By Jeff Kirk
MILWAUKEE M18 FUEL ONE KEY IMPACT DRIVER Review (Model 2757-22) THE EARLY DAYS OF IMPACT DRIVERS In the fall of 2003, I had just started on the path to become a carpenter. I was attending the local woodworking show where almost all of the major power tool companies were unveiling a brand new tool, the […]
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By Michael Hopp
DEWALT 3-¼” Cordless Portable Power Planer Within the last year DEWALT introduced a new cordless tool to add into their 100+ lineup of 20V MAX cordless tools that they currently offer. It’s the 20V MAX Brushless Portable Power Planer. This cordless planer has a width capacity of 3 ¼” and a 5/64” depth of cut. […]
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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 Rob Robillard
Paslode Cordless XP Framing Nailer Review The folks at Paslode have redesigned their cordless framing nailer and fuel to provide increase power and performance in cold weather fastening applications. As a regular user of the Paslode cordless nailer I can attest to the sometimes-sluggish performance in the winter. Often times I would have to warm […]
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By Todd Fratzel
No Cost, No Questions Service & Repair on Eligible Cordless Systems I really dislike trying to get my tools repaired or serviced. Why you ask? Because the entire process usually wastes more time than it’s worth and frankly ends up costing me more money than simply replacing the tool. The folks at Paslode seem to […]
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By Todd Fratzel
Ryobi 18V 18GA Cordless Narrow Crown Stapler Coming off their popular AirStrike™ Brad Nailer Ryobi is now offering a crown stapler on the same platform. I was very impressed with the brad nailer so I’ll be looking forward to testing this stapler as well. Read on to learn all about this latest offering from Ryobi. […]
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By Todd Fratzel
Ryobi AirStrike 18-Gauge Brad Nailer Cordless tools continue to push for a life without cords and hoses! The folks at Ryobi just released an 18 gauge brad nailer that works off their 18 volt battery platform. Notice I didn’t say anything about a gas cartridge or hooking up an air hose. This bad boy works […]
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By Todd Fratzel
Senco Fusion F-16A Cordless Angled Finish Nailer Cordless nailers continue to gobble up market share in the pneumatic fastening market. Until recently there existed two basic options including nailers that relied on a fuel source (gas) or battery powered versions that used the power of a flywheel. Both of those technologies had advantages but now […]
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By Todd Fratzel
Tool Box Buzz Authors Featured In Paslode Video Check out a cool new video from Paslode regarding the recently released Paslode Cordless Roofing Nailer. The video was taped at this summer’s Remodeler’s Show in Baltimore.
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By Rob Robillard
Testing the new Duo-Fast Cordless Roofing Nailer DFCR175C If you follow this site you know that I enjoy reviewing tools. For me, part of reviewing a tool is to try to use it in the field on applications that it was intended for. Tools are designed for specific functions but as you know we often […]
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