Archive for May, 1993

Working with power tools? Play it safe

Accidents with power tools often have tragic consequences. Most injuries are from cuts, hurled objects and electric shock; all can be prevented.Using common sense is the key to avoiding accidents. Basically, this means not getting so preoccupied with a task that you ignore possible hazards. Specifically, it means knowing your tools and how to use […]

May 27th, 1993 | Posted in power tools | No Comments

MOTHER’S DAY IS SUNDAY, SO HERE’S A TIMELY HINT: A BOX OF CANDY AND A CARD ARE FINE, BUT SHE’D REALLY RATHER HAVE A CORDLESS DRILL, OR MAYBE HER OWN HEAT GUN GIVE YOUR MOM A POWER TOOL

This may be a surprise, but the Mother’s Day gift many mothers prefer will come from the hardware store.When a study commissioned by a trade organization called Women in The Hardware Industry reported that women bought nearly onefourth of the $2.4 billion power tools sold in 1991, manufacturers took note. Black and Decker is among […]

May 2nd, 1993 | Posted in power tools | No Comments