainsaw Massacre film.

Here are some chainsaw design improvements that Homelite has added over the years:
  • Zip StartTM- This Homelite patented system makes cord starting gas-powered chainsaws much easier as faster.
  • Safe-T-TipTM-This unique nose guard makes it easier for the saw to engage its work by stabilizing the nose. It also works to reduce vibration and prevent kickback.
  • Power StrokeTM- A design that improves engine start-up, life, and power.

Homelite Chainsaw

Homelite trimmers are also very well circulated, and are known for time-saving convenience features. Their many trimmer models include gas and electric designs, and are especially suited for homeowners and non-professional applications.
  • Pro CutTM Trimmer Head- The most time consuming part of any lawn trimming job is refilling the trimmer's cutting line. This design feature from Homelite makes replacing that trimmer line fast and easy.
  • Push Button Starter- A battery powered electric starting system available on many of their gas powered trimmers.
Example: The Homelite UT-41002 15" Trimmer
Homelite UT41002 Line Trimmer

eReplacementParts.com has a huge online inventory includes replacement parts for Homelite chainsaws, trimmers, blowers, lawn mowers, and more.

Owners of Homelite lawn and garden products can make their tool's comfort and convenience last for years with simple, cost-efficient maintenance and parts replacement. Find your Homelite tool's breakdown diagram and parts list by typing its model number in the part finder on their home page.

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New Line of Tools from Milwaukee!

Posted By the_tool On 8:03 AM 0 comments

11-in-1-screwdriver
The company’s pedigree has always been power tools for plumbers, electricians, and HVAC professionals. But now the makers of the Sawzall are branching out with hand tools.

Wire-stripperMilwaukee Electric Tool just announced a new line of hand tools that will be launched in April. The first batch of tools includes a screwdriver, a pair of utility knives, and a drywall saw. The 11 in 1 ($15) screwdriver includes the company’s ECX bits, which are mean to drive the specialty screws found in electrical boxes, outlets, and conduit couplers and includes the usual cast of characters: two Philips bits, two slotted, two ECX bits, and three nut drivers. The last two features speak directly to electricians: a built in wire stripper on just above the handle and a hole to bend wires up to 12 gauge before hooking up outlet boxes. Read Norm's tips on using screwdrivers correctly here.

The new utility knives ($15 and $17) are designed to be opened faster, with thin bodies that make storage easier. These too have an integrated wire stripper. The drywall saw ($15) incorporates holes along in the 6-inch blade that act as a rasp to expand or smooth cut outs.

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Drywall-knife
New tools along within the screw driving and saw platforms will be released in the third quarter of 2010.

MTD Lawn Tractors and Garden Tractors: What's the Difference?

Posted By Justin_mighty On 12:13 PM 0 comments
You may have considered indulging yourself with a major upgrade if you're in the market for a new lawn mower. Maybe your head has been turned by the MTD brand of serious lawn and garden equipment

Is my lawn big enough for a riding tractor, or do I just stick to the conventional walk-behind mower?
The general rule of thumb is that if your lawn exceeds 100 ft. sq., then it might be worth it to consider the time saving investment of a riding tractor. A riding mower might be more than you need if your lawn is any smaller, but there's no law against opting for the easy chair if the idea of shaded, derby-style mowing is just too tempting.

MTD riding tractors come in two varieties: "lawn tractors" and "garden tractors," but what's the difference?

The biggest difference between lawn and garden tractors is size:
  • Lawn tractors are designed for smaller acreage and lighter-duty mowing needs that don't require extra horsepower or heavy-duty mower construction.
  • Garden tractors, on the other hand, are bigger all around, with larger wheels, more horsepower, heavier frames and transmissions, and are made for large acreage jobs and high torque applications.
The more specific differences between MTD lawn tractors and MTD garden tractors have to do with attachment options.
  • Lawn tractors can use work attachments that do not engage the soil, like dozer blades, grass catchers, mulch kits, snowblowers, and tow-behind assemblies.
  • Garden tractors can use all of the attachments that lawn tractors can, plus attachments that engage the soil. This is because attachments like tillers, plows, harrows, and cultivators need the extra power that garden tractors offer.

So really, the choice between garden tractors and lawn tractors comes down to what kind of work you need the machine to do.

When it comes to attachments though, the varieties that MTD offers do not stop at those we've mentioned here by any means. Other accessories include things like:
  • tire chains
  • grass collection systems
  • ramps
  • tow-behind carts
  • sunshades
  • and more

Some patented MTD riding tractor options actually affect the compatibility of some types of attachments. Many models of MTD tractors include their special AutoDrive™ system that makes driving a tractor much like driving a car.

Attachments for MTD AutoDrive™ models are made for fast installation by virtue of another patented design feature, FastAttach™, which makes attachments changeable without tools.

Google Launches New Person Finding Tool!

Posted By the_tool On 12:12 PM 0 comments
We thought we would share this to support those looking for family and friends in Chili. Google has launched a new tool dedicated to helping you find a person in Chili by first or last name.

The 8.8-magnitude earthquake that hit Chile has left parts of the country in a state of despair, but Google is doing its part to help out.