Hitachi

Clamps

Tool Talk: Hanging Cabinets with Some of My Favorite Tools

Nov 1, 2019 Stuart 30 Comments

Let’s talk about the tools I used to hang some new wall cabinets.

Cordless

Metabo HPT (Hitachi) Launches a Blacked-Out Brushless Drill/Driver – a Black Friday 2019 Special??

Oct 29, 2019 Stuart 27 Comments

We spotted a new Metabo HPT 18V brushless drill kit with blacked-out color scheme.

Cordless

Why Buy a Metabo HPT 1.5Ah Cordless Power Tool Battery When the 3.0Ah is Only $8 More?

Sep 25, 2019 Stuart 21 Comments

Can you think of any reasons why one might buy a 1.5Ah battery at $30 instead of a 3.0Ah battery at $38?

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

Reader Question: Recommend a Brad Nailer?

Feb 12, 2019 Stuart 63 Comments

Which brad nailer would you recommend?

Editorial

More Metabo HPT Power Tools are Arriving at Retailers

Dec 27, 2018 Stuart 32 Comments

More Metabo HPT tools are popping up online.

Cordless

HOT Hitachi Impact Driver Deal!! (12/2018)

Dec 16, 2018 Stuart 25 Comments

There’s a GREAT deal on what is essentially a [fantastic] Hitachi 18V brushless triple hammer impact driver kit.

Saws

BEST Amazon Black Friday 2018 MITER SAW Deals

Nov 23, 2018 Stuart 22 Comments

Hopefully this helps some of you who are still on the fence as to which Amazon Black Friday miter saw deal to get in on.

Grinders & Sanders

(It’s Back) Deal: Hitachi 4-1/2″ Angle Grinder with Wheels and Case: $30

Nov 21, 2018 Stuart 10 Comments

This Hitachi 4-1/2″ angle grinder is on sale.

Saws

Black Friday 2018 Miter Saw Deals

Nov 18, 2018 Stuart 28 Comments

Here are the notable Black Friday 2018 miter saw deals that we know of so far!

Saws

All the Black Friday 2018 Table Saw Deals We Know About

Nov 17, 2018 Stuart 35 Comments

Here’s a look at the upcoming Black Friday 2018 table saw deals that we know about.

Cordless

High Torque, Low Price: Hitachi Cordless Impact Wrench Kit Deal

Nov 16, 2018 Stuart 17 Comments

This Hitachi heavy duty cordless impact wrench kit looks to be a great price.

Saws

Deal: Hitachi 10″ Compound Miter Saw for $99

Nov 12, 2018 Stuart 6 Comments

Here’s a no-frills Hitachi miter saw, on sale for $99.

Cordless

The New Hitachi 36V Cordless Power Tools, Coming September 2018

Apr 3, 2018 Benjamen 23 Comments

Hitachi’s new MultiVolt cordless power tools are still a few months out, but here’s a quick look at what we know so far.

News

Hitachi Power Tools is Now Metabo HPT

Mar 12, 2018 Benjamen 44 Comments

Hitachi Power Tools is changing their name to Metabo HPT.

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!

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

Hitachi Air Pin Nailer Compared to Makita and Ryobi Cordless Pin Nailers

Jan 30, 2018 Stuart 15 Comments

Here are some of the differences between a Hitachi air pin nailer, and cordless pin nailers by Makita and Ryobi.

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

New Hitachi Ultra-Quiet 1 Gallon Air Compressor

Jan 2, 2018 Stuart 19 Comments

Hitachi has a new ultra-quiet air compressor, coming soon.

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

Hot Deals on Great Hitachi Nailers – so Good We Bought ‘Em Too

Nov 30, 2017 Stuart 21 Comments

There are a couple of Hitachi air nailers on sale!

Cordless

Best Black Friday 2017 Cordless Power Tool Kits

Nov 21, 2017 Stuart 23 Comments

Here’s a rundown of some of the best Black Friday and Holiday 2017 cordless power tool combo kit deals we’ve come across yet.

Saws

Black Friday 2017 Table Saw Deals

Nov 21, 2017 Stuart 33 Comments

Looking for a good Black Friday 2017 deal on table saws? These are the best ones we’ve been tracking.

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