By Rob Robillard
MAKITA 18 Volt X2 (36V) 12 Inch Dual-Bevel Sliding Miter Saw Review Years ago, Makita WAS the go-to company for woodworkers and carpenters. In the last decade Makita has taken its foot off the gas and clearly lost market share to Dewalt. Well guys, they’re STOMPING on that gas pedal and merging onto the freeway! […]
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By Ethan Bickford
Metabo HPT CR36DAQ4 MultiVolt Reciprocating Saw Reciprocating saws have become a staple for demolition and framing work. And until recently anything but a corded saw was just not heavy duty enough for heavier framing and carpentry tasks. But with the introduction of lithium ion batteries and brushless motors cordless reciprocating saws are everywhere. But sometimes […]
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By Rob Robillard
Who Has The Best 18 Gauge Cordless Brad Nailer? In the last couple of years many manufacturers have introduced battery powered, cordless finish nailers. With a battery powered nailer, there’s no need to worry about using a compressor or dragging round an air hose while you work. They’re ideal for climbing ladders or locations with […]
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By Wes Bartosik
Keson 48″ Box Beam Construction Level A high quality, rugged, and accurate spirit level is one of the most indispensable tools on most job sites. But these precision instruments also get the snot beat out of them. As a sitework contractor, it is common to see levels tossed in and out of toolboxes or truck […]
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By Rob Robillard
12-Colt Cordless Impact Driver – Head-To-Head Review It’s a good time to be a tool user! The tool market is flooded with different brands of power tools competing to outdo each other to create that perfect tool for the right application. While this is a good thing, sometimes the end result is having so many […]
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By Rob Robillard
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18ga Brad Nailer Review – Gen 2 Every time we review a cordless nailer the debate starts. Battery operated nailers are not so new anymore, and they are getting better and better with each iteration. I will say that until a year or so, I was a complete skeptic of any of […]
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By Wes Bartosik
Ryobi EXPAND-IT 10″ Pole Saw Review It is summer time. The sun is shining, the humidity is making you sweat through your pants, and all that leafy green and barked covered stuff on your property is growing out of control. The Tool Box Buzz crew feels your pain and that is why we are working […]
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By Rob Robillard
MILWAUKEE “Super Charger” Battery Charger 48-59-1811 How would you like to charge your batteries 4X faster than you do now? In years past batteries sat idle on chargers for a long time, that’s about the change with the Milwaukee M18 & M12 Super Charger. In my opinion the Super Charger is BIG story! With the advancement […]
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By Rob Robillard
Makita 18V X2 Cordless Lawn Mower XML03 Review Makita has come out with a new 18V X2 cordless lawn mower designed for lawns under 1/3 acre. The Makita 18V X2 cordless lawn mower, XML03 features a heavy duty steel deck with 18″ cutting capacity, zero emissions, lower noise, and reduced maintenance compared to gas-engine lawn […]
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By Stan Durlacher
Bosch GKT 13-225L Plunge Saw I have owned a Triton track saw for three plus years. At the time I bought it, it was a great addition to my shop. Since owning a track saw, I have abandoned using my table saw for breaking down sheet goods. For me, the track saw is more […]
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