New Tools – Page 180

Bosch Industrial Sealant Knife for Oscillating Multi-Tools

Feb 20, 2014 Stuart 1 Comment

Bosch is coming out with a new industrial-grade sealant and caulk removal knife attachment that fits OIS-compatible oscillating multi-tools.

Hammers & Mallets

The Cole-Bar Multi-Functional Hammer

Feb 19, 2014 Stuart 29 Comments

The Cole-Bar hammer is a 7-in-1 multi-functional hammering, prying, demolishing, wrenching, measuring, and squaring tool.

New Tools

New Agilent BenchVue Software for Multimeters, Oscilloscopes, and More

Feb 14, 2014 Stuart 6 Comments

Agilent is coming out with some nice new BenchVue software that pulls data from multiple test equipment sources for monitoring and control.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

New Stanley QuickSlide Utility Knife with Carabiner Clip

Feb 14, 2014 Stuart 12 Comments

Here’s a quick look at Stanley’s new QuickSlide utility knife.

Layout & Measuring

Studpop – an Easy to Use and Inexpensive Magnetic Stud Finder

Feb 13, 2014 Stuart 3 Comments

Studpop is an inexpensive made-in-USA magnetic stud finder that works exactly as advertised.

Cordless

A First Look at the new Makita 18V Brushless Impact Driver

Feb 12, 2014 Stuart 38 Comments

Makita is coming out with a new 18V brushless impact driver that is shorter, more powerful, and faster than any other impact in their product line.

Cordless

New Makita 18V Brushless Jigsaw

Feb 12, 2014 Stuart 8 Comments

We received word that Makita will be releasing a new brushless cordless jigsaw in the summer of 2014.

Cordless

First Look: Makita 18V X2 Circular Saw, XSH01Z

Feb 11, 2014 Stuart 22 Comments

Here is a closer look at Makita’s upcoming 18V X2 LXT 36V-equivalent circular saw, which is said to deliver near-corded circular saw performance.

Cordless

New Dewalt 20V Cordless Band Saw

Feb 3, 2014 Stuart 18 Comments

Dewalt has come out with a new 20V Max cordless band saw, model DCX371.

Cordless

Price Drop: Fluke Visual IR Thermometers

Feb 3, 2014 Stuart 4 Comments

Fluke has recently slashed the prices of their VT02 and VT04 visual infrared thermometers.

Electrical Tools

Is Anyone Using Southwire’s new Tools?

Jan 30, 2014 Stuart 86 Comments

What’s your opinion on the new Southwire tools that Lowes has stocked their electrical tools aisles with?

Cordless

Makita 18V LXT 5.0Ah Battery

Jan 28, 2014 Stuart 37 Comments

We have seen evidence that suggests Makita is one of several brands currently working to bring a new higher capacity 18V 5.0Ah battery to market.

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

New Dewalt DCN692 Brushless Cordless Framing Nailer

Jan 27, 2014 Stuart 14 Comments

Dewalt is coming out with a new cordless brushless framing nailer, the DCN692.

New Tools

Bosch Compact 8″ Sliding Miter Saw CM8S

Jan 24, 2014 Stuart 20 Comments

Bosch is coming out with a new super-compact 8″ sliding miter saw that’s designed for portability and high cutting capacity.

Cordless

Milwaukee M18 Bluetooth Radio Review

Jan 23, 2014 Stuart 12 Comments

We asked the guys at Tools in Action for a quick review of Milwaukee’s new M18 jobsite radio charger.

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