New Tools – Page 162

Milwaukee M18 and M12 6-Port Rapid Charging Station

Jan 13, 2015 Stuart 20 Comments

Milwaukee has come out with a new multi-port rapid charger that has (3) M18 and (3) M12 charging positions. It can recharge up to 3 battery packs simultaneously!

Layout & Measuring

New Milwaukee Tape Measures are Designed for General Contractors and Layout Work

Jan 13, 2015 Stuart 13 Comments

Milwaukee has come out with a new line of less expensive tape measures aimed at general contractors and for layout applications.

Cordless

New Milwaukee M12 Fuel Circular Saw (YES!)

Jan 12, 2015 Stuart 64 Comments

M12 users rejoice! Milwaukee is soon coming out with their M12 Fuel brushless circular saw.

Cordless

Bosch 18V FlexiClick Modular Cordless Drill and Driver System

Jan 7, 2015 Stuart 23 Comments

Bosch is coming out with a new 5-in-1 FlexiClick drilling and driving system that works with interchangeable attachment heads!

Cordless

New Milwaukee M12 Compact Hand Vacuum

Jan 6, 2015 Stuart 47 Comments

Check out Milwaukee’s new M12 compact cordless vacuum. It should be available in early 2015.

Cordless

The Good and Bad About Bosch’s Wireless Charging System

Jan 6, 2015 Stuart 30 Comments

Here are some early hands-on thoughts about Bosch’s inductive 18V battery charging system.

New Tools

Flir C2 Thermal Imaging Camera – Pocket-Sized and More Affordable

Jan 5, 2015 Stuart 10 Comments

Flir has come out with the C2, a new compact and easy to use thermal imaging camera with 80 x 60px thermal resolution and MSX image enhancement functionality.

Cordless

New Chicago Pneumatic Cordless Power Tools

Jan 5, 2015 Stuart 28 Comments

Chicago Pneumatic has come out with 5 new 20V and 12V Li-ion cordless power tools aimed at automotive and maintenance professionals.

New Tools

New Dewalt Lighted Tool Backpack

Dec 29, 2014 Stuart 13 Comments

Dewalt has come out with a new LED-lighted tool backpack.

Cordless

Bosch 12V Tool News: 2.5Ah Battery, Brushless Drywall Screwdriver

Dec 22, 2014 Stuart 19 Comments

In Europe, Bosch has announced two new additions to their 12V Max/10.8V compact cordless power tool platform – a 2.5Ah battery pack, and a brushless drywall screwdriver.

Mechanics' Tools

Deal: Kobalt Gearless Ratchet Set for $10

Dec 17, 2014 Stuart 6 Comments

Lowes’ new Kobalt Direct Drive gearless ratchet set is now on sale for just $10.

New Tools

New Craftsman Steel Square Hole Pegboard System

Dec 16, 2014 Stuart 6 Comments

Craftsman has come out with new square-hole steel pegboard systems that come bundled with (28) hooks and accessories.

Cordless

Bosch 18V Wireless Impact Giveaway, plus Bonus Sweepstakes

Dec 15, 2014 Stuart 168 Comments

We’re giving away (2) new Bosch 18V hybrid impact driver/wrench kits, and they’re running a sweepstakes you could enter to win more prizes or a truck!

Cordless

New Milwaukee M12 Wireless Jobsite Speaker

Dec 9, 2014 Stuart 24 Comments

Milwaukee has come out with a new compact and relatively inexpensive M12 speaker that can connect to music players via Bluetooth or a 3.5mm headphone cable.

Cordless

New High Powered Dewalt DCL043 20V Max LED Spotlight

Dec 4, 2014 Stuart 24 Comments

Dewalt has come out with a new very high-powered 20V Max LED spotlight flashlight.

Bonnie on Dewalt 12V Xtreme System is NOT Discontinued: “Yep. I have one of those 1.7s and an atomic driver. It’s not quite as light as my brothers M12…”
Peter on Readers’ Amazon Tool Picks (9/29/25): “Is the Klein 11-1 still made in the USA? Could not find the info on the amazon page.”
Bonnie on Milwaukee M12 was NOT the First Cordless System of its Kind: “I think the thing that really set M12 apart eventually was the commitment to a broad system of tools. Everyone…”
Peter on Milwaukee M12 was NOT the First Cordless System of its Kind: “Yeah, I was about to say that. I have one in a drawer waiting for some batteries. Was/is maybe still…”
chip hershberger on Milwaukee M12 was NOT the First Cordless System of its Kind: “I use 90% m12 because of the large platform, 9% Bosch sanders ,laser and planer ,they at time of purchase…”
Jronman on Milwaukee M12 was NOT the First Cordless System of its Kind: “Festool had a brushless C12 driver back in 2005. I don’t know if they had 10.8/12v max tools before then.”