The Toolmonger Weekly Five: April 25, 2008

What does a saw have in common with a BMW? How 'bout bit set and your granny's Rolodex? Find out in this week's edition of Top Tools

By Toolmonger Posted 04.25.2008 at 10:04 am 0 Comments

Makita's Unshakable Saw Makita/$160
What does a BMW motorcycle have in common with the new Makita AVT saw? They both feature a mechanism inside that propels a counterweight to balance the force of the motor’s stroke. Just like boxer engines, the AVT reciprocal saw offers its user a much smoother experience. Toolmonger

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A toolbox that works like a Rolodex, a saw powered like a motorcycle and more. Our friends at toolmonger.com round up the whole collection here.

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