Manufacturing

How Milwaukee Hole Saws are Made

May 18, 2017 Benjamen 15 Comments

In this last installment of my Milwaukee USA factory tour, let’s take a look at how Hole Dozer hole saws are made. Read More

Editorial, Made in USA, Power Tool Accessories

How it’s Made (in the USA): Milwaukee Carbide-Toothed Sawzall AX Blade

Apr 12, 2017 Benjamen 9 Comments

In my recent tour of a Milwaukee Tool USA factory, I saw how a Sawzall AX with carbide teeth blade is made. Here’s an inside look! Read More

Editorial, Made in USA, Power Tool Accessories

Milwaukee USA Factory Tour: How a Typical Sawzall Blade is Made

Apr 5, 2017 Benjamen 29 Comments

Have you ever wondered how a standard (non-carbide-tipped) Sawzall blade is made? Here is an inside look. Read More

Editorial, Made in USA, Power Tool Accessories

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