Archives for 2013

New Makita LXDT06 Brushless Impact Driver with Automatic Speed Downshifter

Apr 17, 2013 Stuart 5 Comments

Makita has come out with a new cordless brushless impact driver that looks to be the best 18V-class impact currently available.

Hand Tools

Mobile-Shop Complete Tool Bag

Apr 17, 2013 Stuart 12 Comments

The Mobile-Shop tool set looks great for industrial settings where nobody wants to build up a tool kit from scratch.

Cordless

New Dewalt Brushless Impact Driver

Apr 17, 2013 Stuart 13 Comments

Here’s the scoop on Dewalt’s latest 20V Max brushless impact driver.

Mechanics' Tools

New Dewalt Combination and Ratcheting Wrenches

Apr 16, 2013 Stuart Discuss

New from Dewalt – combination wrenches and ratcheting wrenches.

Cordless

Milwaukee Heated Jacket Differences

Apr 16, 2013 Stuart 4 Comments

Here’s how to tell the difference between Milwaukee’s original M12 heated jacket and the newer style.

Hand Tools

New Dewalt Ratchets, Sockets, and Mechanics Tool Sets

Apr 16, 2013 Stuart 23 Comments

Dewalt is coming out with new ratchets, socket sets, and mechanics tools sets.

Cordless

Dewalt Releases 20V 4.0Ah Battery and Upgrades Select Cordless Kits

Apr 16, 2013 Stuart 30 Comments

Dewalt’s new 20V Max 4.0Ah battery and a couple of new kits featuring the new high capacity battery are now available.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Victorinox (PB Swiss) Bike Tool

Apr 16, 2013 Stuart Discuss

The new Victorinox Bike Tool is a compact and high quality tool kit for on-the-go maintenance and repair needs.

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

Unfamiliar Tool of the Week: Makita Brad Nailer

Apr 16, 2013 Stuart 2 Comments

Makita’s AF505 seems to have everything I like to see in an air brad nailer.

Cordless

New Dewalt Brushless Drill/Driver

Apr 15, 2013 Stuart 18 Comments

Dewalt’s new 20V Max DCD790 brushless drill driver is compact, lightweight, and long-lasting.

Grinders & Sanders

New Bosch (UK) Sanding Roller

Apr 15, 2013 Stuart 10 Comments

Bosch UK is coming out with a new powered sander that’s great for fine detailed workpieces that typically require a lot of extra manual attention.

Cordless

Dewalt 20V Brushless Hammer Drill – First Look

Apr 13, 2013 Stuart 19 Comments

Dewalt is soon coming out with their first ever brushless hammer drill. Find out what we think of it!

DIY & Home

OtterBox DIY Smartphone Case

Apr 12, 2013 Stuart 4 Comments

OtterBox announced a new “Maker Series” of DIY smartphone cases as an April Fools Day joke.

Layout & Measuring

Leica Disto E7500i Laser Distance Meter

Apr 12, 2013 Stuart Discuss

The Leica E7500i is a full-featured distance measuring tool that connects to your iOS device for quick sketches or to add measurements over images.

Electrical Tools

Gardner Bender “Circuit Alert” Tools with Removable Voltage Detectors

Apr 11, 2013 Stuart 2 Comments

GB’s Circuit Alert hand tools feature a removable voltage detection module.

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