Drills & Drivers

Ridgid 12V Cordless Drill Torque Specs Update (R9000K Combo Kit)

Nov 10, 2014 Stuart 22 Comments

The drill/driver that’s included in Ridgid’s R9000K 12V drill and impact driver combo kit is even more powerful than we thought!

Cordless

New Rockwell Brushless Drills and Impact Driver

Nov 7, 2014 Stuart 13 Comments

Rockwell has come out with two new 20V Max brushless drills and an impact driver.

Cordless

New Porter Cable 20V Cost-Cutting Drill and Impact Driver Combo Kit

Nov 5, 2014 Stuart 5 Comments

Porter Cable’s new 20V max drill and impact driver kit has been designed around a lower price point than their regular combo kit.

Cordless

New and Low-Priced Ridgid 12V Drill and Impact Driver Kit

Oct 31, 2014 Stuart 17 Comments

Here’s a fantastic 12V deal: A Ridgid compact and powerful drill, plus an impact driver, plus compact and high capacity batteries, for just under $100.

Cordless

Hot Deal: Milwaukee M12 Drill, Impact Driver, Bonus XC Battery Kit

Oct 31, 2014 Stuart 31 Comments

We came across a great Milwaukee combo deal that comes with a drill/driver, impact driver, (2) 1.5Ah batteries, a charger, carrying bag, and free bonus 3.0Ah battery. Update: Price dropped to $129!

Cordless

Ridgid Wishlist: AEG 12V Drill with Interchangeable Chuck System

Oct 29, 2014 Stuart 14 Comments

Here’s one tool we are hoping finds its way to the USA under Ridgid branding – an interchangeable chuck 12V drill/driver!

Cordless

SpeedHex FlipOut Cordless Driver

Oct 24, 2014 Stuart 86 Comments

The FlipOut pivoting screwdriver has finally hit the market, just in time for the holiday season.

Cordless

New Bosch DDB181 Super-Compact 18V Drill

Oct 22, 2014 Stuart 6 Comments

Bosch has come out with a new super-compact and lightweight 18V drill driver that could probably be mistaken for a 12V tool.

Cordless

Bosch 12V Brushless Impact Driver & Wrench, Sneak Peek

Oct 20, 2014 Stuart 22 Comments

Here’s a sneak peek at what look to be Bosch’s next-generation 12V brushless impact driver and 3/8″ wrench.

Cordless

Ryobi 18V One+ Impact Driver “Special Buy” – Could this be a 2014 Black Friday Deal?

Oct 17, 2014 Stuart 13 Comments

We came across a Ryobi 18V One+ impact driver kit that looks like it could be a 2014 Black Friday “special buy.”

Cordless

New Makita 18V Cordless Oil Pulse Driver

Oct 17, 2014 Stuart 23 Comments

Makita is coming out with a new 18V cordless brushless “oil pulse” impact-like driving tool.

Cordless

Deal: Dewalt 20V Max Drill, Impact, ToughSystem Tool Box Combo for $199

Oct 14, 2014 Stuart 7 Comments

Dewalt new cordless drill and impact driver combo kit comes bundled with a heavy duty tool box and a reasonable price tag.

Cordless

Makita 18V Hammer Drill Kit for $99

Sep 17, 2014 Stuart 8 Comments

Makita’s new 18V LXT hammer drill kit comes with a 3.0Ah battery and is affordable at just $99.

Cordless

New Bosch 18V Brushless Drill & Driver Wireless Charging Bundles

Sep 16, 2014 Stuart 9 Comments

Bosch is now offering brushless drill and impact tool kits that come bundled with their new wireless charger tech.

Cordless

Makita 18V Drill Kit for $99

Sep 15, 2014 Stuart 1 Comment

This Makita compact 18V drill/driver kit is budget priced at just $99.

Cordless

Bosch “Wireless” Battery Charging System

Sep 12, 2014 Stuart 25 Comments

Bosch’s wireless charging system is now available for preorder in the USA.

Cordless

Black & Decker 4V Pivoting Screwdriver

Sep 10, 2014 Stuart 6 Comments

Here’s a quick look at Black & Decker’s new pivoting handle 4V cordless screwdriver.

Cordless

Craftsman 12V Right Angle Impact Driver Kit for $40

Aug 29, 2014 Stuart 13 Comments

Craftsman’s right angle impact driver kit is on sale for $40.

Cordless

Makita XPT03 Hybrid Impact Hammer Drill

Aug 27, 2014 Stuart 13 Comments

Makita’s XPT03 is a hybrid 4-in-1 cordless drill, hammer drill, impact driver, and non-impact screwdriver.

Cordless

Hot Deal: Bosch 18V Drill and L-Boxx Combo Kit

Aug 22, 2014 Stuart 4 Comments

Bosch’s 18V DDS181 cordless drill and L-Boxx combo kit is a great deal, if you don’t mind that it only comes with 1 Li-ion battery pack.

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