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Editorial

5 Tools I Can’t Wait to Get My Hands on (Fall 2018 Edition)

Oct 19, 2018 Stuart 89 Comments

Here are some of the tools I can’t wait to get my mitts on.

Cordless

Is This Makita’s New Promo Drill Kit for 2018 Holiday Season?

Sep 11, 2018 Stuart 3 Comments

Makita came out with two new brushless drills – will these be this year’s holiday promo kits?

Cordless

Milwaukee M12 Fuel Circular Saw vs. Makita M18 Sub-Compact

Jul 26, 2018 Stuart 60 Comments

Which would you rather use – Milwaukee’s M12 Fuel circular saw, or Makita’s 18V sub-compact?

Cordless

New Makita 12V CXT Right Angle Drills

Jul 25, 2018 Stuart 36 Comments

Makita has come out with two new 12V Max right angle drills.

Cordless

New Makita XSH04ZB Sub-Compact Brushless Circular Saw

Jul 23, 2018 Stuart 70 Comments

Makita has a new sub-compact brushless circular saw on the way.

Cordless

New Makita 2-in-1 Compact Dust Extractor and Blower

Jul 10, 2018 Stuart 14 Comments

Makita has come out with a new 0.75 gallon capacity cordless portable dust extractor that can double as a blower.

New Tools

New Makita Quick-Clean Magnetic Nut Driver Set

Apr 19, 2018 Stuart 29 Comments

Makita came out with a new quick-clean magnetic nut driver set.

Cordless

Thumbs Down: Today’s Makita Brushless Cordless Drill Kit Deal of the Day (4/11/2018)

Apr 11, 2018 Stuart 11 Comments

Today’s Makita 18V brushless drill kit and accessory set deal of the day bundle is… well… I give it a thumbs down.

Cordless

Incredible Makita 18V X2 Brushless Track Saw Bundle Deal

Feb 13, 2018 Stuart 53 Comments

Makita’s track saw is currently available in an incredibly low priced starter bundle, where you buy the kit and get a free guide rail track and extra batteries.

Cordless

New Makita 18V Sub-Compact Brushless Impact Wrench

Feb 7, 2018 Stuart 22 Comments

Here’s a quick look at the new Makita 18V sub-compact brushless impact wrench.

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.

Cordless

Save $25 off Makita’s Best Cordless Impact Driver

Dec 16, 2017 Stuart 14 Comments

For another 2 weeks you can save $25 off Makita’s best brushless impact driver.

Cordless

New Makita 12V Cordless Multi-Cutter

Dec 7, 2017 Stuart 17 Comments

Here’s a peek at the new Makita 12V cordless multi-cutter.

Tool Deals

Makita Cordless Coffee Maker for $38

Dec 2, 2017 Stuart 18 Comments

Makita’s coffee maker is now under $40.

Tool Deals

Hot Deals: Milwaukee, Makita, or Bosch 12V Drill and Impact Driver Combo Kits ($99)

Nov 25, 2017 Stuart 22 Comments

Now’s a great time to pick up a 12V-class drill and impact driver combo kit, and you can do it for just shy of $100.

Tool Deals

Early Black Friday Tool Deals at Amazon!

Nov 23, 2017 Stuart 15 Comments

Here’s a compilation of the other Amazon Black Friday tool deals that went live today.

Cordless

Black Friday 2017 Pricing on MAKITA Tools – Now Live at Amazon

Nov 23, 2017 Stuart 3 Comments

Amazon just went live with Black Friday pricing on select Makita cordless tool kits and battery packs.

Cordless

Best Black Friday 2017 Cordless Drill Deals (Plus Some Impact Driver Deals)

Nov 22, 2017 Stuart 8 Comments

Here are the best Black Friday 2017 cordless drill deals that we’ve found.

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.

Cordless

HOT Deal: Makita 18V Double Charger, (4) 5Ah Batteries, Practically Free X2 Brushless Blower

Nov 19, 2017 Stuart 19 Comments

This Makita 18V X2 blower kit offers a VERY GOOD deal on 18V 5.0Ah battery packs and a dual charger, even if you don’t need or want the actual blower.

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