Milwaukee One-Key enabled drill and phone showing One-Key app

Milwaukee’s One-Key Adds Bluetooth Technology to Cordless Tools

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With lithium ion batteries and brushless motors now widely available from many cordless tool manufacturers, this year we are seeing innovations that go beyond the realms of lighter, faster and more powerful. In 2016, cordless tools are getting smarter.

Milwaukee is leading the way with their One-Key enabled drills, hammer drills, impact drivers and impact wrenches. Essentially, One-Key tools are Bluetooth-equipped versions of Milwaukee’s top-of-the-line second generation M18 Fuel series. They connect wirelessly to your smartphone with the One-Key app, which lets you track and manage your tool inventory, compile usage reports, and fine-tune speed and torque settings for any One-Key enabled tool.

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Victoria Move Update

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Staff worked so hard they are ahead of schedule and the deals are packed, the store is already closed at the current location today, Saturday April 23. Thank you for your patience while we move. Work will continue all weekend and we will open April 25 at our new, more convenient location  #101- 765 Vanalman Ave. Victoria BC. Our new location means more showroom space, more inventory and increased parking.

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Wet Sandblasting: Clean, Fast and Dust-Free

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High-volume air compressors and sandblasting equipment are significant investments, especially if you are planning to use a sandblaster occasionally or for only one project.

A wet sandblasting kit provides an alternative to traditional sandblasting. They are great at removing rust, paint, stains or any unwanted material. These kits are relatively inexpensive and very easy-to-use. Plus, they don’t create dust like a traditional sandblaster.

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Oscillating Tools: Why You Need One

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What’s an Oscillating Tool?

Basically, an oscillating tool is the jackknife of power tools. Oscillating tools can handle a ton of tasks—cutting, grinding, scraping, sanding, sawing—and deliver clean results in tight quarters. Oscillating tools are popular with carpenters, contractors, tradespeople, flooring and cabinet installers, and serious hobbyists. Regardless of the job, professionals love these tools.

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80 Pallets of New Hope!

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80 Pallets of tools came through Tools for the World in 2015, and were distributed to 24 different countries!  Many were sent to set up carpentry and mechanical teaching shops, while others went to hospitals, clinics and orphanages.
Thank you for your support!

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Helping Children Around the World

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For many years, KMS Tools has been supporting children around the world, helping them to get the clean water, nutritious food, access to medicines, and education that every child deserves.  Our sponsorship also greatly impacts their communities, encouraging them towards self-sustainability.  With 50 children in 27 countries to our name, we gave $23,400 to bring hope through World Vision in 2015.

Thank you for supporting KMS, so that we can continue to support children in need!

Metal Shaping Class with Gene Winfield Aug. 22 & 23

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Don’t miss our Metal Shaping Class with Legendary Car Builder Gene Winfield August 22 and 23, 2015.

This two day event is open to all skill levels and is a great chance to meet a living legend in the industry.

  • Learn the fine art of sheetmetal forming from one of the best!
  • Instructor: Gene Winfield
  • Saturday, Aug 22, and Sunday, Aug 23
  • Coquitlam store
  • Lunch provided!
  • For more details call1-800-567-8979 or 604-522-5593 or Click Here

What You Need to Know Before Buying a Compressor

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Whether you’re a contractor, heavy-duty mechanic, automotive technician, or serious hobbyist, you need an air compressor that can keep up. Check out this jam-packed Compressor Buying Guide and learn more about what to look for in your next air compressor. Keep reading to learn about the following:

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KMS Coquitlam Annual Show & Shine 2015 – Celebrating 20 Years!

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Don’t miss the 20th Annual KMS Tools Show & Shine!  Bring your family, friends, and especially your Dad to KMS Tools in Coquitlam on June 20th – the Saturday before Father’s Day – for hundreds of classic and custom cars, live music, FREE smokies & pop, contests, and tons more you won’t want to miss!

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