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 Scott Arnold
Makita 40V XGT 6-1/2″ Cordless Plunge Saw Kit Review – Model GPS01M1J Buying a new tool for your business or hobby workshop may be thrilling and stressful, at least for me, as you sift through information to find the greatest fit for your needs. You’re now looking at a plunge saw /track saw. Is the […]
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By Wes Bartosik
ECHO CS-7310P Gas-Powered Chainsaw Last year, ECHO announced the new CS-7310P gas-powered chainsaw. This saw is touted as ECHO’s most powerful chainsaw available in North America. With a 73.5cc engine, the CS-7310P is breaking into the category of large (70cc+) professional-grade saws for tree felling or large wood processing. This is not a saw intended […]
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By Scott Arnold
Ryobi’s 18v ONE+ Scrubbers – Model P4500 and P4510 Ryobi Power Scrubbers are part of the over currently 260 tools that are compatible with Ryobi’s 18v ONE+ battery platform. That is impressive! From the construction site to garage door openers and now to your car washing needs, Ryobi does it all. There truly is something […]
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By Jeff Deitz
DEWALT 20V MAX 1/2″ Hammer Drill/Driver – Model DCD805 DEWALT released it’s new line of 20V Max Drill/Drivers the DCD800 and DCD805. We got our hands on the latter, the DCD805 1/2″ Hammer Drill Driver, and put it through the paces for a detailed review. The most significant upgrades to DEWALT’s Drill/Drivers are in the […]
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By Rob Robillard
Milwaukee PACKOUT Workshop Storage Tool storage and organization don’t stop at the job site, it naturally carries into the workshop. Workshop organization is an ongoing process, that requires good habits, and is best achieved with systems in place that help you maintain your organizational habits. The Milwaukee PACKOUT Shop Storage is one of these systems. PACKOUT […]
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By Rob Robillard
7-1/4 Inch Framing Saw Blade Testing | 2022 Saw blades come in a variety of designs, primarily revolving around the number of teeth. Blades with more teeth yield a smoother cut, and blades with fewer teeth remove material faster. Standard 7 and one-quarter framing blades have 24 teeth and are effective for cutting jobs such […]
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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 Ethan Bickford
Festool Cordless Angle Grinder AGC 18-115 Festool is known for making high quality, highly refined, and long-lasting tools. The Festool AGC 18-115 Cordless Angle Grinder is no exception. With a robust feel, soft start, and a tool-less accessory change this tool has the features and refinement you’d expect from Festool. Features and Specifications 4-1/2″ […]
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By Jeff Deitz
Milwaukee Cordless Multi-Tool 2836-20 The Tool Box buzz team recently published the results of an updated 2021 Cordless OMT Head to Head. 12 Tools from 11 manufacturers competed in this latest showdown. When the sawdust settled, a clear winner emerged. Here we will take a detailed look at the Milwaukee 2836, the best overall cordless […]
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