Category Archives: Cordless

Ridgid JobMax Teaser Advertisement

Posted on March 12th, 2010
Ridgid JobMax Teaser Advertisement Reader and frequent commenter uthscsaedu sent us this photo of an advertisement board he spotted at his local Home Depot. The board is promoting pre-order sales of Ridgid’s new JobMax combo kit, which are supposed to be released this month. Has anyone seen the tools in-store yet, and if so, what did you think about them? ToolGuyd Coverage [...]
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Updates & Video of Ridgid JobMax Multi-Head Tools

Posted on February 12th, 2010
Updates & Video of Ridgid JobMax Multi-Head Tools Since we first posted about Ridgid’s new JobMax multi-head cordless tool system, we’ve learned a number of things. First, there will only be two cordless combo sets available at launch, one that that includes the three most popular and commonly used tools, and another right-angle set with tools intended for use in close quarters.  We talked about these [...]
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Also posted in New Tools, Power Tools | 5 Comments

Ridgid JobMax Right Angle Drill, Impact Driver, Ratchet!

Posted on February 12th, 2010
Ridgid JobMax Right Angle Drill, Impact Driver, Ratchet! Yesterday, we posted a bit about Ridgid’s new 12V JobMax cordless tool system, and the first combo set that includes an auto hammer head and an oscillating multi-tool attachment. Well, it turns out that Ridgid is introducing another JobMax combo set, with this one featuring a right angle drill, impact driver, and ratchet attachment!
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Also posted in Drills & Drivers, New Tools, Power Tools, Sockets & Drive Tools | 9 Comments

Craftsman Cordless Nextec Kit with Saw & Palm Sander

Posted on February 12th, 2010
Craftsman Cordless Nextec Kit with Saw & Palm Sander This Old House broke the news yesterday about an upcoming Craftsman Nextec cordless tool kit which will include two brand new tools – a palm sander, and a cordless circular trim saw. Craftsman’s Nextec series is their line of compact lithium ion powered tools which includes conventional tool designs such as a 3/8″ drill and an impact [...]
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Ridgid JobMax 12V Auto Hammer & Multi-Tool Kit + Drill

Posted on February 11th, 2010
Ridgid JobMax 12V Auto Hammer & Multi-Tool Kit + Drill Ridgid has just released an innovative line of JobMax cordless power tools which feature interchangeable tool heads. The heart of this system is Ridgid’s new Power Base Handle, which features a tool-free quick connect interface, 4 directional head positions, a variable speed trigger, and a one-handed ergonomic grip.
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Also posted in Drills & Drivers, New Tools, Oscillating Tools, Power Tools | 17 Comments

Ryobi Auto Hammer Hands-on Review

Posted on February 4th, 2010
Ryobi Auto Hammer Hands-on Review Ryobi’s cordless Auto Hammer is designed to drive nails up to 3-1/2″ long, operate in tight spaces, and eliminate manual hammering entirely. In fact, Ryobi claims that with their new Auto Hammer, hammering has never been easier. With claims like these, we just had to put the tool to the test! For a detailed overview of the [...]
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Also posted in Hammers & Mallets, Power Tools, Reviews | 13 Comments

Ryobi Tek4 Snips & Screwdriver Set – a Closer Look

Posted on January 12th, 2010
As previously mentioned, the Ryobi Tek4 5-piece kit features two new additions to the Tek4 lineup – a cordless screwdriver, and power snips. We gave these new Tek4 tools some more thought, and were able to briefly give them a try in-store. All in all, we are pretty optimistic about these new tools, and the [...]
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Also posted in Power Tools | 3 Comments

Ryobi Tek4 5pc Combo Kit With Screwdriver & Snips

Posted on December 28th, 2009
Ryobi Tek4 5pc Combo Kit With Screwdriver & Snips Ryobi has just released a brand new 5pc combo kit as part of their Tek4 power tool system. Included in the combo are two new and three familiar tools – a cordless screwdriver, power snips, smart noise-suppression protective headphones, an LED flashlight, and a mobile device charger.
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Also posted in Power Tools | 8 Comments

Dewalt & Milwaukee’s Cordless Wet/Dry Vacuums

Posted on December 15th, 2009
Dewalt & Milwaukee's Cordless Wet/Dry Vacuums While cordless handheld vacuums such as Makita’s new model and the ubiquitous dustbuster are suitable for light duty cleaning or small messes, there may be times when you may need something a bit more robust. For medium duty cleaning tasks, what you’ll want to whip out is a cordless wet/dry vac. Although a traditional corded vacuum would typically be better suited for most cleaning [...]
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Also posted in Vacuums & Dust Collection | 2 Comments

Bosch 18V Triple-Mode Impact Drill Driver

Posted on December 8th, 2009
Bosch 18V Triple-Mode Impact Drill Driver The newest tool on the block is Bosch’s 26618-01 3-mode cordless impact drill/driver. Bosch stepped things up a notch with this model by incorporating two conventional speed settings as well as a selectable impact mode.
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Why Makita May Lose a Circular Saw Sale

Posted on December 7th, 2009
Why Makita May Lose a Circular Saw Sale  Okay, so I am searching for a new cordless circular saw. I’m not committed to any one brand, and am considering Porter Cable, Hitachi, Dewalt, Makita, and Milwaukee’s product offerings. Up until last night I was very strongly considering Makita, but that has since changed.
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Milwaukee M12 Right Angle Drill – Hands-on Review

Posted on November 18th, 2009
Milwaukee M12 Right Angle Drill - Hands-on Review Milwaukee is constantly expanding their M12 lithium-ion compact cordless tool lineup, and their new M12 3/8″ right angle drill is one of the most anticipated of the new offerings. While demand for the tool won’t compare to that of their pistol-grip driver, this right-angle driver will definitely find its way into many homes and jobsites. We were [...]
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Sears Super Saturday First “Black Friday Now” Sale

Posted on November 6th, 2009
Sears Super Saturday First "Black Friday Now" Sale From now until Christmas, Sears is holding “Black Friday Now” sales every Friday and Saturday with special Saturday “Doorbusters” from 7am until noon. Here are some of the items included in their first such sale. With your Craftsman Club Card, according to this sales flyer: 8 drawer combo kit for $100, includes a 4-drawer chest, and 4-drawer [...]
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Also posted in DealGuyd, Mechanics' Tools, Storage & Organization | 3 Comments

Ryobi Cordless Auto Hammer

Posted on October 31st, 2009
Ryobi Cordless Auto Hammer Update: Since writing this post, we have published a hands-on review of Ryobi’s Auto Hammer – click here to check it out. Ryobi is kicking things up a notch by releasing their own 12V Lithium-ion powered auto hammer. Ryobi claims that their hammer can drive up to 3 1/2″ common and finish nails as it hammers [...]
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Also posted in Hammers & Mallets, Power Tools | 9 Comments

Bosch PS70-2A 12V Metal Shear

Posted on October 21st, 2009
Bosch PS70-2A 12V Metal Shear  Bosch has recently added yet another tool, the PS70-2A metal shear, to its 12V Max line of lithium-ion powered compact cordless tools. With a mere 10″ length, 2.3″ height, and 3lb weight, this cordless shear is fairly compact and lightweight, and should be comfortable to use over-head. This tool is capable of cutting metal up to 18ga thick [...]
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