Please take a few moments to answer some questions about your work in the construction industry, the tools you use in your work and the information you get from TOOLS OF THE TRADE and other industry publications.

We appreciate your feedback, and by completing the survey, you’ll get a chance to win a $100 American Express gift card.*

Many thanks,

Michael Chotiner
Senior Editor, Online
Tools of the Trade.net

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* 1. Select the one answer that best describes your profession/business: (Select only one answer.)

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* 2. I have worked in my business/profession (Select the range that most closely applies.)

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* 3. Which one of the following most closely matches your current job title? (Select only one title.)

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* 4. In the normal course of my work, I do the following: (Select all that apply.)

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* 5. Please indicate your level of interest in the following types of content provided on the Tools of the Trade Web site:

  Not interested Slightly interested Interested Most interested
Articles that describe the features and specifications of a single tool and provide a text account of the author's experience in testing it
Articles that describe the features and specifications of a number of similar tools and provide a text account of the author's experience in testing them
Articles about work vehicles (pickups, vans, SUVs, etc.) and accessories for construction-industry applications
Tables that summarize a tool's attributes, specifications and performance in key areas
Tables that summarize the specifications and test performance of a number of similar tools and enable comparisons among them
Videos produced by expert contributors that demonstrate tool features and performance
Videos produced by manufacturers that demonstrate tool features and performance
Comments from site users posted in response to individual articles and videos
Tool ratings posted by site users
The editor's blog posts
Feature articles on tool collectors, collectible tools and topics related to special interests in owning and using tools
News articles about developments in the construction industry
News articles about developments in the tool business
Price information

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* 6. Given a chance to post comments in response to content on a Web site, I am: (Select one answer.)

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* 7. Given a chance to post a rating for a tool in response to an article or other content describing its features and performance, I am more likely to: (Select one answer.)

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* 8. An online tool that enabled me to compare the features, specifications and prices of similar tools from different manufacturers would have: (Select only one answer.)

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* 9. If TOOLS OF THE TRADE created an online tool that let me compare tools made by different manufacturers and also provided sources offering the best prices, I'd probably: (Select only one answer.)

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* 10. Which of the following Hanley Wood magazines, websites and newsletters do you currently read? (Select all that apply.)

  Magazine Website Email newsletter
BUILDER
REMODELING
Replacement Contractor
Professional Deck Builder
The Journal of Light Construction (print edition)
TOOLS OF THE TRADE

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* 11. Besides TOOLS OF THE TRADE, what other websites do you visit for information about tools? (Select all that apply.)

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* 12. Which of the following do you use,own, or plan to buy in the future? (Select all that apply.)

  Use/Own Plan to purchase
Circular saw/helical drive
Circular saw/worm drive
Compound miter saws
Contractor table saw
Dual-sliding compound miter saw
Jigsaw
Metal-cutting saw
Portable table saw
Reciprocating saw
Sliding compound miter saw
Tile saw
Trim saw
Autofeed screwgun
Demolition hammer
Drill/driver
Manual-feed screwgun
Hammer drill
Right-angle drill
Rotary hammer
Cordless circular saw
Cordless compound-miter saw
Cordless drill/driver
Cordless hammer drill
Cordless hand-held planer
Cordless jigsaw
Cordless reciprocating saw
Cordless right-angle drill
Cordless rotary hammer
Fixed-base router
Hand-held power planer
Laminate trimmer
Plate joiner
Plunge router
Portable planer
Rotary cut-out saw
Router table
Angle grinder
Belt sander
Detail sander
Pad sander
Random-orbit sander
Pneumatic nailer
Pneumatic construction stapler
Gas-powered nailer
Gas-powered stapler
Portable air compressors
Ladder
Portable generator
Pump jacks
Staging
Laser line level
Rotating laser level
Spirit (bubble) level
chisels
clamps
concrete/masonry tools
cutters/snips
Drywall tools
Folding rule
Hammer
knives and scrapers
Pliers/wrenches
Pry/demolition bar
Squares/layout tools
Tape measure
Tile tools
Tool pouch
Trowels
Finish stapler (mechanical)
Ear protectors
Fall protection harnesses
First-aid kit
Hard hat
Knee pads
Safety glasses
Work gloves
Drill bits
Saw blades
Tool guides

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* 13. I would be willing to provide more input on suitable content and features for the JLC Web site, e-books and mobile apps designed for professional builders and remodelers by participating in future surveys and focus groups.

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* 14. Please fill in your contact information below to register for a chance to win a $100 American Express gift card—our thanks for your participation in this survey. Your name and email address won’t be shared with anyone else and will not be used for any purpose other than selecting a winner in a random drawing.

*TOOLS OF THE TRADE Survey Sweepstakes

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