Drills & Drivers

The Top 5 New Milwaukee Tools from NPS17

Jun 9, 2017 Stuart 97 Comments

Here are some of the BEST new Milwaukee tools I saw at their NPS17 new product show.

Hitachi 18V Triple Hammer Impact Driver Review

Jun 5, 2017 Benjamen 9 Comments

The Hitachi 18V Triple Hammer impact driver has a few annoying problems, but all in all it is very comfortable, light, and well balanced.

Cordless

“New” Hilti 22V Cordless Power Tools and Batteries

May 31, 2017 Stuart 24 Comments

Hilti has come out with a new line of 22V cordless power tools that is completely backwards and forwards compatible with their 18V lineup.

Clamps

Deals of the Day: Dewalt 20V Max Hammer Drill with Socket Set, Yost Vises (5/30/2017)

May 30, 2017 Stuart 18 Comments

Here’s what we think about today’s tool deals of the day, a Dewalt hammer drill and socket set combo, and a small selection of Yost vises and clamps.

Cordless

5 New Things to Know About Dewalt Tool Connect

May 12, 2017 Stuart 33 Comments

We learned more about the new Dewalt Tool Connect Bluetooth-equipped tools and accessories.

Cordless

Dewalt 20V Max Brushless Drill KIT Now on Sale for $99

May 3, 2017 Stuart 9 Comments

Dewalt’s entry-level DCD777C2 brushless drill kit is now on sale for $99.

Cordless

Deal of the Day: Dewalt 20V Brushless Drill and Impact Driver Combo Kit (4/20/17)

Apr 20, 2017 Stuart 14 Comments

Today only, save big on this Dewalt 20V Max brushless drill and impact driver kit.

Cordless

Deal of the Day: Milwaukee M18 5-Tool Cordless Combo Kit (4/4/2017)

Apr 4, 2017 Stuart 8 Comments

Today only, get this Milwaukee M18 5-tool cordless power tool combo kit for $299.

Cordless

Hitachi 18V Brushless Hammer Drill (DV18DBL2)

Mar 10, 2017 Stuart 17 Comments

Hitachi has come out with a very powerful 18V brushless hammer drill that also features anti-kickback protection.

Drills & Drivers

New Dewalt Hollow SDS Drill Bits

Mar 8, 2017 Stuart 11 Comments

New hollow SDS drill bits from Dewalt pair with a dust extractor to suck up masonry dust right as it’s created.

Cordless

New Hitachi 18V Compact Brushless Drill DS18DBFL2

Mar 8, 2017 Stuart 12 Comments

Hitachi’s out with a new compact brushless drill/driver.

Cordless

New Metabo Super Fast Cordless Drill for Sheet Metal and Pilot Holes

Mar 7, 2017 Stuart 19 Comments

Metabo has come out with a super fast cordless drill for pilot hole and sheet metal drilling.

Cordless

Free Ryobi Starter Kit with the Purchase of Two Qualifying Tools

Mar 6, 2017 Benjamen 25 Comments

With a new Ryobi tool promo, buy 2 qualifying cordless tools, get a battery and charger starter kit for free.

Cordless

New Hitachi 18V Brushless Impact Wrench

Mar 2, 2017 Stuart 17 Comments

Hitachi just came out with a new 1/2″ brushless impact wrench, and it looks fantastic on paper.

Cordless

Bosch 12V FlexiClick Drill Driver US Launch Update

Feb 24, 2017 Stuart 28 Comments

Some things have changed about Bosch’s US version of the 12V FlexiClick modular drill/driver.

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