By Wes Bartosik
Bosch StarlockPlus Model GOP18V-34N OMT Review The new Bosch 18V Starlock Plus Professional OMT is a powerful and ergonomic upgrade to one of the most iconic oscillating multi-tool lines. This tool review will take an in-depth look at the new Model GOP18V-34N and discuss how it has improved upon previous versions as well as how […]
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By Wes Bartosik
Echo DPB-5800T Battery Backpack Blower Review In September 2023 Echo Power Equipment unveiled their first battery-powered backpack blower. The Model DPB-5800T is built around Echo’s 56V eFORCE battery platform. This model is designed from the ground up with professional users in mind. It features outstanding power and performance as well as battery versatility. Echo provided […]
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By Scott Arnold
Ridgid 18V Cordless 16GA Straight Finish Nailer – Model R09893B The finish nailer is a vital tool for any carpenter’s toolbox. A finish nailer is especially beneficial for installing baseboards, hardwood flooring, cabinet trim, door and window casings, chair railing, crown molding, and any trim that requires larger finish nails. For smaller more delicate applications […]
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By Rob Robillard
Overall having the ability to use a cordless router with ½ shank router bits for larger profiles is huge. This Milwaukee ½” Cordless Router has the power, functionality, and accessories to compete with corded plunge and fixed base routers. It’s well made, and the kit is comprehensive.
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By Wes Bartosik
Makita 40V MAX XGT 1/2″ Mid and 3/4″ High Torque Impact Wrench Review The 40V MAX XGT tools are Makita‘s flagship professional-grade cordless tools. This tool review will examine the 1/2″ Mid-Torque Model GWT07Z and 3/4″ High-Torque Model GWT01Z impact wrenches. The Makita XGT impact wrenches are powerful but refined and comfortable to use. They […]
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By Wes Bartosik
ECHO DCS-5000 56V eFORCE 18″ Chainsaw Review Echo‘s latest battery chainsaw offering is a powerful and well-thought-out performance monster. This tool review will examine the Echo DCS-5000 56V eFORCE chainsaw and compare it to Echo’s previous offerings. In 2020 ToolBoxBuzz published our first Best Cordless Chainsaw Head-2-Head. During that testing, the legacy Echo 58V saw […]
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By Wes Bartosik
Metabo HPT 36V MultiVolt Cordless 10″ Table Saw Review Metabo HPT is updating and improving venerable tools from the old Hitachi line. The Metabo HPT 36V MultiVolt cordless 10″ table saw is a great example of this. This tool review takes a look at the Metabo HPT Model #C3610DRJQ4 MultiVolt Table Saw. Metabo HPT […]
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By Wes Bartosik
Makita Model GSA01Z 40V XGT Dust Blower Review The cordless dust blower was one of the first tools Makita introduced with their new 40V MAX XGT line. Originally I was curious about what the Model GSA01Z would bring to the table for Makita’s new high-performance battery platform. However, after using the blower during the review […]
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By Wes Bartosik
RIDGID 18V LED Model R8699 Spotlight Review This tool review features the new 18V LED cordless spotlight from RIDGID. The model R8699 is a Home Depot exclusive offering that features a max output of 3,200 lumens of light. That is an incredible amount of light output in a compact package. Overall I am very impressed […]
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By Wes Bartosik
RIDGID 3 Gallon 18V NXT Vacuum Model HD0318 Review RIDGID is a name that is synonymous with shop vacuums and other site cleanup tools. The new Model HD0318 NXT cordless 18V 3-gallon wet/dry vacuum was announced for 2022. This latest offering combines a proven design and platform with RIDGID’s 18V lithium-ion battery system to produce […]
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