Power Tools – Page 103

The Best Makita 18V Brushless Impact Driver Ever is Coming Soon (XDT12M)

Oct 14, 2016 Stuart 28 Comments

Looking for the best cordless brushless impact driver you could buy? Add Makita’s new XDT12M impact to your shortlist.

Some Notes About Milwaukee’s New M18 Fuel Outdoor Power Tools

Oct 13, 2016 Stuart 43 Comments

For years, I wasn’t very interested in outdoor power tools, at least not personally. That all changed when we moved into a home with grass, bushes, brush, weeds, trees, and everything in between. Don’t get me wrong, outdoor power tools don’t top my list of most interesting tools to talk about, but I’m still trying to learn more […]

Cordless

New Makita 18V Sub-Compact Brushless Cordless Drill

Oct 11, 2016 Stuart 30 Comments

Makita has come out with a new sub-compact brushless drill.

Cordless

Milwaukee M18 Fuel SURGE Hydraulic Driver: 12 Things You Should Know

Oct 10, 2016 Stuart 42 Comments

Here is everything you need to know about the new Milwaukee M18 Fuel Surge hydraulic driver!

Cordless

New Milwaukee M18 Cordless Compact Hand Vacuum with HEPA Filter

Oct 7, 2016 Stuart 32 Comments

Here’s a quick first look at the new Milwaukee M18 compact cordless HEPA hand vac.

Grinders & Sanders

Crazy Sale Pricing on a Festool PRO 5 LTD Sander ($99), But Should You Take the Bait?

Oct 6, 2016 Stuart 36 Comments

There is crazy-HOT and even unbelievable promo pricing on this Festool 5″ finish sander. Should you buy it?

Editorial

Hitachi Tool Requests – What Would it Take for You to Go Green?

Sep 30, 2016 Stuart 52 Comments

Let’s talk about Hitachi power tools.

Cordless

I Love Milwaukee Heated Gear, and Their New Non-Heated Jacket Seems Really Tough

Sep 30, 2016 Stuart 20 Comments

I’m a big fan of Milwaukee’s M12 heated gear. I’m still sorting out the changes to this year’s models, and how different options work together, but one thing is clear – Milwaukee’s outerwear is fantastic.

Cordless

Discover Metabo 2016 – New 36V Cordless Platform and Hands-on With Lots of Tools!

Sep 28, 2016 Benjamen 22 Comments

We visited Metabo, and delved deep into their cordless, metalworking, and concrete tools.

Reader Question

Reader Question: Panel Saw vs. Table Saw, Which to Choose?

Sep 28, 2016 Stuart 38 Comments

Panel saw vs. table saw, which would you consider for your workshop?

Cordless

New Hitachi 18V Brushless Triple Anvil Impact Driver

Sep 22, 2016 Stuart 32 Comments

Hitachi has come out with an 18V brushless triple anvil impact driver, and there’s more you should know about it.

DIY & Home

Porter Cable Restorer, a Multi-Surface Restoration Tool & Sander

Sep 21, 2016 Stuart 33 Comments

The Porter Cable Restorer is a multi-surface restoration tool, and it will work with many different kinds of sanding, polishing, and cleaning sleeves.

Cordless

New Dewalt Single-Battery 20V Max Impact Driver Kit

Sep 21, 2016 Stuart 12 Comments

Dewalt has come out with a new single-battery kit version of their DCF885 impact driver.

Cordless

Would You Buy No-Name Replacement Power Tool Battery Packs?

Sep 20, 2016 Stuart 108 Comments

I would never use non-branded replacement power tool battery packs. Would you?

Cordless

Milwaukee, Ridgid, and Ryobi, Sitting in a Tree… and Definitely Talking

Sep 19, 2016 Stuart 43 Comments

I think I’ve seen enough evidence to believe that Milwaukee, Ridgid, and Ryobi are coordinating with each other on a strategic level.

Editorial

So, I Talked with a SawStop VP Today… And it Changed Everything

Sep 16, 2016 Stuart 96 Comments

Wow, who would have thought my opinions about SawStop would have changed so much?

Cordless

New Porter Cable Brushless Drill and Impact Drivers Coming Soon

Sep 16, 2016 Benjamen 12 Comments

Here’s what you need to know about the new Porter Cable 20V Max “Edge” brushless drill and impact driver.

Cordless

New Porter Cable Brushless Drill KIT, for $99

Sep 14, 2016 Stuart 9 Comments

Porter Cable has come out with a new budget drill offering – a compact brushless drill that’s available in a 2-battery kit for just $99.

New Tools

More Bosch Reaxx Table Saw Hesitations

Sep 14, 2016 Stuart 51 Comments

Here is some more news about the Bosch Reaxx table saw.

Cordless

New Dewalt DCD777 20V Max Brushless Drill Looks Budget-Friendly

Sep 13, 2016 Stuart 27 Comments

There’s a new Dewalt budget-friendly brushless cordless drill coming out, DCD777.

Jared on Lowe’s Put Tons of Kobalt Tool Sets, Sockets, Wrenches on Clearance: “I’ve bought two Kolbalt tools and not were the biggest junk and total waste of metal . I didn’t think…”
Scotty Ray on Lowe’s Put Tons of Kobalt Tool Sets, Sockets, Wrenches on Clearance: “I consider kobalt to be a very good mid grade all around tool for the price better than paying outrageous…”
Stuart on Amazon is Now Selling the Best Dewalt Budget Drill for $99: “I saw $99 earlier, and now I’m seeing the same as you. They either sold out or pulled the listing…”
Rachel Wilkerson on Lowe’s Put Tons of Kobalt Tool Sets, Sockets, Wrenches on Clearance: “I got some sockets myself. I also wanted to pick up a $2 nail apron for something and found out…”
Katie on Amazon is Now Selling the Best Dewalt Budget Drill for $99: “Nope, I’m still getting the $104 price and the oriental fuchsia shop seller when I click your link. When I…”
Johnathon on Lowe’s Put Tons of Kobalt Tool Sets, Sockets, Wrenches on Clearance: “Packaging updates or SKU changing often results in crazy clearance prices on such basic products as fasteners. I’ve bought giant…”