By Jeff Williams
Milwaukee New Product Symposium 2019 Highlights NPS19 Earlier this month we had the privilege of attending Milwaukee Tool’s annual media event dubbed NPS19. We’ve gone a number of times in the past and have posted similar articles to this one. This is basically a highlight reel from our instagram feed for those of you that […]
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By Wes Bartosik
The Ryobi 40V Expand-It String Trimmer Review This is a review of the new Ryobi 40V Expand-It Attachment Capable String Trimmer Model #RY40250. This tool is part of the new line of Ryobi 40V outdoor power equipment and is interchangeable with a large selection of attachments. More information about this line is available at the […]
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By John Furlong
RYOBI Heat Gun Review – Model P3150 ONE+ 18V Ryobi once again is upping the game in cordless tools with their new 18V ONE + Heat Gun (Model #P3150). Ryobi introduced the 18V Heat Gun into their 18v ONE + line this spring. Ryobi Heat Gun Specifications: High temperature of 875° F Reaches operational temperature […]
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By Will Endicott
Hilti Releases AG 4S-A22 4-1/2” 22V Angle Grinder Everybody that is around tools for a living know that cordless power tools are quickly replacing their corded cousins on job sites everywhere. Hilti recently announced a new 22V cordless angle grinder that is aimed at replacing their corded options. Specs Disc Diameter: 5” Max Voltage: 22V […]
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By Jeff Williams
Milwaukee M12 Surge – Inventing A Unicorn The tale of the M12 Surge… Join me in my time machine for a moment if you will and lets wind the clock back three years. The year is 2016 and the M18 Surge has just hit the market. I remember when it first came out thinking, “How […]
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By Wes Bartosik
Milwaukee plumbing and mechanical tools from NPS19 A preview of new Milwaukee plumbing and mechanical tools from NPS19. Milwaukee has always been a cornerstone brand for the plumbing and mechanical trades. You would be hard pressed to open a plumber’s van and not find something in black and red. I think my first “toolbox” as […]
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By Will Endicott
Milwaukee M18 FUEL Brushless Rear Handle 7-1/4” Circular Saw 2830-21HD Milwaukee Tool just announced the release of it’s first rear-handle circular saw. Although several competitors have beat them to market on their versions, Milwaukee claims to have several advantages over the competition. This also fills out a hole in their general carpentry lineup. Specifications • […]
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By Todd Fratzel
M18 FUEL Framing and Brad Nailers This year at their annual Milwaukee New Product Symposium (NPS19), remodeling and carpentry trades were rewarded with an expansion of cordless nailers with two cordless framing nailers and a much needed update to their existing cordless brad nailers. M18 FUEL™ 21° and 30° Framing Nailers Milwaukee Tool continues to […]
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By Ethan Bickford
Metabo HPT MultiVolt Miter Saw Tool manufacturers are pushing the limits of cordless tools further and further every day. Metabo HPT (formerly Hitachi Power Tools) is going big into their new dual voltage 36 volt cordless/corded platform. We’ve tested a couple of these tools including the 36V MultiVolt 1/2-in Hammer Drill. One standout addition […]
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By Todd Fratzel
STIHL HTA 85 Cordless Pole Pruner Saw Outdoor power equipment is steadily transitioning from small gas powered motors to cordless battery powered platforms. This is true not only for the major cordless tool manufacturers but also companies squarely focused on outdoor power equipment like STIHL. One of those tools is the STIHL HTA 85 Electric […]
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