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No matter what power tool line you like the best, reciprocating saws can be punishing on their saw blades. One of the best ways to ensure that you'll go through fewer blades is to choose the right one for the job in the first place. But is that steel or carbide? Instead of spending time running...

When you're getting ready to drill, the type of drill bit is important, but just as important is the type of metal compound and bit coatings that are used in the drill bit. As an example, using a simple steel drill bit on very dense hardwoods may well be the end of that drill bit's lifespan....

When you're getting ready to make a hole in something, drill bits are the first tool that is often considered. But the type of drill bit you need can be vastly different based on what kind of material you're trying to drill and how accurate the hole needs to be. As you face a wide range of drill...

When you have invested in a cordless power tool system, the batteries you use are the lifeblood that keeps your productivity moving. Unfortunately, when those batteries fail prematurely, it can leave you high and dry, forced to make an investment in more batteries that you may not be ready for yet....

There are a few things that are always true in life. There will be more taxes than you want to pay. Your job will sometimes be awesome and sometimes will suck. You get what you pay for. Good power tools can be expensive. Protect your investment with timely maintenance. But how do you determine when...

It's time for a Contractor Smackdown! In the ring today, we have lithium ion versus NiCad cordless tool batteries. Each has its own strengths and weaknesses, but which one will win the day? You won't know until you read more to find out! Here's a quick look at each type of battery and in which...

When you're having to track tools on a job site or across multiple locations, how do you keep everything straight? The developers at DeWalt have come up with a trio of new tools that work together to solve your tool tracking needs. The Tool Connect system allows you to use Tool Connect products,...

When you're working on a job site, few things can slow you down as much as having a power tool failure. Whether it's a service issue or a breakage, the process of having to ship it to the manufacturer for repair or service can cost you time and money. Fortunately, at Star Sales, we have a better...

When painting, staining and spraying is your occupation, you know that you're only as good as your tools. That's why at Star Sales, we're proud to offer the best tools the industry has to offer and are proud to announce that we now have two factory-trained technicians for servicing Titan sprayers....

When you need to mark up a project, marking paint is one of the easiest options available, but it has some serious issues as well. Propellants and VOCs create a chemical soup that can harm your workers or others in the area. Overspray makes a big mess and eats into your profits to clean up. The...