Drills & Drivers

18V Cordless Drill Kits for Every Budget

Dec 25, 2010 Stuart Discuss

Looking to buy a new cordless drill? Here are a few recommendations for every budget.

Dewalt 18V Cordless Lithium Ion Hammer Drill Kit for $135!!!

Dec 22, 2010 Stuart 5 Comments

Amazon has this Dewalt 18V Lithium Ion Hammer Drill Kit on sale today-only (until supplies run out!!) for $135 and free shipping!

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We Kid You Not – Swarovski Crystal-Emblazoned Bosch (UK) Screwdriver

Dec 21, 2010 Stuart 3 Comments

Bosch. Europe. Cordless Screwdriver. Swarovski Crystals. Today isn’t April 1st, is it?

Cordless

Bosch 12V Cordless Driver, Drill, Impact Driver Kits $99 Each!!

Dec 10, 2010 Stuart 4 Comments

Bosch’s newest PS21-2A pocket driver, PS31-2A 3/8″ drill/driver, and PS41-2A impact driver compact cordless power tool kits are on sale via Amazon for $99 shipped for a limited time!

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Daily Deal: Makita 18V Drill & Impact Driver Kit

Dec 10, 2010 Stuart Discuss

This Makita 18V Drill & Impact Driver is on sale today only at Amazon for $190. The kit is normally ~$270.

Drills & Drivers

Bosch’s New Heavy Duty 18V Impact Wrenches

Dec 6, 2010 Stuart 4 Comments

Bosch recently announced a new line of heavy-duty 18V impact wrenches. These new tools can provide a heck of a punch – 500 ft. lb. of max torque, and are [relatively] lightweight at 6.7lbs with a 10″ head length. Taking a quick look at a few of the other high-torque 18V impact wrenches on the market, […]

Cordless

Dewalt 12V Max Kits – $25 off Plus Free Bit Set or Battery!

Dec 3, 2010 Stuart 1 Comment

Purchase select Dewalt 12V Max compact cordless power tools via Amazon and receive a $25 discount AND a free impact screwdriver bit set, a drill bit set, or a free lithium ion battery, depending on the kit!

Drills & Drivers

Hammer Drills Demystified, and Why You Might Need One

Nov 30, 2010 Stuart Discuss

My article on hammer drills just went live on Popular Mechanics’ website. Titled Who Needs a Hammer Drill, the article discusses the benefits of a hammer drill, the differences between various tool styles, and talks a little about the appropriate drill bits. If you’re at all curious about hammer drills, check it out! Who Needs a Hammer […]

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Free Ridgid JobMax Attachment Head with Multi-Tool Starter Kit

Nov 19, 2010 Stuart 4 Comments

Earlier this month we wrote about the new Ridgid JobMax starter kits on Home Depot’s website that feature the standard starter kit and a free attachment tool head of choice, but people had problems getting on the deal. It looks like Home Depot fixed things – the kits are no longer “out of stock” and […]

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Save $90 on this Milwaukee M12 Inspection Camera & Compact Screwdriver Kit

Nov 16, 2010 Stuart Discuss

Today only, Amazon sliced the price of this Milwaukee M12 2-tool kit. Included is an M-Spector digital inspection camera (2310), and an M12 compact screwdriver (2401). The kit normally costs $250, today it’s discounted to $159. Following is a rundown of basic specs and features.

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Sears Black Friday 2010 Tool Deals

Nov 15, 2010 Stuart 2 Comments

We took a look through Sears’ Black Friday sales flyer ahead of time, and hand-picked a few of the best to share with you.

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Dewalt 12V Max Cordless 3/8″ Drill Review DCD710S2

Nov 12, 2010 Stuart 12 Comments

The first tool of Dewalt’s new 12V Max compact cordless tool lineup that we’ll be reviewing is the 3/8″ drill/driver DCD710S2. We already reviewed the handle and common features of the 12V Max lineup, so you may want to check that out before or after this one. As expected, the drill was a pleasure to use, and […]

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Porter Cable Quik Jig Pocket Hole System Now Available

Nov 9, 2010 Stuart 3 Comments

Porter Cable’s new Quik Jig pocket hole system has recently hit stores. If you recall, the Quik Jig is a good looking pocket hole drilling jig that Porter Cable recently came out with. The Quik Jig has been praised in early reviews for its repeatability and ease of use. Given its $230 price tag, I hesitate […]

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Dewalt Comes Out With a Clutch Accessory for Impact Drivers

Nov 9, 2010 Stuart 6 Comments

Dewalt just announced their new Impact Clutch (DWHJHLD) accessory holder that they say will help alleviate some of the frustrations encountered in heavy-duty impact driver applications. Common high-torque issues include bit tip breakage, fastener stripping and fastener breakage.

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New Ridgid JobMax Starter Kits with Free Tool Heads

Nov 2, 2010 Stuart 4 Comments

Over at HomeDepot.com, you can now find new Ridgid JobMax starter kits that include the tools you want for less money. Previously, getting the tool you wanted to start with meant having to buy the power handle & multi-tool starter kit for $100 and a separate tool head for $50 more. These new kits offer the […]

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