Drills & Drivers

Lowes’ Kobalt Cordless Power Tools – 18V NiCad & Lithium-Ion

Aug 27, 2011 Stuart 36 Comments

Check it out – a line of brand new Kobalt cordless power tools just hit the market!

Craftsman Professional 20V Power Tools Have Been Totally Discontinued

Aug 11, 2011 Stuart 29 Comments

If you’re looking for Craftsman Professional 20V add-on tools, or DC motors and parts for a robotics or similar project, now’s the time. It appears that the Craftsman Professional 20V tool lineup has been discontinued.

Cordless

Metabo Cordless Drill Drivers with Impuls Action

Aug 9, 2011 Stuart 8 Comments

Metabo’s drill/drivers feature an Impuls action that offers improved control – great for removing stripped screws and starting holes in difficult materials!

Cordless

Milwaukee 18V Drill & Impact Driver Combo $199 (HOT DEAL!)

Jul 26, 2011 Stuart 4 Comments

If you’re looking for a new drill/driver and impact driver combo, or want to get a head start on your winter holiday shopping (some people have already emailed in asking for suggestions!), check out this great deal on a Milwaukee M18 combo tool kit.

Cordless

Milwaukee 12V Cordless 1/4 and 3/8 Ratchet Specs Update

Jul 22, 2011 Stuart 5 Comments

Milwaukee has been tight-lipped about their upcoming cordless M12 ratchets, but we managed to discover official max torque ratings for the tools!

Cordless

Milwaukee M12 Clamp-Gun Multimeter & Cordless Screwdriver Combo Deal

Jul 16, 2011 Stuart 6 Comments

A reader found a crazy-hot deal on a Milwaukee M12 clamp-on meter and driver combo kit! We’re talking less than 1/4 the price of the sum of its parts!

Cordless

i-drill Global Cordless Drill Unboxing

Jun 21, 2011 Stuart 10 Comments

We received an i-drill for review, and it came so nicely packaged that it called for an unboxing gallery. Hopefully the cordless drill’s performance matches its presentation.

Cordless

Bosch PS21-2A Pocket Driver, PS41-2A Impact Driver, & Combo for CHEAP!

Jun 12, 2011 Stuart 5 Comments

If you’re looking for a new compact cordless driver or an impact driver, or both, we’ve found what could be the lowest prices of all time on Bosch’s PS21 and PS41 drivers.

Cordless

Deal of the Day – Dewalt 18V Cordless Hammer Drill Driver $80 Off

Jun 9, 2011 Stuart 2 Comments

Over at Amazon, this Dewalt Hammer Drill is deeply discounted, today only.

Cordless

New Bosch PS11-2A Pivoting Head Right Angle Drill Driver is a Long Awaited Update

Jun 8, 2011 Stuart 3 Comments

Bosch has finally added a pivoting head right angle drill to their compact cordless tool lineup; meet the PS11.

Cordless

New Bosch Compact Tough 18V Drill Driver and Hammer Drill Drivers

Jun 7, 2011 Stuart 12 Comments

Bosch’s newest Compact Tough 18V cordless drill and hammer drill drivers feature a new look and are said to be shorter than ever. I wonder how they’ll compare to Dewalt’s new 20V Max cordless drill drivers.

Cordless

Dewalt Launches New 20V Max Cordless Power Tool Platform!

Jun 3, 2011 Stuart 20 Comments

That’s right, Dewalt has just announced their new 20V Max cordless power tool lineup! We have a LOT of things to say about the new tools, here’s a quick preview!

Cordless

Bosch 12V Cordless Driver and Impact Driver Combo for $124 Shipped

May 17, 2011 Stuart 6 Comments

Bosch’s 12V PS21 and PS41 driver and impact driver combo is currently selling for $124 on Amazon after a $25 promo coupon discount. Happy Father’s Day?

Drills & Drivers

New Bosch SDS-Plus “Stop Bits” For Masonry Anchor Installation

May 16, 2011 Stuart 2 Comments

Bosch’s new stop bits aim to speed up drop-in masonry anchor installation.

Cordless

New Makita 12V Max 3/8″ Impact Wrench

May 16, 2011 Stuart 3 Comments

Makita’s newest 12V Max tool is a 3/8″ impact driver, powerful enough for professional or home use.

Cordless

Makita Expands its 12V Max Compact Cordless Tool Lineup

May 3, 2011 Stuart 2 Comments

Makita has introduced a few new additions to their 12V Max compact cordless tool lineup.

Drills & Drivers

New Milwaukee M12 Cordless Ratchet

May 2, 2011 Stuart 10 Comments

We’ve got news about Milwaukee’s upcoming M12 cordless ratchets that look to be the first tools of a new “Automotive Solutions” lineup!

Accessories

Dewalt Impact Clutch Adapter Demo

Apr 25, 2011 Stuart 2 Comments

We first previewed Dewalt’s Impact Clutch Adapter back in November, and now that the accessory bit holder is coming to market, additional details are becoming available. Dewalt claims that the use of this impact clutch should extend the usability of screwdriving impact bits by [at least] five times. 5x the bit life = 1/5th fewer […]

Cordless

Festool CXS Compact Cordless Drill Preview

Apr 7, 2011 Stuart Discuss

Festool’s new CXS compact cordless drill looks mighty ergonomic. The versatility of its interchangeable chuck make it even more appealing!

Cordless

Bosch 12V Pocket Drill & Driver at $110 Each.

Apr 5, 2011 Stuart 9 Comments

If you’re looking for a new compact cordless drill or driver, check out Bosch’s PS21 and PS31, which are currently priced fairly low at ~$110 each, including shipping. Edit: We’ve been told of an even better deal for the PS31 drill kit – $97.10!

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