By Rob Robillard
Metabo HPT 18V 5-Inch Random Orbital Sander, model SV1813DAQ4 The folks at Metabo HPT have been stepping up their game this past year, this time they’ve introduced a new brushless 18V Random Orbital Sander. The Metabo HPT 18V Random Orbital Sander. The 18V Random Orbital Sander is part of the expanding MultiVolt System of 18V […]
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By Rob Robillard
Cordless Rear Handle Circular Saw Head-to-Head 2022 What is the advantage of a rear handle circular saw? One of them is the extended reach you get, which is extremely helpful when cross-cutting sheet goods or long rips on framing lumber, the other is power. This Head-to-Head is the third and final in-depth review on cordless […]
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By Rob Robillard
6-1/2″ Circular Saw Head to Head | 2022 Commonly referred to as a “Trim Saw” the 6-1/2″ cordless circular saw is useful for more than just cutting trim. Most 6-1/2″ saws have a blade-left design which many trim carpenters feel offers a better line of sight, ensuring accurate cutting. They’re the same tool as their […]
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By Rob Robillard
7-1/4″ Circular Saw Head to Head | 2022 Legend has it that a Shaker Woman in Harvard Massachusetts named Tabitha Babbitt saw two men struggling with a pit saw and decided to come up with a better option, inspired by her spinning wheel. She made a smaller prototype and eventually the design was enlarged for […]
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By Scott Arnold
Metabo HPT 36v Metal Connector Nailer Model NR3665DA The Metabo HPT 36V MultiVolt Cordless Metal Connector Nailer is designed to increase productivity on the residential framing job site by eliminating the need to navigate long hoses around the job site. When Metabo HPT reached out to us for a review the timing could not have […]
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By Rob Robillard
Cordless Oscillating Multi-tool – Comparison Testing 2021 The ToolBoxBuzz Crew recently looked at twelve major brands of multi-tools and carefully planned a range of uniquely crafted tests (with some sweet custom jigs) to determine which one was the “Best Cordless Oscillating Multi-tool.” An oscillating multi-tool is a saw, scraper, sander, and grinder. The tool, as […]
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By Rob Robillard
Metabo HPT MultiVolt 18-Guage Brad Nailer NT1850DF Review We recently tested the Metabo HPT 18V MultiVolt 18-gauge brad nailer. This new nailer is touted to be 30% more compact, and 31% lighter than the previous model. The NT1850DF is part of the expanding MultiVolt system 18-volt and 36-volt power tools from Metabo HPT. The Metabo HPT Brad […]
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By Rob Robillard
Metabo HPT 18V Cordless Trim Router M1808DA Review The Metabo HPT 18V Cordless Trim Router is Metabo HPT’s latest tool offering some Pro features. It follows the footsteps of the larger Metaboe HPT plunge base router – the Metabo HPT – that we reviewed last month. It’s impressive to note that Metabo HPT is the only […]
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By Rob Robillard
Metabo HPT 36 Volt Multi-Volt Cordless Router M 3612DA Metabo HPT recently released the world’s first cordless AC/DC, and ¼” and ½” plunge router. You never get a second chance to make a first impression. Immediately I liked the size of this router. The fact that the Metabo HPT 36 Volt Multi-Volt Cordless Router takes both ¼” […]
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By Ralph Mroz
Comparing Manufacturer’s Warranties Comparing warranties between manufacturers has always been difficult, if not practically impossible. Yet we all have the same few basic questions with regard to each brand’s warranty. So here at Tool Box Buzz, we decided to ask the vendors themselves to answer those basic questions for you in plain English. And they […]
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