A newly announced Makita tool is drawing attention in the construction world, promising capabilities that haven't been available in rebar tying before.

Tying rebar involves handling heavy materials, working in awkward positions, and repeating the same hand twisting motions over and over. All of this can lead to serious wear and tear on the body. A ...

Since the first battery-powered rebar tying tool came out in 1993, rebar tying tool technology has improved in many ways. The battery platform has changed from Ni-Cad to Lithium-Ion which enables the ...