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Dewalt Xtreme Sub-Compact Cordless Power Tools - Drill Screwdriver and Impact Tools

Cordless

Where Do You Buy Cordless Power Tools?

Feb 20, 2020 Stuart 54 Comments

There are lots of places to buy cordless power tools from, but which stores do you prefer?

Estwing 16oz Rip Claw Hammer

Editorial

5 Sweet Hand Tool Upgrades (Holiday 2019 Gift Guide)

Dec 9, 2019 Stuart 33 Comments

Here are 5 hand tool upgrades to add to your holiday wishlist.

Dewalt DCD991 Premium Brushless 3-Speed Drill

Cordless

Best Cordless Drills 2019

Apr 6, 2019 Stuart 85 Comments

Which are the best cordless drills available right now? Here are our top recommendations.

Milwaukee M18 Fuel 2804 Brushless Hammer Drill

Drills & Drivers

When Do You Change Your Drill’s Speed Setting?

Dec 26, 2018 Stuart 41 Comments

When do you change your drill’s speed setting?

ToolGuyd Favorite Tools July 2011

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

The Perfect Tool Kit (2019 Edition)

Oct 16, 2018 Stuart 111 Comments

If you had to build the perfect tool kit right now, which brands or tools would it feature?

TTI Tool Brands

Editorial

USA Brands and Companies Owned by Foreign Entities

Mar 15, 2018 Stuart 36 Comments

Here are some USA-based tool brands and companies that are currently owned by foreign companies.

Dewalt DW716XPS 12-inch Compound Miter Saw

Tool Buying Guides

How to Square up a Table Saw or Miter Saw?

Mar 12, 2018 Stuart 24 Comments

Do you have any miter saw or table saw squaring-up calibration tips? Here’s mine: Read the friendly manual. No, really – that’s usually the first place to learn about how to set up and calibrate your tools.

Porter Cable 892 Variable Speed Router

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.

Plug types

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

A Quick Guide to Air Line Couplers and Plugs

Jan 24, 2018 Benjamen 118 Comments

Confused by all the different types of air line plugs and couplers? Here’s a look at the most popular types.

Ridgid 18V cordless 1 gallon compressor product shot

Cordless

5 Best New Cordless Tools from 2017 (That We’ve Tested So Far)

Sep 29, 2017 Stuart 37 Comments

It was hard to narrow things down, but here are the 5 best new cordless tools we’ve seen so far this year.

Milwaukee 2694-24 M18 5-Tool Cordless Combo Kit

Cordless

Which is the Best Cordless Power Tool Brand in 2017

Jun 19, 2017 Stuart 331 Comments

Which is the best cordless power tool brand?

Dewalt DCD991 Premium Brushless 3-Speed Drill

Cordless

Best Cordless Drills 2016

Apr 28, 2016 Stuart 84 Comments

Here they are, our 2016 Best Cordless Drills recommendations! Do you agree or disagree with our picks?

Saws

A Quick Primer About Shark and Vaughan Japanese-Style Pull Saws

Mar 9, 2016 Stuart 15 Comments

We put together a quick primer on Japanese-style pull saws.

Milwaukee M18 Fuel Brushless Drill 2603

Cordless

Best Cordless Drills 2015

Apr 22, 2015 Stuart 59 Comments

Looking to buy a new cordless drill? Check out our 18V and 12V recommendations, which include new categories for 2015!

Dewalt 20V Max Cordless Circular Saw DCS391

Cordless

Best Cordless Circular Saws, 2015 Edition

Apr 22, 2015 Stuart 68 Comments

Of the major mainstream power tool brands, which makes the best cordless circular saws? You probably won’t be surprised at the answer.

Hand Tools

The Mighty Strap Wrench Problem Solver

Mar 25, 2015 Stuart 23 Comments

Strap wrenches are mighty problem solvers. If you’ve used one before, you’ll probably agree. Don’t have one? Here are a couple of options to consider.

Tool Buying Guides

A Brief Introduction to Common Electronic Components

Jan 12, 2015 Stuart 18 Comments

We put together a primer on electronics components.

Dewalt Brushless Motor

Cordless

Power Tool Tech: Brushless Motors 101

Oct 30, 2014 Stuart 47 Comments

You’ve heard a lot about brushless power tools on ToolGuyd and elsewhere. Here’s a brief discussion about brushless motors and the advantages they bring to cordless power tools.

Facom SXL Extendable Ratchet Socket Set

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Here’s a Tough One – Recommend an Ultra-Compact Portable Tool Kit

Oct 1, 2014 Stuart 38 Comments

Which tools would you throw together to create the ultimate ultra-compact tool kit?

Senco DA Style Finish Nails

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

Angled Finish Nailers: DA vs. FN Styles

Jul 28, 2014 Stuart 30 Comments

There are DA and FN angled finish nailers. What’s the difference?

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