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Ridgid 18V Gen5X Jobsite Blower

Sep 17, 2015 Stuart 15 Comments

Woooooosh. Ridgid has come out with a new 18V Gen5X cordless jobsite air blower.

Makita 12V CXT Cordless Power Tool Launch Lineup

Sep 16, 2015 Stuart 19 Comments

Makita is launching their new 12V Max CXT sliding battery cordless power tool platform with more tools than we’ve known about!

Cordless

New Makita 18V X2 Cordless Miter Saw

Sep 16, 2015 Stuart 17 Comments

Makita has come out with a new 18V X2 cordless miter saw, and not only is it powered by 2 battery packs, it also sports a brushless motor.

Cordless

First Look: Dewalt DCA1820 20V Max 18V Battery Adapter!

Sep 15, 2015 Stuart 115 Comments

Here is a first look at the new Dewalt 20V Max to 18V battery adapter!

Mechanics' Tools

New Craftsman OBDII Car Code Reader

Sep 15, 2015 Stuart 21 Comments

Craftsman came out with a new OBD II car reader diagnostic tool that’ll come in handy the next time your “check engine” light comes on.

Cordless

Makita Finally Adds Fuel Gauges to Select 18V Battery Packs

Sep 15, 2015 Stuart 8 Comments

Makita is finally adding battery fuel gauges to some of their 18V battery packs!

Cordless

Dewalt 20V Max to 18V XRP Battery Adapter?!

Sep 14, 2015 Stuart 48 Comments

Rumors have it that Dewalt is planning to release a new 18V to 20V Max battery adapter so that you can use their latest batteries with your previous generation of tools.

New Tools

Dewalt Tough System Organizer

Sep 14, 2015 Stuart 19 Comments

Dewalt has come out with a new ToughSystem organizer!

Cordless

New Bosch Wireless Charging L-Boxx Bay

Sep 11, 2015 Stuart 14 Comments

Bosch is expanding their wireless charging system with a new L-Boxx charging bay, and a new 4.0Ah wireless charging battery is also on the way.

Accessories

Dewalt Impact-Rated Right Angle Flex Shaft Extension

Sep 11, 2015 Stuart 40 Comments

Dewalt has come out with a new impact-rated right angle flex shaft bit extension. Too bad they didn’t give it a cool-sounding name.

Cordless

New Worx SwitchDriver is a Cordless Drill Driver with 2 Chucks

Sep 9, 2015 Stuart 39 Comments

The Worx SwitchDriver is a new cordless drill/driver that features 2 separate chucks for rapid drill and screwdriver bit changes.

Cordless

New Porter Cable Brushless Drill is Imminent?

Sep 9, 2015 Stuart 8 Comments

Hmm… is Porter Cable working on their first-ever brushless drill? Signs point to “yes.”

Cordless

Makita 18V Fan-Powered Cooling Jacket is Exactly What it Sounds Like

Sep 9, 2015 Stuart 18 Comments

Makita has come out with an 18V fan-powered cordless cooling jacket, although you won’t find it here!

Accessories

Tekton USA-Made Polyurethane Bungee Cords and Straps Review

Sep 8, 2015 Stuart 22 Comments

We’re quite fond of Tekton’s USA-made bungee cords and straps!

Accessories

Bosch TrackTag, a Bluetooth Tracking Device You Attach to Your Tools

Sep 8, 2015 Stuart 21 Comments

Bosch has come out with a new Bluetooth tracking device that can attached to your power tools, tool boxes, and other mobile equipment.

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