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Leatherman Launches the New Free Collection Leading with the P-Series Leatherman just launched the first of three new Free series multi-tools. The collection will feature the P-Series, a pliers-based multitool, the T-Series, a pocket tool designed for everyday carry functionality and finally the K-Series, a multipurpose knife. The new collection features multiple design patents, is made in the USA in Leatherman‘s factory in Portland, OR, and comes with Leatherman‘s industry-leading 25-year guarantee. Leading the collection launch, the Leatherman P-Series contains Leatherman‘s iconic pliers-based design with enhanced Free technology.

Whether it’s a standard concrete drill bit that goes into a three-jaw chuck tool or an SDS-plus bit or SDS-max bit, the shank is a solid-body piece of steel that’s fluted to ensure material removal. The most common design in concrete drill bits is the two-cutter, although most users wouldn’t refer to it that way. Users may not understand the intricacies of two-cutter versus four-cutter design, but they do know that more carbide at the end of the bit represents a better, longer-lasting concrete drill bit. It’s a show-me thing and users will be happy if: Heat won’t kill the bit, rebar won’t break it and hard aggregate won’t wear it down.

The Snow Peak Titanium French Press coffee maker is a stylish way to make and drink coffee on the road, without adding weight to your pack. This coffee maker is made in Japan and will hold 24 fluid ounces of steaming hot coffee. This french press works like any other. Just heat up your water directly in the press and once it starts boiling, remove it from the heat and add your coffee grounds.

We tested the John Deere zero-turn mowers a couple years ago, and came away impressed with their speed and comfort. This month John Deere has announced the Z700 series of zero-turn mowers which will provide larger property owners with commercial-grade construction. They’ve hit that sweet spot for residential owners who need a zero-turn to handle their yard, but don’t need the commercial cost of a larger mower. * Integrated park brake automatically engages when steering levers are moved outwards, and disengages when levers are pulled together * Unique three-position adjustable foot platform enhances comfort by allowing the operator to move the foot platform forward and back * Cutting-height adjustment system with transport lock allows the cutting height to be adjusted with the turn of a dial and provides a quick return to the desired cutting height after lifting the deck for transport