Archives for 2018

Editorial

Why I’m Returning My Brand New Porter Cable 7518 Router

Mar 7, 2018 Stuart 56 Comments

What seems to be an electrical defect has me sending my brand new Porter Cable 7518 router back to the store.

Storage & Organization

Deal of the Day: Dewalt ToughSystem Tool Box Bundle (3/7/2018)

Mar 7, 2018 Stuart 18 Comments

Today only, there’s a deal on a Dewalt ToughSystem tool box bundle.

Cordless

Milwaukee M12 Cordless Rivet Tool

Mar 6, 2018 Stuart 40 Comments

Milwaukee has come out with a new M12 cordless pop rivet tool.

Cordless

New Milwaukee M18 Cordless Sander

Mar 5, 2018 Stuart 36 Comments

Here’s a sneak peek at the new Milwaukee M18 cordless sander.

New Tools

New Harbor Freight Hercules 12″ Sliding Miter Saw

Mar 5, 2018 Stuart 139 Comments

Harbor Freight has come out with a new Hercules 12″ sliding miter saw.

Hand Tools

Milwaukee Screwdrivers: a Roundup of All the New Styles

Mar 2, 2018 Benjamen 19 Comments

Here’s a roundup all the new screwdriver styles Milwaukee Tool recently came out with.

Cordless

Revisiting What an Amp-Hour Means for Cordless Power Tool Batteries

Mar 2, 2018 Stuart 44 Comments

So, you want to know more about cordless power tool battery packs?

Electrical Tools

StewMac Solder Monster, a New Long Reach 3rd Hands Tool

Mar 2, 2018 Stuart 28 Comments

StewMac has a new soldering workcenter out.

Cordless

8 New Ryobi Cordless Power Tools and Accessories for 2018

Mar 1, 2018 Stuart 65 Comments

Here’s a look at some of Ryobi’s latest cordless power tools and accessories.

Cordless

How Hitachi’s New MultiVolt 18V/36V Batteries Work

Feb 28, 2018 Benjamen 49 Comments

We’re excited about Hitachi’s new 18V/36V Multivolt battery technology!

Tool Deals

Reminder: Festool 2018 Price Increase Starts Tomorrow (So Buy Today and Save)

Feb 28, 2018 Stuart 20 Comments

Festool’s 2018 prices go into effect tomorrow.

Editorial

In 5 Years, There Will be Personal Construction Drones That Can…

Feb 27, 2018 Stuart 53 Comments

What do you wish a personal construction drone (flying or otherwise) could do?

Cordless

New Porter Cable Cordless and Corded Tile Saws

Feb 27, 2018 Stuart 12 Comments

Porter Cable has a new cordless tile saw out, and also a model with a cord.

Cordless

Dewalt Tool Connect Hammer Drill Deal (DCD797D2)

Feb 26, 2018 Stuart 7 Comments

Dewalt’s Tool Connect 20V Max brushless hammer drill is currently on sale.

Editorial

Best Router Motor for Router Tables?

Feb 26, 2018 Stuart 38 Comments

When it comes to router tables, you have a lot of different motor options.

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