By Rob Robillard
Hitachi NT65MA4 1-1/4 Inch to 2-1/2 Inch 15-Gauge Angled Finish Nailer with Air Duster Recently we took the Hitachi 15-gauge angled finish nailer,NT65MA4 to our jobsite to review. Historically we have used 16-gauge finish nails on our trim work. 16-gauge finish nailers have a smaller diameter and generally smaller and lighter nailers. 15 gauge nailers […]
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By Joe Canning
Hitachi Framing Nailer NR83AA5 Review When you hear the term “Framing nailer” one company comes to mind, Hitachi. The name Hitachi has been at the front of the pack for more than a decade, with their innovation and solidly built framing nailers. In this review, we’ll be taking a look at the Hitachi NR83AA5 Paper […]
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By Rob Robillard
Hitachi 10” Sliding Dual Compound Miter Saw with Laser- model C10FSHC Just released, the new Hitachi 10″ Slide Miter Saw C10FSHC has some cool features you may be interested in. This saw also features a zero, rear clearance slide system allowing it to sit on a bench, up against a wall. Compact Slide System The […]
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By Todd Fratzel
BEST Cordless Reciprocating Saws – Head-to-Head One of the most widely used power tools in the construction industry would be the reciprocating saw. The first reciprocating saw was introduced by Milwaukee in 1951 with their SAWZALL® Reciprocating Saw. Today, over 65 years later, we find the industry filled with full-size cordless reciprocating saws used on […]
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By Jeff Kirk
HITACHI BRUSHLESS 18V COMPACT BANDSAW Review Model CB18DBLP4 As a carpenter working in the residential sector, I’m more than acquainted with all the various types of saws used for cutting wood and wood substitutes. Cutting metals on the other hand is a secondary thought, which up to this point I’ve settled for cutting with a […]
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By Rob Robillard
Hitachi 10-Inch Job Site Table Saw with fold and Roll Stand C10RJ Review The Hitachi 10” Job Site Table Saw is new and welcomed addition to the job-site. This new saw, has a fold and roll stand that attaches with 4-bolts. It’s optional if you decide you don’t want a stand, but I think once […]
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By Todd Fratzel
Gas & Cordless Framing Nailers Comparison Introduction The Tool Box Buzz crew assembled in Concord, MA to assess four gas powered nailers and one cordless framing nailer. Ambient temperatures during testing were roughly 20F and equipment was left out overnight to simulate standard field conditions. Framing equipment is often stored overnight in unconditioned spaces, or […]
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By Scott Arnold
Hitachi Launches 2 New SDS Rotary Hammers – DH26PF & DH18PFY Hitachi Power Tools is announcing additions to its growing Commercial product line with the launch two new SDS Plus Rotary Hammers; the DH26PF & the DH28PFY with User Vibration Protection. Being ideal tools for drilling holes for anchors, drilling concrete for trade installations and […]
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By Michael Hopp
Hitachi SDS Max Brushless Rotary Hammer DH52MEY Hitachi flooded the 2016 market with a whole new line of hammer drills. They are the AC brushless SDS Max Rotary Hammers. These new hammers have been well designed with a TON of features. I got a chance to test out the DH52MEY model and it didn’t disappoint. […]
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By Philip Benevides
Hitachi WH18DBDL2 18V Triple Hammer Impact Driver Kit Last week Hitachi announced the release of their WH18DBDL2 18V Triple Hammer Impact Driver. This week we here at Tool Box Buzz got a chance to look at the WH18DBDL2 kit. The kit includes the “Triple Hammer” driver, 18V rapid smart charger, two compact 3.0Ah batteries, and an […]
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