Drills & Drivers

Bosch PS42 12V Max Brushless Impact Driver Might Be on its Way

Feb 8, 2016 Stuart 19 Comments

A reader sent in a heads-up that we might be seeing a Bosch PS42 12V Max brushless impact driver somewhat soon.

Deals of the Day: Milwaukee M18 and Makita 18V Combo Kits (2/8/2016)

Feb 8, 2016 Stuart 4 Comments

Today only, Home Depot is looking to move 2 Milwaukee and Makita cordless combo kits at even lower prices than during the peak of the winter holiday shopping season!

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Ridgid Stealth Force Driver Promo Videos and a Closer Look

Jan 29, 2016 Stuart 5 Comments

We watched some new Ridgid advertising videos, and they make the new Stealth Force oil pulse driver look quite appealing.

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Milwaukee One Key Impact Driver and Wrenches DO Have Torque Control

Jan 29, 2016 Stuart 27 Comments

We’ve received confirmation that Milwaukee’s One Key impact tools will indeed have an adjustable torque setting.

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Home Depot Post-Holiday 2015 Deep Discount Deals

Jan 26, 2016 Stuart 58 Comments

As expected, Home Depot has slashed the prices of some more of their holiday tool bargains. Most of their holiday tool deals sold out long ago, but there are still some great deals to be found.

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Ridgid’s 12V Palm Impact Driver Has No Trigger!

Jan 25, 2016 Stuart 21 Comments

Ridgid is coming out with a super compact and triggerless cordless palm impact driver.

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Hot Deal: Skil iXO Cordless Screwdriver w/ Wine Opener Kit

Dec 31, 2015 Stuart 10 Comments

If you’re looking for a quick, capable, and simple cordless screwdriver, this Skil iXO kit is on sale for just $20.

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Deal of the Day: Milwaukee M18 Hammer Drill and Impact Driver Combo + M12 Speaker Kit

Dec 17, 2015 Stuart 13 Comments

Today’s deal of the day (12/2/15) is on a Milwaukee M18 hammer drill and impact driver kit, plus an M12 Bluetooth speaker and battery.

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Deal of the Day: Makita Drill and Impact Driver Combo, Plus Bit Set (12/17/15)

Dec 17, 2015 Stuart 9 Comments

Over at Home Depot, today’s deal of the day is on this Makita cordless combo and bit set bundle.

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New Makita 7.2V Cordless Impact Screwdriver with Pivoting Handle

Dec 9, 2015 Stuart 30 Comments

Here’s a quick first look at the new Makita 7.2V cordless impact screwdriver. Yes, you read that correctly – this is an impact driver.

Drills & Drivers

Rockler 3 Piece Tapered Countersink Drill Bit Set Review

Dec 8, 2015 Benjamen 3 Comments

We reviewed Rockler’s tapered countersink drill bit set, which work great for drilling and countersinking holes in wood in a single step.

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Milwaukee M18 Fuel Brushless Combo Kit with Free Bonus Tool or Batteries Deal

Dec 4, 2015 Benjamen 8 Comments

International Tool has an ongoing deal on Milwaukee’s M18 Fuel brushless hammer drill and impact driver combo. Buy the combo and get a brushless saw, grinder, or 2-pack of 5Ah batteries!

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New Ryobi QuickTurn Cordless Screwdriver

Dec 4, 2015 Stuart 18 Comments

Ryobi came out with a new cordless screwdriver with pivoting handle.

Drills & Drivers

Recall Notice: Harbor Freight Drill Master 18V Drills

Dec 4, 2015 Benjamen 22 Comments

Harbor Freight has issued a recall for 1.7 million 18V cordless drills.

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Deal of the Day: Ryobi 18V 5pc Cordless Combo Kit for $135 (12/3/15)

Dec 3, 2015 Stuart 13 Comments

Today’s deal of the day (which also looks to be a season-long promo) is on this Ryobi 18v 5-tool cordless power tool combo kit.

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Milwaukee M18 9-Tool Combo is on Sale for a Limited Time

Dec 1, 2015 Stuart 11 Comments

What do you think about this Milwaukee M18 9-tool cordless power tool combo kit promo? Is it a good price for what you get?

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HD Cyber Monday Deal: Dewalt Drill & Impact Combo + Mechanics Tool Set

Nov 30, 2015 Stuart 1 Comment

Over at Home Depot, their Cyber Monday deal is a Dewalt cordless combo kit plus mechanics tool set, but we’re a little iffy about the bargain.

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Deal of the Day: Ridgid 5pc 18V Cordless Power Tool Combo Kit (11/29/15)

Nov 29, 2015 Stuart 3 Comments

Today only, Home Depot is offering a $100 discount on this ridgid 18V 5pc cordless power tool combo kit.

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Deal of the Day: Makita XT211M Hammer Drill and Impact Driver Combo Kit

Nov 28, 2015 Stuart 17 Comments

This Makita drill and impact driver combo kit is on sale, today only (11/28/15), for $199.

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Black Friday Deal of the Day: Dewalt 20V Max 9pc Combo Kit for $499

Nov 27, 2015 Stuart 13 Comments

This Black Friday Deal of the Day is a Dewalt 9-tool combo kit, for just $499!

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