Cordless Tools reviews

Milwaukee M18 Backpack Vacuum – 2.5 Year Look-Back Review

Milwaukee M18 FUEL 3-IN-1 Backpack Vacuum 0885-20 2-1/2 years ago we reviewed the Milwaukee M18 Backpack Vacuum. Back then we were impressed with its adaptive design, and backpack ability, providing users with a vacuum that can tackle a wide array of clean-up tasks. As remodeling contractors, we work hard at keeping dust out of the […]

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Makita 18V X2 LXT Brushless Wet/Dry Dust Extractor Review

Makita 18V X2 LXT Brushless Vacuum – Model XCV23Z As a residential remodeler collecting dust at its source is critical to everyone involved. Working in clients’ homes and making a mess is unacceptable, and having dust fly around your work area is not conducive to our health. Cordless dust extractors are becoming more and more […]

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Greenworks 40v Cordless Blower Review

Greenworks 40v AXIAL 390 CFM Cordless Blower – Model 2400802VT An industry leader in battery powered outdoor power equipment [OPE] Greenworks has power tools for DIY-consumers and landscaping professionals. Greenworks cordless blowers include a 24-volt line, 40-volt line, 60-volt line, 80-volt line, and commercial-grade 82-volt battery-powered outdoor power equipment, a full line of corded equipment, […]

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Milwaukee M18 Table Saw – 2-1/2 Year Look-Back Review

Looking Back At The Milwaukee Table saw and Folding Stand 2-1/2 year ago we tested the Milwaukee M18 Table Saw. Back then we told you we impressed with the quality materials and a metal frame. Oh yea, and it’s cordless! The rack and pinion fence is a quality feature that we’ve come to expect from […]

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DEWALT FlexVolt Cordless 8-1/4″ Table Saw – 4 Year Look-Back Review

DEWALT FlexVolt Cordless 8-1/4″ Table Saw – Model DCS7485T1 4-1/2 years ago I tested the Flexvolt 8-1/4” table saw. Back then I told you that I was impressed with its portability, versatility, performance, and power. At that time the new table saw had all the same features as their corded sibling. So if you were […]

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Greenworks 24V LED work light Review

Greenworks 24V LED work light (model 3502302AZ) Greenworks continues to expand their line-up of 24V tools by unveiling their dual-power LED cordless work light.  Gone are the days of using old metal drop lights hung from the rafters with the incandescent bulbs putting off equal amounts of light and heat. Instant, bright, portable light is […]

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DEWALT FLEXVOLT Tracksaw – 3 Year Look Back Review

DEWALT FLEXVOLT Tracksaw – 3 Year Look Back Some of you might be wondering why we are doing all these “look back” articles, more specifically why the DEWALT FLEXVOLT Tracksaw.  The Tool Box Buzz crew believes in making sure we got it right. We provide you with honest, in-depth information on all of our reviews. […]

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Milwaukee M12 Cordless Sub-Compact Band Saw Review

Milwaukee M12 Cordless Sub-Compact Band Saw Model 2429-20 The number of sub-compact cordless tools continues to expand for light duty and limited access work areas. Milwaukee has added to their list with this 2nd generation M12 Cordless Sub-Compact Band Saw which we recently started using in with our fleet maintenance crews. The Milwaukee 2429-20 is […]

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DEWALT 12V Screwdriver – 10 Year Look-Back Review

DEWALT 12Volt 1/4″ Screwdriver DCF610 A 10-year Look-back Review Back in February 2011, we tested this DEWALT 12V Screwdriver Kit (DCF610S2) When we tested it we were impressed with its size to power ratio. We felt that although it looks like a toy, it was designed and built with contractors in mind. The screwdriver is compact […]

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Ryobi 7 1/4 Circular Saw PBLCS300 Review

Ryobi 7 1/4 Circular Saw PBLCS300 Review If we had to choose a single cordless item for carpentry and construction, we would be hard-pressed to pick against a 7 ¼” circular saw for basic cutting tasks.  We use circular saws on everything from sizing 2×4 rough framing to doing plunge cuts on exterior wall sheathing. […]

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