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New Ridgid 18V Cordless SDS Plus Rotary Hammer

Oct 25, 2016 Stuart 15 Comments

Ridgid has come out with what looks to be their first-ever cordless SDS Plus rotary hammer.

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New Worx AiDrill is Either the Most Innovative or Gimmicky DIYer Cordless Drill Ever

Oct 21, 2016 Stuart 48 Comments

The new Worx AiDrill is… different.

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The Best Makita 18V Brushless Impact Driver Ever is Coming Soon (XDT12M)

Oct 14, 2016 Stuart 28 Comments

Looking for the best cordless brushless impact driver you could buy? Add Makita’s new XDT12M impact to your shortlist.

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New Makita 18V Sub-Compact Brushless Cordless Drill

Oct 11, 2016 Stuart 30 Comments

Makita has come out with a new sub-compact brushless drill.

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Milwaukee M18 Fuel SURGE Hydraulic Driver: 12 Things You Should Know

Oct 10, 2016 Stuart 42 Comments

Here is everything you need to know about the new Milwaukee M18 Fuel Surge hydraulic driver!

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New Hitachi 18V Brushless Triple Anvil Impact Driver

Sep 22, 2016 Stuart 32 Comments

Hitachi has come out with an 18V brushless triple anvil impact driver, and there’s more you should know about it.

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New Dewalt Single-Battery 20V Max Impact Driver Kit

Sep 21, 2016 Stuart 12 Comments

Dewalt has come out with a new single-battery kit version of their DCF885 impact driver.

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New Porter Cable Brushless Drill and Impact Drivers Coming Soon

Sep 16, 2016 Benjamen 12 Comments

Here’s what you need to know about the new Porter Cable 20V Max “Edge” brushless drill and impact driver.

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New Porter Cable Brushless Drill KIT, for $99

Sep 14, 2016 Stuart 9 Comments

Porter Cable has come out with a new budget drill offering – a compact brushless drill that’s available in a 2-battery kit for just $99.

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New Dewalt DCD777 20V Max Brushless Drill Looks Budget-Friendly

Sep 13, 2016 Stuart 27 Comments

There’s a new Dewalt budget-friendly brushless cordless drill coming out, DCD777.

Drills & Drivers

Rockler (Blum) Undermount Drawer Slide Drilling Guide Early Review

Sep 1, 2016 Stuart 7 Comments

I used my new Rockler JIG IT (Blum) undermount drawer slide drilling jig for the first time, and things didn’t exactly go smoothly.

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Deal: Porter Cable 20V Max Non-Cheap Version Drill for $70

Aug 31, 2016 Stuart 16 Comments

This Porter Cable 20V Max compact cordless drill is on sale for $70. Surprisingly, it’s their regular drill, not their cheapened-for-holiday-shoppers version.

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Milwaukee M18 Fuel Surge – a Brushless Hydraulic Impact Driver (Quiet Pulse Driver)

Aug 29, 2016 Stuart 42 Comments

Meet the Milwaukee M18 Fuel SURGE, the red team’s compact, quiet, and speedy hydraulic impact driver.

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Dewalt Versa-Clutch Adjustable Torque Screwgun DCF622

Aug 26, 2016 Stuart 25 Comments

Dewalt’s got a new screwgun out that’s aimed at users who do heavier duty fastening work.

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New Ryobi Quiet Strike Pulse Driver (18V One+)

Aug 24, 2016 Stuart 23 Comments

Ryobi has come out with the Quiet Strike pulse driver. You get more speed than an impact driver, but less noise.

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