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Makita XGT 40V 3‑1/4″ Planer, AWS Capable
The Makita 40V XGT® Brushless 3-1/4” Planer (GPK01) is AWS® Capable and engineered for door and window installers, finish carpenters, deck installers, remodelers, and general contractors seeking a brushless cordless planer. The Planer delivers 15,000 RPM for fast stock removal. It will plane up to 311 feet at 1/16” depth on a single charge of a 40V XGT 4.0Ah battery, and is capable of planing 3-1/4” wide and 5/32” deep in a single pass.

XGT® is a system of equipment, tools, batteries, and chargers utilizing 40V max lithium-ion batteries. XGT® is engineered to deliver high power to take on high-demand applications, allowing users to completely transition to a cordless job site. XGT® is equipped with advanced brushless motor engineering, intelligent digital communication, and superior durability features to outpower, outsmart and outlast the rest.

There are 2 feature models of the GPK01 Cordless Planer. The choice is with or without one battery and rapid charger. Both models come with standard accessories that include socket wrench, guide rule, depth guide, planer blade, and blade gauge. Options for the Makita GPK01 Planer are:
1. GPK01Z: Tool only, with accessories
2. GPK01M1: Tool, (1) 40V max XGT® Lithium-Ion 4.0Ah battery, rapid charger, and accessories
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Lag Screw, Hex Head

Manufactured to be extremely sturdy, lag screws are some of the toughest fasteners. They are used to attach objects to wood and anchor masonry. Common applications include retaining walls, deck frames, and wooden beam outdoor play equipment. For masonry application, use the screw in conjunction with a lag shield. Lag screws have coarse threads designed for pre-drilled holes to prevent splitting or snapping, and require minimal clearance above the fastener. The hexagonal drive allows for simple installation and controlled traction with a socket or wrench.

For corrosion resistance, lag screws are available as Zinc plated, Hot Dipped Galvanized (HDG), and Stainless Steel.
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Carriage Bolts

Carriage bolts have a smooth rounded head with a square neck underneath that locks into wood to prevent spinning when tightened. Use with a pre-drilled hole and secure with a hex nut and washer. They are great fasteners for decks, play equipment, docks, fencing, and furniture.
The unique design is great for connections where the head is not accessible for tightening. The self-locking square neck and coarse threads fasten very securely.
All carriage bolts we stock have coarse threading as a standard.
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Wood Screws

Wood screws are made to join two pieces of wood together and securely hold them. There are many styles of wood screws available today, from various driver tools to what material the wood screw is made from.
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Button Head Socket Cap Screw

The button head version of socket cap screws are commonly used for removable panels, machine parts, die fixturing, and clamping. The socket head enables driving where there is not sufficient space for wrenches or sockets. The button head offers a wider bearing surface and high tensile strength, but offers lower profile than standard socket cap screws.
Button Head socket cap screws are available as an alloy with black oxide finish, or as stainless steel.
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Makita Compact Router, 18V LXT
Corded power meets cordless convenience with the 18V LXT Brushless Compact Router, model XTR01. The XTR01 Router is engineered for a full range of cabinetry and woodworking applications. It has a variable speed control dial (10,000 – 30,000 RPM) to match the speed to the application, with electronic speed control to maintain constant speed under load and soft start feature for smoother start-ups and better accuracy.

There are 2 feature models of the XTR01 Router. The choice is with or without one battery and rapid charger. Both models come with standard acccessories of 1/4″ collet, straight guide, and wrenches. Options for the Makita XTR01 are:
1. XTR01Z: Tool only, with accessories and 3/8″ collet
2. XTR01T8J: Tool, (1) 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion 5.0Ah battery, rapid charger, tool case, and accessories
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Wing Nuts

Wing nuts are a type of specialty nut with a pair of wings to enable it to tighten without tools. The wings provide a grip for the thumb and finger for turning. They are commonly used where frequent adjustments or removals are needed, and can be made quickly at a later stage.
An alternative form of the wing nut has a washer built in, and is used to storm-proof the windows of a building. This washer face allows the wing nut to be used to secure plywood onto fixed anchors, where the hole in the plywood will be larger than the anchor studs it and the wing nut are being mounted on. This provides the advantage of having a larger surface bearing the pressure, while also eliminating the need of a separate washer that will often fall and get lost during storm-prep installation.
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Square Plate Washer

Square plate washers are made from low carbon steel and have a larger surface area than round washers. Since they develop more friction when tightened against wood, they are often found in timber construction.
Often, square plate washers are used to attach treated lumber sill plates to concrete foundations. Another common use is using square plate washers to attach wood beams to the walls of a garage, and them mount the garage door rails and equipment.
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Hanger Bolts

Hanger bolts are a special type of stud that have a lag screw thread on one end and a machine screw thread on the other. They are ideal for tie-wire or overhead applications such as hanging ductwork, fixtures, or suspended electrical wiring from wood beams or walls.

Our hanger bolts are available as either a plain finish, or zinc plating for corrosion resistance.
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Dekfast Roof Screws, 10″ to 18″

Dekfast XHD High Strength Fasteners are ideal for insulation attachment to wood and light gauge steel. The SD#1 point cuts through gravel, BUR and metal up to 18ga. Black Sentri SP long=life coating provides extended corrosion protection. The #3PH pan head is compatible with all Dekfast insulation stress and membrane seam plates.
Longer sizes are available by special request.
FM and Dade County Approved.
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Makita XGT 40V Quiet Series Air Compressor, 2 Gallon

Compressors are workhorse tools on the job site and in the workshop. Makita® Air Compressors are favorites for their faster recovery time, lower noise, longer tool life, and consistent performance. The AC001G 40V max XGT® Brushless 2 Gallon Quiet Series Compressor can drive up to 700 finish nails using a fully charged 40V XGT® 4.0Ah battery. The AC001G will drive up to 1,400 finish nails using a fully charged 40V XGT® 8.0Ah battery.

Quiet Series Compressors are engineered to emit low noise levels with the AC001 emitting only 68 dB, which makes it ideal for indoor use. It is also the lightest weight cordless compressor in its class at up to 10 lbs. lighter than competitor models, while refilling up to 20% faster.

There are 2 feature models of the AC001G Cordless Compressor. The choice is with or without one battery and rapid charger. Options for the Makita AC001G are:
AC001GZ: Tool only
AC001GM1: Tool, (1) 40V max XGT® Lithium-Ion 4.0Ah battery, and rapid charger
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Makita High-Speed Dust Blower, 18V LXT

The 18V LXT® Brushless Cordless High Speed Blower/Inflator (XSA01) is a handheld solution with a convenient in-line design for focused dust and debris removal. The Makita-built brushless motor delivers up to 447 MPH and 39 CFM with four digitally controlled speeds for a wide range of applications. The High Speed Dust Blower delivers up to 50 minutes of continuous run time with a fully-charged 18V LXT® 6.0Ah battery. It includes five nozzles for a range of applications.