By Rob Robillard
New DEWALT PowerStack Battery Platform Coming DEWALT just launched a new 20V battery platform that uses stacked lithium-ion polymer pouch cell batteries. Called the PowerStack, this battery is designed to deliver a lighter, smaller, and more powerful battery. PowerStack Uses Stack Pouch Battery Cells Designed with stacked pouch battery cells instead of cylindrical cells, this […]
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By Dan Wheeler
Makita XWT17 18V Brushless Mid‑Torque 1/2″ Impact Wrench Review I was instantly impressed with the Makita XWT17 18V LXT Brushless 4‑Speed Mid‑Torque 1/2″ Sq. Drive W/ Friction Ring Anvil Impact Wrench, as soon as I took it out of the box. It felt sturdy like an Impact Wrench should, but at the same time, it […]
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By Ben Fecteau
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 14″ Abrasive Chop Saw (Model 2990-20) I’ve used a lot of abrasive chop saws in the steel fabrication industry. From cutting smaller sections on angle iron to cutting rebar and threaded rod, abrasive cutoff saws are essential tools when a horizontal bandsaw may not be required. So when I recently got my […]
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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 Ben Fecteau
Ryobi 18V One+ HP Brushless Automotive Tools Ryobi has expanded their 18V One + Line-up with a few new 18V automotive-based tools and we recently tested four of them out. These tools are added to Ryobi’s highest-powered One+ HP line-up (except the sander/polished) complete with brushless motors and backward-compatible with standard 18V Ryobi batteries. Ryobi’s […]
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By Rob Robillard
Milwaukee M18 FUEL Sawzall Gen 1 and Gen 2. One Year Look Back Specifications M18 FUEL™ SAWZALL Reciprocating Saw (2821-22) – replacing 2720 3000 SPM 1-1/4” stroke length Adjustable Shoe Anti-Corrosion Blade Clamp Rafter Hook LED light Weight: 8.4 lbs (6.8 lbs bare tool) 5-year warranty Pricing 2821-20 ($199) 2821-21 ($319) 2821-22 ($419) Looking Back […]
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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 Ben Fecteau
Ryobi ONE+ 18V Cordless 7-1/4″ Sliding Compound Miter Saw (Model PBT01B) When I got the chance to test out another of the Ryobi ONE+ 18V tools it was an easy yes. After all, I’ve had good luck over the past with with the ONE+ 18V line-up and the Ryobi Cordless 7 1/4″ Miter Saw (PBT01B) […]
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By Dan Wheeler
Makita 18V LXT Model XLC02ZB Cordless Vacuum The Makita 18V cordless vacuum is a wonderful addition to any tool collection. If you are looking to unplug the cord and make cleaning up quicker and easier, then a cordless vacuum is the way to go. This lightweight, compact vacuum is a fast and efficient solution for […]
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By Scott Arnold
DEWALT Power Washer – Model DCPW550B We have all had times where a garden hose just does not give you the pressure you need to get something cleaned off or a gas-powered pressure washer has too much pressure for your application. The DEWALT Power Washer fills in that grey area of too little pressure and […]
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