Category Archives: Saws

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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Milwaukee’s New Cordless Hand-Powered Tools

Posted on March 5th, 2010
Milwaukee's New Cordless Hand-Powered Tools Milwaukee just announced that they will be launching a new line of electrical hand tools in April. The new line includes an 11 in 1 multi-tip screwdriver, a Fastback utility knife, a side sliding utility knife, and a rasping jab saw. Milwaukee promises that “additional innovative tools” will follow later in the year.
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New Final Cut Side-Sanding Circular Saw Blade

Posted on February 24th, 2010
New Final Cut Side-Sanding Circular Saw Blade Final Cut has just announced the addition of a new 7-1/4″ circular saw blade to their product lineup. Also available in 10″ and 12″ sizes, the Final Cut saw blade features sanding discs on each side of the blade, allowing it to both cut and sand workpieces at the same time.
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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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Hands-on Review of the Craftsman MiterMate Miter Saw

Posted on January 26th, 2010
Hands-on Review of the Craftsman MiterMate Miter Saw There are quite a few questions about the new Craftsman 21226 MiterMate miter saw that we set out to address with a full no-holds barred hands-on review. Is the MiterMate gimmicky? Overly complex? Awkward and clumsy? Or is it as innovative and functional as Craftsman advertises? Keep reading for our full review of the MiterMate, or skip [...]
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The Imaginatively Designed Craftsman MiterMate Miter Saw

Posted on January 18th, 2010
The Imaginatively Designed Craftsman MiterMate Miter Saw The Craftsman 10″ MiterMate Miter Saw is unlike any miter saw that we’ve ever seen before. Compared to a traditional miter saw, the MiterMate, with its innovative V-fence system, is said to help woodworkers and DIYers save time while increasing the efficiency and accuracy of their cross cuts and miter joints.
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Bosch Jigsaws and Why We Love Them

Posted on December 11th, 2009
Bosch Jigsaws and Why We Love Them We have used quite a few different brands of jigsaws in recent years, but by far our favorite brand is Bosch. We’ve been using Bosch’s 1587AVSK jigsaw model for about two and a half years now, and it’s reliable, durable, provides plenty of power, and still operates smoothly and efficiently.
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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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Hitachi 10in Compound Miter Saw – $99

Posted on November 4th, 2009
Hitachi 10in Compound Miter Saw - $99 Amazon’s “Gold Box Deal of the Day” is a Hitchi C10FCE2 10-inch compound miter saw, on sale for $99 with free shipping. It has high reviews, and is discounted quite a bit given its average retail price of about $140. The deal is valid for 18 more hours (approximately 2 am EST), or when the tool [...]
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Dewalt Impact Drill Bits & Hole Saws

Posted on October 22nd, 2009
Dewalt Impact Drill Bits & Hole Saws We’re now going to take a closer look at the new impact drill bits and hole saws that were recently released as part of Dewalt’s new line of Impact Ready accessories. As far as we are aware, these are the first drill bits and hole saws ever designed for use with an impact driver.
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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 Delta Premium Woodworking Saw Blades

Posted on August 27th, 2009
New Delta Premium Woodworking Saw Blades  Delta has recently introduced a new line of premium full-kerf saw blades. These premium blades are designed with several ‘practical blade enhancements,’ such as: a 50% increase in the size of carbide to allow for additional re-sharpenings, refined geometries for an improved cut, and reduced noise for a quieter cut. Okay, let’s get this straight - Delta’s new premium blades [...]
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Skil’s New Skilsaw – High Performance & Outstanding Value

Posted on June 4th, 2009
Skil's New Skilsaw - High Performance & Outstanding Value Skil has just released the new HD5687 Skilsaw, marketing it as the ultimate combination of unmatched performance, lightweight design, and unbeatable value, and is designed to tackle any project at the jobsite. Sounds good to us! The new Skilsaw is priced at $89, placing it right in the middle of Skil’s current circular saw lineup. First off, we love [...]
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