Cordless

Dewalt Cordless Power Tool Deals – and More! (2/17/20)

Feb 17, 2020 Stuart 6 Comments

Home Depot is celebrating President’s Day with oodles of Dewalt tool deals.

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Ridgid, Ryobi, and Makita Cordless Power Tool Deals of the Day (2/14/2020)

Feb 14, 2020 Stuart 5 Comments

There are a bunch of Ridgid, Ryobi, and Makita cordless power tool deals of the day!

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Has Ryobi Given up on Wireless Cordless Power Tool Charging Tech?

Feb 13, 2020 Stuart 17 Comments

We haven’t seen any new Ryobi wirelessly-charged tools, but could they be working on something different?

Cordless

Hot Deal: Save on Milwaukee Cordless Power Tools – Buy More Save More (2/2020)

Feb 11, 2020 Stuart 18 Comments

Now seems like a good time to splurge on some of the latest Milwaukee cordless power tools.

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New Dewalt ToughSystem 2.0 Music Player is Getting a Lot of Negative User Reviews

Feb 7, 2020 Stuart 50 Comments

There seems to be a lot of user reviews complaining about the new Dewalt ToughSystem 2.0 music player.

Cordless

New Milwaukee M12 Fuel Straight Die Grinder

Feb 4, 2020 Stuart 38 Comments

Milwaukee is coming out with a new M12 Fuel brushless straight die grinder that’s designed as a pneumatic tool replacement.

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Dewalt and Milwaukee Cordless Power Tool Deals of the Day (2/3/2020)

Feb 3, 2020 Stuart 16 Comments

Here’s a look at some Dewalt and Milwaukee tool deals of the day.

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Reader Question: New Ridgid 12V Cordless Power Tools in 2020?

Jan 28, 2020 Stuart 26 Comments

Will we see new Ridgid 12V Max cordless power tools anytime soon?

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Ridgid Sues Milwaukee Over Cordless Power Tool Battery Patents

Jan 24, 2020 Stuart 30 Comments

There’s an interesting controversy between Milwaukee and Ridgid over Li-ion battery patents.

Cordless

Do Milwaukee Cordless Power Tool Battery Charging Rates Affect Cell Longevity?

Jan 23, 2020 Stuart 49 Comments

No, faster charging rates won’t negatively impact the life of Milwaukee’s M18 cordless power tool batteries.

Cordless

New Dewalt Xtreme Subcompact 12V Max Compact Reciprocating Saw (DCS312)

Jan 22, 2020 Stuart 22 Comments

Dewalt has a new 12V Max Xtreme Subcompact one-handed cordless reciprocating saw on the way.

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The BEST Jobsite Radio and Bluetooth Speaker: Dewalt Tstak vs. Milwaukee Packout (Jan 2020 Update)

Jan 22, 2020 Stuart 54 Comments

There’s a lot to like about both jobsite music players, but I find myself leaning strongly towards one over the other.

Cordless

What’s the Point of a Dual-Trigger Cordless Band Saw?

Jan 21, 2020 Stuart 39 Comments

Let’s talk about dual-trigger cordless band saws.

Cordless

New Milwaukee M18 Fuel Compact Band Saw (2829)

Jan 20, 2020 Stuart 16 Comments

Milwaukee has come out with a new M18 Fuel compact band saw.

Cordless

Who Cares About Small Cordless Power Tool Updates Anyway?

Jan 17, 2020 Stuart 54 Comments

Minor cordless power tool updates can be more meaningful than they seem at the surface.

Mike on New Wiha GoStack – a “Revolutionary” Storage System: ““These products are either consumable or worn easily.” Aren’t we looking for drill bits that DON’T wear easily?”
Nathan on New Wiha GoStack – a “Revolutionary” Storage System: “Well there is no stacking case system that comes made to hole wila bits. Right? Reminds me of Bosch some.…”
Jason on New Wiha GoStack – a “Revolutionary” Storage System: “The only way any plastic case is ‘built to last’ is eternity in landfill. And I don’t see anything ‘revolutionary’…”
Jared on New Wiha GoStack – a “Revolutionary” Storage System: “I agree, there’s no revolution underway, but the cases look fine though.”
Stuart on Tool Deals of the Day – Dewalt, Milwaukee, Makita, More (9/22/25): “Thanks! *fixed* But… they look to be the same to me. Here’s thew NWS: https://www.amazon.com/NWS-1451-49-VDE-180-Multifunctional-Stripping-MultiCutter/dp/B008H13H8Q/?tag=toolguyd-20 NWS OEMs for different brands.…”
Robert on Tool Deals of the Day – Dewalt, Milwaukee, Makita, More (9/22/25): “Stuart, the KC Tool deal of the day comes up as a Felo, not NWS, insulated multi-cutters.”