Roof tile colour samples Paving pedestals for decks and raised floorsSkylights on showVelux’s 180-degree tilting windowMirko Arend, BAU exhibition director Carpenter’s toolkitApprentice carpenters at workTrying out a Hilti cordless hammer drill for sizeWürth abrasive discs for grinding machinesCaulking colour chart from Otto ChemieBuyers’ meeting room Life-sized mock-ups Hands-on exhibits are up for grabsA sleek and secure Siedle video intercomSchüco’s façade display at BAUArchitects examine photovoltaic panels at Boehme Systems stand Building block game at an exhibitor’s boothSliding door at the Häfele stand Lignotrend’s soundproof wood is integrated into a wall’s designWant more stories like these in your inbox?Sign up to Monocle's email newsletters to stay on top of news and opinion, plus the latest from the magazine, radio, film and shop.NEW DeWALT® XR FLEXVOLT XR FLEXVOLT cordless range - heavy duty construction power tools with all the power of corded. Convertible 18/54V battery, that is completely backwards compatible with existing 18V DEWALT products, but can also be used on bigger construction power tools.

NEW Bahco Tool Modules & Kits Customise your tool storage with the latest range of Bahco tool modules, each set provides a comprehensive range of tools supplied in custom foam inserts that can easily be inserted in a tool cabinet. Also available are a custom made kits, designed for professional engineers Quality tools and customised storage NEW Power Tools & Accessories Discover the latest range from DeWALT, including cordless planer, drill bit sets and the handy 'Tic Tac' impact drill bits, that are supplied in packs of 25. See the latest productsOften referred to as a “Hilti gun or a Ramset gun” these tools have been a go to for direct fastening and the technology works on a controlled explosion created by small propellant cartridge charge, similar to the process that discharges a firearm. Powder-actuated technology was developed for commercial use during the World War Two, to repair a hull breach in navy ships by attaching metal plates over the holes.

The HILTI Powder-Actuated DX 2 Fastening Tool was designed with productivity in mind.  With no holes to drill and fastening in less than a second allows the user to install 1,000 fastenings per day. Having the speed and versatility to make these connections can be the difference between profit and loss!Puppies For Sale In Cottonwood Ca The HILTI Powder-Actuated DX 2 is the perfect tool for  installing drywall tracks, wire mesh or for attaching wood to concrete.  Homes For Sale Cobblestone At BrookhavenSome but not all of the applications for this tool are listed below:12 Passenger Van Rental Mesa Az Semi-automatic operation using 10-round cartridge strips Simple operation and easy maintenance

Complete fastener selection for a wide variety of applications ranging from drywall track to 2×4 attachments Power range to support any fastening to concrete or steel Covered by Hilti Lifetime Service All aluminum body for strength and long life Hilti matched tolerance system – tool, fastener, cartridge The HILTI Powder-actuated fastening tool DX 2 was built to accommodate pins ranging from 1/2 in. to 2-1/2 in. and also a  2-7/8 in. nail with a pre-mounted washer. The 0.27 caliber loads in strips of 10 and a Semi-automatic cartridge advances the strip automatically when the tool is cycled. Sold in a carry case with the tool, stabilizer, cleaning kit, spares pack, lubricant we found the HILTI Powder-Actuated DX 2 compact, durable, easy-to-use and able to install fasteners safely and rapidly. At 5.3 pounds, the HILTI DX2 is compact and its durable aluminum body gives you long service life, access to those hard-to-reach corners and improved ergonomics.

The HILTI cartridges are called Clean-Tec, which means they contain no lead or other heavy metals, meaning they are environmentally-friendly.  They come in different strength charges  and are color coded: Numbered strips help you to use the full cartridge, reducing waste and saving costs. The HILTI Powder-Actuated DX 2 was easy to use and I found it compact, lightweight and powerful.  Most importantly, it’s simple, easy to use and extrememly durable.  No major features to learn, just a better designed, tool with better materials than its predecessors. The size of the HILTI Powder-Actuated DX 2 allows you to insert the tool into tight locations and the applications this tool can be deployed on are endless when you consider all of the accessories, and fastener packs available for it. The ultimate power to weight ratio, 18 Volt Lithium-ion. Makita have the best and most comprehensive range of professional Lithium-ion tools available on the market, so what ever your trade, you will be confident that you have made the best choice.

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