New Tools – Page 165

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

New Ridgid and Ryobi Vertical Pancake Air Compressors

Oct 30, 2014 Stuart 23 Comments

Ridgid and Ryobi came out with new vertical pancake air compressors that are said to be easier to lug around.

Knives

New Kobalt Speed Release Utility Knife

Oct 29, 2014 Stuart 12 Comments

Kobalt has come out with a new Speed Release utility knife that closely resembles the excellent Milwaukee Fastback.

Cordless

Ridgid Wishlist: AEG 12V Drill with Interchangeable Chuck System

Oct 29, 2014 Stuart 14 Comments

Here’s one tool we are hoping finds its way to the USA under Ridgid branding – an interchangeable chuck 12V drill/driver!

DIY & Home

Black & Decker Sanders – 4 New Models

Oct 28, 2014 Stuart 3 Comments

We took a quick look at Black & Decker’s new sanders – a Mouse detail sander, a 1/4 sheet finish sander, and two random orbit sanders.

Cordless

Makita Heated Jackets – Soon Available in the USA

Oct 28, 2014 Stuart 5 Comments

Makita’s heated jacket will soon be available at USA distributors, just in time for the 2014-2015 winter season.

Made in USA

New Craftsman Premium Workbenches – Early Review

Oct 27, 2014 Stuart 8 Comments

Craftsman has come out with new premium workbenches that are very nicely made and easy to assemble.

Cordless

New Makita Brushless Angle Grinders

Oct 27, 2014 Stuart 15 Comments

Makita has come out with new 18V brushless angle grinders.

New Tools

New Milwaukee Precision Screwdrivers

Oct 24, 2014 Stuart 12 Comments

Milwaukee’s coming out with new precision screwdrivers – here’s a quick first look.

Cordless

SpeedHex FlipOut Cordless Driver

Oct 24, 2014 Stuart 86 Comments

The FlipOut pivoting screwdriver has finally hit the market, just in time for the holiday season.

Mechanics' Tools

Deal: Kobalt Direct Drive Ratchet Set w/ Free Bonus

Oct 24, 2014 Stuart 18 Comments

If you’re looking to buy Kobalt’s Direct Drive ratchet set (which we reviewed and highly recommend), be sure to consider the special set that includes a bonus gearless palm ratchet at no extra cost.

Cordless

New Dewalt Bluetooth Speaker

Oct 23, 2014 Stuart 14 Comments

Dewalt has come out with a new Bluetooth-equipped speaker designed to work with smartphones and other types of music players.

Cordless

New Bosch DDB181 Super-Compact 18V Drill

Oct 22, 2014 Stuart 6 Comments

Bosch has come out with a new super-compact and lightweight 18V drill driver that could probably be mistaken for a 12V tool.

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

More Dewalt Automotive Air Tools

Oct 22, 2014 Stuart 10 Comments

Dewalt has come out with a couple new air tools aimed at mechanics and automotive users.

New Tools

Coming Soon: Dewalt Fasteners and Anchors in Select Markets

Oct 21, 2014 Stuart 9 Comments

Dewalt is coming out with a new line of anchors and related products.

Cordless

Bosch 12V Brushless Impact Driver & Wrench, Sneak Peek

Oct 20, 2014 Stuart 22 Comments

Here’s a sneak peek at what look to be Bosch’s next-generation 12V brushless impact driver and 3/8″ wrench.

Eric on Dewalt 12V Xtreme System is NOT Discontinued: “I think part of the draw of most brands 12v tools in the last several years is the stem style…”
Jason on Milwaukee M12 was NOT the First Cordless System of its Kind: “Oh man I totally remember Makita launching their first 10.8v 2-piece kit. Slick white color with black grips in a…”
A W on Milwaukee M12 was NOT the First Cordless System of its Kind: “When was the Craftsman Nextec program announced? I seen to recall purchasing a 12V tool from them around 2010 or…”
Matt_T on Milwaukee M12 was NOT the First Cordless System of its Kind: “Was introduced as Ni-mh, then upgraded to Li-ion in 2010, according to a quick web search. So it’s just a…”
Tom on Dewalt 12V Xtreme System is NOT Discontinued: “There’s a solid reason the Dewalt Atomic line is being developed vs the 12v line. It’s not just the compact…”
Plain+Grajny on Milwaukee M12 was NOT the First Cordless System of its Kind: “My first cordless drill driver was in 1985. A Makita 9.6v 6095D model. Different system than what your talking about…”