Category Archives: Drills & Drivers

Craftsman Nextec 4pc Drill/Driver, Saw, Sander Combo Update

Posted on March 12th, 2010
Craftsman Nextec 4pc Drill/Driver, Saw, Sander Combo Update We just checked Sears.com and saw that the new Craftsman Nextec 4 piece drill/driver, saw, sander, flashlight combo set has been added to their product catalog. The kit is scheduled for release on May 1st 2010, and is available for pre-order at $170. Craftsman Nectec Drill/Driver, Saw, Sander Combo via Sears Preview Post of the New Combo Kit [...]
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Bosch’s Nailkiller Auger Bits “Blast Through Nails”

Posted on March 11th, 2010
Bosch's Nailkiller Auger Bits "Blast Through Nails" Bosch just announced the release of their new Nailkiller auger bits. These high-performing auger bits are designed to last 9 times longer than the current market leader, while exerting 61% less impact force when drilling through fasteners.
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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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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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Ridgid 1/2″ and Hammer Drill Deals!

Posted on December 29th, 2009
Ridgid 1/2" and Hammer Drill Deals! Over at Amazon, Ridgid’s 1/2″ drill and a 1/2″ hammer drill are priced considerably lower than at Home Depot and other Ridgid distributors. This could be a temporary sale or price drop, but maybe we’ll see more price drops as part of an end-of-the-year sale. Ridgid R7111 8-Amp 1/2″ Drill (Amazon – $57 at the time of this posting) Ridgid R5014 [...]
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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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Bosch Impactor 12V Cordless Impact Driver $100!

Posted on December 2nd, 2009
Bosch Impactor 12V Cordless Impact Driver $100! Bosch’s 23613 Impactor 12V cordless impact driver is on sale for the mind-boggling low price of $100! The impact driver comes with two NiCad batteries, a charger, and a carrying case. We had to double check, but these are new tools and not refurbished, or bare-bone kits! Note that this Impactor is going to be slightly [...]
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Silver and Deming Drill Bits

Posted on November 30th, 2009
Silver and Deming Drill Bits Silver and Deming drill bits are large size drill bits with reduced shanks that are ideal for situations where a bit diameter is greater than the capacity of a drill chuck. For example, if you need to bore a 5/8″ hole and your drill has a 1/2″ chuck, you’re going to be needing a Silver [...]

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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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Home Depot Power Drill Trade-in Program

Posted on October 27th, 2009
Home Depot Power Drill Trade-in Program Home Depot has a pretty good deal going on right now if you’re in the market for a new drill. Simply bring your old, used, or broken power drill to your nearest Home Depot location between now and 11/8/09, and receive a 15% discount off of a new Lithium-ion cordless drill. Check out Home Depot’s promo page [...]
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Hitachi 12V Drill/Driver & Impact Driver Kit Deal

Posted on October 26th, 2009
Hitachi 12V Drill/Driver & Impact Driver Kit Deal Over at Amazon, the Hitachi KC10DFL 12V cordless Li-ion kit, which includes a drill/driver with 3/8″ chuck and a compact impact driver, is currently priced temptingly low at a hair under $120. Given that the average retail price of the combo kit is $170 (via Google Products), this seems to be a a generous discount. Now for [...]
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Porter Cable Combo Cordless Tool Kits Price Drop

Posted on October 21st, 2009
Porter Cable Combo Cordless Tool Kits Price Drop It looks like Lowes may be trying to jump-start the holiday shopping season by dropping the prices on two popular Porter Cable combo cordless tool kits. Porter Cable’s 2-piece 18V tool kit (model PC218C-2) includes a PC1800D drill/driver, a PC186CS 6-1/2″ circular saw, and two batteries plus a charger. The kit has dropped in price from [...]
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New Dewalt Impact Ready Drill & Driver Accessories

Posted on October 12th, 2009
New Dewalt Impact Ready Drill & Driver Accessories It really is no secret that impact drivers are becoming more and more popular among both professional users and consumers. With this in mind, Dewalt recently released an entire line of new Impact Ready drill and driver accessories.
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New Milwaukee Cordless Right-Angle Drill/Driver

Posted on September 30th, 2009
New Milwaukee Cordless Right-Angle Drill/Driver Milwaukee very recently released a new M12 product – the 2415-21 cordless right-angle drill/driver. The main selling points of this driver are its super-compact size, 3/8″ chuck, speed control, 11-setting electronic clutch, and runtime battery gauge. The only thing we read about Milwaukee’s right-angle drill/driver that we didn’t quite like is that the kit  only comes with one [...]
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Bosch PS10 I-Driver Reconditioned $60

Posted on July 29th, 2009
Bosch PS10 I-Driver Reconditioned $60 CPO Bosch over on Amazon is offering a reconditioned Bosch PS10 I-Driver kit for $60. This driver design is particularly well suited for driving fasteners in cramped workspaces. The product description is not very detailed, but we assume that the kit includes the charger and one or two batteries with the tool. If you prefer a more traditionally [...]
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