Cordless

Ridgid JobMax Jig Saw Tool Head

Aug 11, 2011 Stuart 11 Comments

In addition to the new Ridgid JobMax corded power handle, a new jig saw tool head will soon be joining the modular JobMax family as well.

Cordless

Craftsman Professional 20V Power Tools Have Been Totally Discontinued

Aug 11, 2011 Stuart 29 Comments

If you’re looking for Craftsman Professional 20V add-on tools, or DC motors and parts for a robotics or similar project, now’s the time. It appears that the Craftsman Professional 20V tool lineup has been discontinued.

Cordless

Metabo Cordless Drill Drivers with Impuls Action

Aug 9, 2011 Stuart 8 Comments

Metabo’s drill/drivers feature an Impuls action that offers improved control – great for removing stripped screws and starting holes in difficult materials!

Cordless

New Ridgid JobMax Corded Multi-Tool Starter Kit

Aug 8, 2011 Stuart 5 Comments

If you liked the idea of Ridgid’s cordless JobMax system but wanted a little more power and runtime than the 12V system could provide, check out the new corded handle and starter kit!

Cordless

Milwaukee 18V Drill & Impact Driver Combo $199 (HOT DEAL!)

Jul 26, 2011 Stuart 4 Comments

If you’re looking for a new drill/driver and impact driver combo, or want to get a head start on your winter holiday shopping (some people have already emailed in asking for suggestions!), check out this great deal on a Milwaukee M18 combo tool kit.

Cordless

Milwaukee 12V Cordless 1/4 and 3/8 Ratchet Specs Update

Jul 22, 2011 Stuart 5 Comments

Milwaukee has been tight-lipped about their upcoming cordless M12 ratchets, but we managed to discover official max torque ratings for the tools!

Cordless

Milwaukee M12 Cordless Jigsaw

Jul 21, 2011 Stuart 5 Comments

Okay, so our guesses were a little off – Milwaukee is coming out with a new M12 jigsaw, not a circular saw as we predicted. Still, the jigsaw looks like a very promising tool, would you agree?

Cordless

Milwaukee M12 Clamp-Gun Multimeter & Cordless Screwdriver Combo Deal

Jul 16, 2011 Stuart 6 Comments

A reader found a crazy-hot deal on a Milwaukee M12 clamp-on meter and driver combo kit! We’re talking less than 1/4 the price of the sum of its parts!

Cordless

Bosch BSH180 Cordless Band Saw – Smaller, Lighter

Jul 15, 2011 Stuart 1 Comment

Bosch’s new cordless band saw is praised for its light weight and super-compact size, while still being able to deliver the performance pros require.

Cordless

Milwaukee M12 & M18 Cordless Tool Predictions 2011 Edition

Jul 15, 2011 Stuart 3 Comments

Milwaukee will be announcing a few new tools next week, and so we took a few educated guesses about what’s coming out. Feel free to chime in with guesses and predictions of your own!

Awesome & Cool

Keep Camouflaged and Warm with Milwaukee M12 Realtree AP Heated Jacket

Jun 28, 2011 Stuart Discuss

Milwaukee is coming out with a new Realtree AP camo-version of their popular M12 heated jacket!

Cordless

i-drill Global Cordless Drill Unboxing

Jun 21, 2011 Stuart 10 Comments

We received an i-drill for review, and it came so nicely packaged that it called for an unboxing gallery. Hopefully the cordless drill’s performance matches its presentation.

Cordless

Bosch PS21-2A Pocket Driver, PS41-2A Impact Driver, & Combo for CHEAP!

Jun 12, 2011 Stuart 5 Comments

If you’re looking for a new compact cordless driver or an impact driver, or both, we’ve found what could be the lowest prices of all time on Bosch’s PS21 and PS41 drivers.

Cordless

Makita 18V LXDG01 Die Grinder for Metalworking Tasks

Jun 10, 2011 Stuart 2 Comments

What’s black & blue and is designed to cut and grind through metals like butter with no cords attached?

Cordless

Deal of the Day – Dewalt 18V Cordless Hammer Drill Driver $80 Off

Jun 9, 2011 Stuart 2 Comments

Over at Amazon, this Dewalt Hammer Drill is deeply discounted, today only.

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