Tool industry news & reviews by professionals

Tool industry news & reviews by professionals

Welcome to Tool Box Buzz! A website dedicated to in depth coverage of tool industry news from the perspective of real PROFESSIONALS. Two seasoned construction Pros; Todd Fratzel and Robert Robillard head up a team of Pros and Serious DIY editors offering: editorials, product reviews, and high quality videos. Our team of Pros have daily access to all types of residential and commercial construction projects including: renovations, remodeling, demolition and new construction.

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Head-To-Head

Best Commercial Battery Backpack Blower Head-To-Head 2024

Best Commercial Battery Backpack Blower The Tool Box Buzz Crew seeks to crown the best commercial-grade battery backpack blower in this most recent Head-to-Head comparison test. In 2023 our crew tested and chose the best Handheld Cordless Blower. Building on that success, we are now examining battery backpack blowers. However, this Head-to-Head will primarily be […]

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Power Tools

ANNOYTOOLS 3018 plus CNC Product Review

ANNOYTOOLS 3018 plus CNC Is there a place for the 3018 Plus CNC in my shop? My workshop is more high-tech than most other ones. In addition to a large assortment of the usual woodworking stationery tools, I have two large format CNC machines, three 3D printers, and two laser engravers. My CNC machines can […]

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Cordless Tools

DEWALT 20V XR 2-1/4 Peak HP Plunge Router Review

DEWALT 20V XR 2-1/4 Peak HP Plunge Router DCW620B The new DEWALT 20V XR 2-1/4 Peak HP Plunge Router that seems purpose build for professional contractors looking for a powerful, reliable, and cordless plunge router. A Legacy of Excellence This plunge router is the result of nearly four years of development. DEWALT building on its […]

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Lawn & Garden

Stihl RZ Professional Zero-Turn Mower Review

Stihl Model RZ 560K Zero-Turn Mower Review The ToolBoxBuzz Crew partnered with Stihl this summer to bring you an in-depth review of the new RZ series of professional grade zero-turn lawnmowers. In this article, the crew looks specifically at the RZ 560K mower. To evaluate the machine in a variety of seasonal grass conditions, Stihl […]

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Measuring & Layout

Hilti PT-C Thermal Camera Review

Hilti PT-C Thermal Imaging Camera Thermal imaging cameras, like the Hilti PT-C Thermal Camera, revolutionize the construction industry by translating thermal energy into visible light. This allows construction pros to analyze structures with accuracy and efficiency, by capturing temperature profiles and presenting them as thermal images. The applications of thermal imaging are vast and diverse. […]

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    Best Commercial Battery Backpack Blower Head-To-Head 2024

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    Best Commercial Battery Backpack Blower The Tool Box Buzz Crew seeks to crown the best commercial-grade battery backpack blower in this most recent Head-to-Head comparison test. In 2023 our crew tested and chose the best Handheld Cordless Blower. Building on that success, we are now examining battery backpack blowers. However, this Head-to-Head will primarily be […]

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    Cordless Tools

    DEWALT 20V XR 2-1/4 Peak HP Plunge Router Review

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    DEWALT 20V XR 2-1/4 Peak HP Plunge Router DCW620B The new DEWALT 20V XR 2-1/4 Peak HP Plunge Router that seems purpose build for professional contractors looking for a powerful, reliable, and cordless plunge router. A Legacy of Excellence This plunge router is the result of nearly four years of development. DEWALT building on its […]

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    Power Tools

    ANNOYTOOLS 3018 plus CNC Product Review

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    ANNOYTOOLS 3018 plus CNC Is there a place for the 3018 Plus CNC in my shop? My workshop is more high-tech than most other ones. In addition to a large assortment of the usual woodworking stationery tools, I have two large format CNC machines, three 3D printers, and two laser engravers. My CNC machines can […]

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    Lawn & Garden

    Stihl Professional Zero-Turn Mower Review

    Stihl RZ Professional Zero-Turn Mower Review

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    Stihl Model RZ 560K Zero-Turn Mower Review The ToolBoxBuzz Crew partnered with Stihl this summer to bring you an in-depth review of the new RZ series of professional grade zero-turn lawnmowers. In this article, the crew looks specifically at the RZ 560K mower. To evaluate the machine in a variety of seasonal grass conditions, Stihl […]

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    Air Tools

    Metabo HPT NV 83A5 3-1/4 Inch Coil Nailer Review

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    Metabo HPT NV 83A5 3-1/4″ Coil Nailer Metabo HPT (formerly Hitachi) has a long history of making exceptional pneumatic nailers. The recent transition to the new name of Metabo HPT has left some confusion in the industry but that’s starting to change as users make the switch. We’ve recently reviewed several of their new cordless […]

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    Hand Tools

    Stiletto TRIMBONE Titanium Finish Hammer

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    Stiletto TRIMBONE Hammer The titanium hammer vs. steel hammer debate has been going on at my job site for a few years now. The big questions are 1) whether titanium hammers are worth the cost, which is sometimes 4 times more than a steel hammer, and 2) whether they really prevent injuries. I’m not here […]

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    Measuring & Layout

    Hilti PT-C Thermal Camera Review

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    Hilti PT-C Thermal Imaging Camera Thermal imaging cameras, like the Hilti PT-C Thermal Camera, revolutionize the construction industry by translating thermal energy into visible light. This allows construction pros to analyze structures with accuracy and efficiency, by capturing temperature profiles and presenting them as thermal images. The applications of thermal imaging are vast and diverse. […]

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    Automotive

    Lund Duraloader Loading Ramps Review

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    Lund Duraloader Arched Aluminum Folding Loading Ramps Our work trucks are an essential part of our on-site capability, and the Lund Duraloader Loading Ramps by Realtruck we recently tested with them only highlighted this more. These ramps are rugged aluminum folding ramps that follow an arched, extended-length design. They fold in half for easy storage […]

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