Archives for 2017

Cordless

New Bosch 18V and 12V Multi-Voltage Battery Charger

Mar 13, 2017 Stuart 45 Comments

Bosch has a new multi-voltage 12V and 18V multi-voltage battery charger out now, in Europe.

News

Hitachi Power Tools and Metabo Bought by USA-Based KKR Private Equity Firm

Mar 13, 2017 Stuart 28 Comments

Metabo and Hitachi Power Tools were purchased by a USA-based private equity firm.

Adhesives, Sealants, & Lubes

Ryobi Cordless Glue Gun

Mar 10, 2017 Stuart 38 Comments

Ryobi has come out with a cordless hot glue gun.

Cordless

Hitachi 18V Brushless Hammer Drill (DV18DBL2)

Mar 10, 2017 Stuart 17 Comments

Hitachi has come out with a very powerful 18V brushless hammer drill that also features anti-kickback protection.

New Tools

New Hitachi Table Saw with Roll Stand

Mar 9, 2017 Stuart 43 Comments

Here’s a new well-featured portable table saw by Hitachi.

Accessories

Giottos Rocket Air Blaster, a Squeezable Dust-Clearing Blower

Mar 9, 2017 Benjamen 18 Comments

The Giottos Rocket Air Blaster is a hand-powered air blower for clearing dust off of lenses and other delicate surfaces.

Cordless

Teaser: Dewalt 20V Max Brushless 7-1/4″ Circular Saw!

Mar 8, 2017 Stuart 64 Comments

Here’s a sneak peek at the new Dewalt 20V Max 7-1/4″ brushless circular saw!

Drills & Drivers

New Dewalt Hollow SDS Drill Bits

Mar 8, 2017 Stuart 11 Comments

New hollow SDS drill bits from Dewalt pair with a dust extractor to suck up masonry dust right as it’s created.

Cordless

New Hitachi 18V Compact Brushless Drill DS18DBFL2

Mar 8, 2017 Stuart 12 Comments

Hitachi’s out with a new compact brushless drill/driver.

Awesome & Cool

Coaster Werx “Opener Coaster” (or Small Parts Tray)

Mar 7, 2017 Stuart 18 Comments

Who would have thought a coaster would make me “ooh” and “aah”?!

Cordless

New Metabo Super Fast Cordless Drill for Sheet Metal and Pilot Holes

Mar 7, 2017 Stuart 19 Comments

Metabo has come out with a super fast cordless drill for pilot hole and sheet metal drilling.

Cordless

Ego 56V Cordless Snow Blower Mid-Season Review

Mar 6, 2017 Stuart 25 Comments

Here’s a mid-season review of the Ego cordless snow blower.

Cordless

Free Ryobi Starter Kit with the Purchase of Two Qualifying Tools

Mar 6, 2017 Benjamen 25 Comments

With a new Ryobi tool promo, buy 2 qualifying cordless tools, get a battery and charger starter kit for free.

Cordless

New Makita Brushless Router

Mar 4, 2017 Stuart 34 Comments

Makita’s got a new brushless cordless router on the way, at least overseas. Hopefully we’ll see it here too!

Cordless

Deal of the Day: Dewalt 20V Max 9-Tool Combo Kit (3/3/17)

Mar 3, 2017 Stuart 2 Comments

This Dewalt 9pc 20V Max cordless combo kit is on sale as a Deal of the Day.

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