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Get Jobsite Tough with Helly Hansen Workwear!

[sponsored] With the hottest of the summer months behind us, we are moving into the cooler months of autumn on the jobsite. While Helly Hansen is frequently seen on snowy slopes and high seas, their tradition of quality and protection actually originated in premium workwear.

Helly Juell Hansen (age 35) in 1875 began producing oilskin jackets, trousers, and other waterproof gear made from coarse linen soaked in linseed oil. After winning many awards throughout the years, Helly Hansen has evolved into one of the world’s most trusted apparel from skiing to sailing and everything in between.

With their illustrious history and unparalleled quality in the outdoors, Helly Hansen Workwear (HHWW) makes it easier for you to get the job done regardless of the conditions.

The Chelsea Collection has been talked about before on this blog with the introduction of the Chelsea Construction Pant. There are plenty of combinations through Helly Hansen’s workwear collection and below are just a few that will thrive through the end of 2017 and on.

CHELSEA SHORTS

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Reinforced by Cordura, these shorts will give you the toughness expected from Helly Hansen while also providing reprieve from the unrelenting heat of summer. Known for its durability and resistance to scuffs and scrapes, Cordura ensures strength in products from backpacks and performance apparel to military wear. In addition, Cordura protects against abrasion resistance extremely well while still keeping you light during those long, hot days. With two large thigh pockets (w/ flaps), a velcro closure for accessories, and belt loops with click-on functionality, you’ll have the convenience of the Chelsea Construction Pant but with more mobility and venting.

CHELSEA BIB

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Use an industry standard employed by working professionals for over 140 years with Helly Hansen’s Chelsea Construction Bib. The bib has a lightweight and highly durable cotton mix construction for everyday comfort. Sporting a Cordura reinforced knee, bottom hem, and hanging pockets for long lasting durability, this bib is meant to last. Effective, integrated pockets for knee pads offer convenience not seen in other workwear bibs while reflective details and a raised back will give you the comfort you’re looking for with a perfect fit for any situation.

CHELSEA LINED JACKET

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With fall/winter approaching, the Chelsea Lined Jacket will be a necessity when temperatures drop and the work continues! This jacket will keep you protected and dry from whatever conditions while also keeping you warm with its pile interior when the weather goes awry. With insulated shoulders, brushed polyester inside the collar and cuffs, and reflective elements, you’ll feel safer and warmer than ever in one of Helly Hansen’s top workwear jackets.

[sponsored] With the hottest of the summer months behind us, we are moving into the cooler months of autumn on the jobsite. While Helly Hansen is frequently seen on snowy slopes and high seas, their tradition of quality and protection actually originated in premium workwear.

On August 18th, around 200 new tools were showcased at the annual DeWalt Media Event.  This particular event was held in Nashville, Tennessee, where you can’t escape country music no matter how hard you try.

Below are what we thought were the highlights of the event.  Let us know what new release you’re most excited about!

Many contractors and repair technicians live out of their truck and Milwaukee Tool knows this.  That’s why they’ve just released an M12 and M18 battery charger that plugs into the c12V DC outlet in your truck or van! As added security, the charger will automatically shut down if it senses that your vehicle’s battery is getting too low. Smart and ultra-convenient.

We know a lot of you out there could use this charger, so we teamed up with Milwaukee to give YOU the chance to WIN one! There are 4 ways to enter below!

New Augmented Reality App Turns Your Phone into a Tape Measure

It’s pretty amazing all of the things that smartphones can do right now.  While some wish phones would go back to “just making dang blasted phone calls, like the good ole days,” it’s clear that phone’s will always be more than that moving forward. Through apps and other attachments, phones can now turn into a thermal imagine camera, an x-ray vision scanner to see what’s behind walls, a laser measure, and now an augmented reality tape measure.

For many construction superintendents and project managers across the world, tablets are becoming one of the most important tools on the job site.  They’re great for looking at plans, taking pictures, making notes, and running your favorite construction apps. Carrying a tablet does take up at least one of your hands, however, so it can be a hindrance if you need to help a co-worker lift material or climb a ladder.

In today’s race for most powerful cordless tools, it’s important to remember the humble beginnings of hand tools, especially those with mechanical parts.  Much like cars of the early 20th century, mechanical and power tools were simple machines, as opposed to the heavily electronic tools that are becoming popular now. Easy to understand and easier to repair.

High demand battery packs have allowed many construction workers ditch the cords on jobsites throughout the country, by providing more power and longer runtime. As with any battery packs, it’s important to follow safety warnings, but with a higher capacity can sometimes mean greater consequences when those warnings are not followed.

Cool Tools: Fiskars Releases a New Line of Cutting Tools for Construction

Fiskars was first founded as a Finnish Ironworks company in 1649, making it one of the oldest companies I have heard of that is still going strong.  Recently – relatively speaking – in 1967, Fiskars made a name for themselves with their orange handled scissors.  Noted for their build quality, sharpness, and durability, these scissors quickly became an industry standard and a leader in the category.  Since then, Fiskars has expanded into other areas of the home and outdoors.  You may also recognize the name Gerber, as this is one of the brands Fiskars sells under.