Drills & Drivers

Black & Decker’s Alkaline Screwdriver is a Great First Cordless Driver

Dec 12, 2014 Stuart 13 Comments

This Black & Decker is an excellent entry-level cordless powered screwdriver that is powered by common AA batteries.

Deal: Ryobi 18V 4-Tool Combo Kit for $139

Dec 8, 2014 Stuart 6 Comments

Over at Home Depot, there’s a budget-priced Ryobi 18V One+ special buy that comes with a drill, circular saw, reciprocating saw, and worklight for $139.

Cordless

Home Depot Deal Redux: Dewalt Cordless & Mechanics Tool Set, Dremel 3-Tool Set

Dec 8, 2014 Stuart 2 Comments

Today’s Home Depot Deal of the Day is a reoffering of two previous deals – a Dewalt cordless combo and mechanics tool set bundle, and a Dremel 3-tool bundle.

Cordless

Hot Deal: Bosch 18V DDB181 Drill Kit for $100

Dec 7, 2014 Stuart 5 Comments

The Bosch DDB181 is a great compact 18V drill kit that’s on sale for just $100 for a limited time.

Cordless

HD Deal of the Day: Ridgid 18V Drill & Impact Combo for $149

Dec 5, 2014 Stuart 1 Comment

Over at Home Depot, today’s deal of the day is a Ridgid 18V drill and impact driver combo kit, for $149.

Cordless

Deal of the Day: Milwaukee M18 Impact Driver Kit for $89!

Dec 4, 2014 Stuart 17 Comments

Today only, there’s a fantastic deal on a Milwaukee 18V 2-speed compact impact driver kit.

Cordless

Save 50% on Flipout Cordless Driver!

Dec 1, 2014 Stuart 15 Comments

The new Flipout cordless screwdriver is now 50% off at Lowes.

Cordless

Deal: Bosch 18V Brushless Drill Plus L-Boxx for $101!

Nov 27, 2014 Stuart 6 Comments

We came across a couple of nice deals on Bosch’s latest 18V brushless cordless drills.

Cordless

Crazy Hot Deal: Milwaukee M12 Drill, Impact Driver, 3 Battery Kit for $99!

Nov 27, 2014 Stuart 25 Comments

Milwaukee’s M12 drill and impact driver kit and special free battery bundle has dropped in price to $99!

Cordless

Deal: Buy a Select Makita 18V Brushless Kit, Get a Free Bonus Tool

Nov 25, 2014 Stuart 5 Comments

Over at International Tool, there’s a great promo going on for anyone looking to buy a combo kit with Makita’s latest brushless drill.

Cordless

Last Call: One Day Deal on This Dewalt 20V Max 4+1pc Tool Kit

Nov 24, 2014 Stuart 2 Comments

Looking for a good 18V/20V Max Li-ion tool kit? Check out this one-day-only Dewalt deal that comes with a drill, impact driver, reciprocating saw, LED worklight, and free circular saw!

Cordless

Flipout Cordless Driver Video Review

Nov 24, 2014 Stuart 14 Comments

I quickly reviewed the Flipout cordless screwdriver. Here’s the video, and a follow-up will include more photos and details.

Cordless

Hot Deal: Dewalt 20V Max Impact Driver, Drill, ToughCase Combo Kit

Nov 24, 2014 Stuart 6 Comments

Home Depot’s special Dewalt 20V Max impact driver, drill, and ToughSystem tool case bundle has dropped in price as part of a pre-BF sale!

Cordless

Hot Deal: Makita 18V Hammer Drill Kit for $99

Nov 20, 2014 Stuart 7 Comments

Here’s another early holiday deal for you – a Makita 18V cordless hammer drill kit for $99!

Cordless

Deal: Ryobi 18V One+ Drill & Impact Driver Combo for $99

Nov 18, 2014 Stuart 2 Comments

Looking to spend just $100 on an 18V drill and impact driver combo? This Ryobi One+ kit looks to offer great bang for the buck.

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