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Craftsman 12V Heated Jacket

Cordless

New Craftsman Heated Jacket

Aug 6, 2014 Stuart 15 Comments

Craftsman is coming out with a 12V Nextec heated jacket for the 2014 Fall and Winter holiday seasons!

Craftsman Nextec Battery with LED Light

Cordless

Craftsman Nextec High Capacity Battery with Built-in LED Flashlight

Aug 13, 2012 Stuart 10 Comments

Craftsman’s new Nextec battery comes with a neat feature – a built in LED flashlight!

Craftsman Nextec 12V Power Source Charger

Cordless

New Craftsman 12V Power Source USB Device Charger

Mar 1, 2012 Stuart 13 Comments

Craftsman has introduced a Nextec 12V USB charger that powers your devices when on-the-go.

Craftsman NEXTEC 12-Volt Compact Jigsaw

Cordless

New Craftsman Nextec 12V Jig Saw

Mar 1, 2012 Stuart 5 Comments

Craftsman has announced that a new compact jig saw will be added to their Nextec 12V power tool lineup.

Craftsman Nextec Cordless Inflator

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

Craftsman Nextec Inflator

Oct 18, 2011 Stuart 2 Comments

Craftsman’s new Nextec 12V cordless inflator is great for maintaining proper tire pressure and inflating recreational items.

Craftsman Nextec 2nd Generation Oscillating Multi-Tool

Cordless

Craftsman G2 Cordless Nextec Multi-Tool with Tool-Free Blade Change Review

Sep 7, 2011 Stuart 8 Comments

Craftsman’s upcoming G2 Nextec oscillating multi-tool features a new tool-free blade change.

Craftsman Nextec 3-in-1 Garden Tool

Cordless

New Craftsman Nextec Cordless Lawn and Garden Tools

May 12, 2011 Stuart 21 Comments

Craftsman is coming out with new Nextec lawn and garden tools that look to be great for quick maintenance tasks or for urban homeowners and others with small garden areas to maintain.

Craftsman Nectec Hammerhead & G2 Second Generation Auto Hammer Teaser

Cordless

Craftsman Nextec G2 Hammerhead Auto Hammer with Pivoting Head

Apr 14, 2011 Stuart 5 Comments

We were able to snag a sneak peek of Craftsman’s upcoming Nextec G2 Hammerhead auto hammer! This 2nd-generation cordless hammer features a few improvements over the original version.

Craftsman QuickBoost Nectec 12V Battery Charger

Cordless

Craftsman NEXTEC QuickBoost Charger Q&A

Feb 21, 2011 Stuart 5 Comments

We had a few questions about the new Craftsman QuickBoost Charger that Craftsman was able to answer for us. Of course this now led to more questions…

Craftsman Nectec Hammerhead & G2 Second Generation Auto Hammer Teaser

Cordless

Craftsman NEXTEC G2 Hammerhead, a Second Generation Auto Hammer

Feb 11, 2011 Stuart 2 Comments

Craftsman is updating its NEXTEC Hammerhead auto hammer, the first cordless nailer of its kind, with the soon to be announced G2 Hammerhead. I’m hoping that the new version delivers greater power and fewer vibrations!

Craftsman QuickBoost Nectec 12V Battery Charger

Cordless

Craftsman QuickBoost Charger for NEXTEC 12V Batteries

Feb 11, 2011 Stuart 2 Comments

Craftsman’s QuickBoost charger does exactly what its name implies – it gives your 12V Nextec batteries a quick 25% recharge to help you finish working without much delay.

Craftsman 12 Volt Nextec RAID Compared to Other Right Angle Tools

Cordless

Craftsman Right Angle Impact Driver Review (Nextec 12V Series)

Sep 28, 2010 Stuart 8 Comments

We recently reported that Craftsman has added a new right angle impact driver to their 12V cordless Nextec lineup. The new RAID is designed for close-quarters work but should provide enough power for general purpose fastening tasks as well. Eager to see what it can do, we put Craftsman’s Nextec RAID to the test. In this hands-on […]

Craftsman Nextec Right Angle Impact Driver Preview

Cordless

Craftsman Nextec 12V Right Angle Impact Driver

Sep 3, 2010 Stuart 10 Comments

Craftsman just announced a new edition to their compact lithium-ion powered NEXTEC cordless tool line – a right angle impact driver (17562). This RA impact driver is designed to drive fasteners in tight spaces and close quarters where other tools just cannot fit. The impact driver’s svelte height also means that the tool is held closer to the fastener […]

Drills & Drivers

Craftsman Nextec 4pc Drill/Driver, Saw, Sander Combo Update

Mar 12, 2010 Stuart 8 Comments

We just checked Sears.com and saw that the new Craftsman Nextec 4 piece drill/driver, saw, sander, flashlight combo set has been added to their product catalog. The kit is scheduled for release on May 1st 2010, and is available for pre-order at $170. Craftsman Nectec Drill/Driver, Saw, Sander Combo via Sears Preview Post of the New […]

Cordless

Craftsman Cordless Nextec Kit with Saw & Palm Sander

Feb 12, 2010 Stuart 8 Comments

This Old House broke the news yesterday about an upcoming Craftsman Nextec cordless tool kit which will include two brand new tools – a palm sander, and a cordless circular trim saw. Craftsman’s Nextec series is their line of compact lithium ion powered tools which includes conventional tool designs such as a 3/8″ drill and an […]

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