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Ridgid JobMax Teaser Advertisement

Mar 12, 2010 Stuart 2 Comments

Reader and frequent commenter uthscsaedu sent us this photo of an advertisement board he spotted at his local Home Depot. The board is promoting pre-order sales of Ridgid’s new JobMax combo kit, which are supposed to be released this month. Has anyone seen the tools in-store yet, and if so, what did you think about them? […]

Cordless

Craftsman Nextec 4pc Drill/Driver, Saw, Sander Combo Update

Mar 12, 2010 Stuart 8 Comments

We just checked Sears.com and saw that the new Craftsman Nextec 4 piece drill/driver, saw, sander, flashlight combo set has been added to their product catalog. The kit is scheduled for release on May 1st 2010, and is available for pre-order at $170. Craftsman Nectec Drill/Driver, Saw, Sander Combo via Sears Preview Post of the New […]

Drills & Drivers, Grinders & Sanders, New Tools, Power Tools, Saws

Bosch’s Nailkiller Auger Bits “Blast Through Nails”

Mar 11, 2010 Stuart 1 Comment

Bosch just announced the release of their new Nailkiller auger bits. These high-performing auger bits are designed to last 9 times longer than the current market leader, while exerting 61% less impact force when drilling through fasteners.

Drills & Drivers, New Tools, Power Tool Accessories

Stanley Jobsite Radio & MP3 Player

Mar 9, 2010 Stuart Discuss

Apparently Stanley has jumped onto the jobsite radio bandwagon as well. Stanley’s version (model VRCR200) features an AC plug as well as ports for a 12V DC battery, two pass-thru outlets that look like they’re GFCI equipped, an AM/FM radio, and it is capable of playing MP3s from a variety of sources. From the looks […]

Accessories, Jobsite Radios and Speakers, Power Tools

Milwaukee’s New Cordless Hand-Powered Tools

Mar 5, 2010 Stuart 11 Comments

Milwaukee just announced that they will be launching a new line of electrical hand tools in April. The new line includes an 11 in 1 multi-tip screwdriver, a Fastback utility knife, a side sliding utility knife, and a rasping jab saw. Milwaukee promises that “additional innovative tools” will follow later in the year.

Bit Holders & Drivers, Knives, Saws

Rockwell SoniShear SoniCrafter Attachment Accessory

Mar 4, 2010 Stuart 6 Comments

Rockwell has just announced the SoniShear, an attachment for their popular SoniCrafter oscillating multi-tool. The SoniShear is incredibly user-friendly, and is designed to make effortless and precise cuts in many different materials.

New Tools, Oscillating Tools

New Final Cut Side-Sanding Circular Saw Blade

Feb 24, 2010 Stuart 4 Comments

Final Cut has just announced the addition of a new 7-1/4″ circular saw blade to their product lineup. Also available in 10″ and 12″ sizes, the Final Cut saw blade features sanding discs on each side of the blade, allowing it to both cut and sand workpieces at the same time.

Power Tool Accessories, Saws, Woodworking

Dremel’s Fortiflex Heavy Duty Flex Shaft Tool

Feb 23, 2010 Stuart 2 Comments

Dremel’s Fortiflex is a heavy duty flex shaft tool intended for heavy duty and ultra-precise work. The Fortiflex features a 300W hanging motor, 0-20k RPM variable speed and torque settings, foot pedal for hands-free speed control, and a heavy duty flex shaft with an interchangeable hand piece.

Rotary Tools

Updates & Video of Ridgid JobMax Multi-Head Tools

Feb 12, 2010 Stuart 9 Comments

Since we first posted about Ridgid’s new JobMax multi-head cordless tool system, we’ve learned a number of things. First, there will only be two cordless combo sets available at launch, one that that includes the three most popular and commonly used tools, and another right-angle set with tools intended for use in close quarters.  We talked about […]

Cordless, New Tools, Power Tools

Ridgid JobMax Right Angle Drill, Impact Driver, Ratchet!

Feb 12, 2010 Stuart 23 Comments

UPDATE: Here’s our review of Ridgid’s new JobMax tools. The page you’re reading now has info on the right angle drill, ratchet, and impact driver, while this page here talks about the autohammer and oscillating multitool. Yesterday, we posted a bit about Ridgid’s new 12V JobMax cordless tool system, and the first combo set that includes an auto hammer head and an […]

Cordless, Drills & Drivers, New Tools, Power Tools, Sockets & Drive Tools

Craftsman Cordless Nextec Kit with Saw & Palm Sander

Feb 12, 2010 Stuart 5 Comments

This Old House broke the news yesterday about an upcoming Craftsman Nextec cordless tool kit which will include two brand new tools – a palm sander, and a cordless circular trim saw. Craftsman’s Nextec series is their line of compact lithium ion powered tools which includes conventional tool designs such as a 3/8″ drill and an […]

Cordless, Grinders & Sanders, New Tools, Power Tools, Saws

Ridgid JobMax 12V Auto Hammer & Multi-Tool Kit + Drill

Feb 11, 2010 Stuart 24 Comments

UPDATE: Here’s our review of Ridgid’s new JobMax tools. The page you’re reading now has info on the oscillating multi-tool and autohammer tools, while this page here talks all about the right angle drill, ratchet, and impact driver. Ridgid has just released an innovative line of JobMax cordless power tools which feature interchangeable tool heads. The heart of this […]

Cordless, Drills & Drivers, New Tools, Oscillating Tools, Power Tools

Dewalt’s Impact Ready Drill Bits – a “Boring” Review

Feb 5, 2010 Stuart 8 Comments

Dewalt recently released a whole slew of new Impact Ready bits and accessories, including twist drill bits and hole saws. We had the opportunity to give these new drill bits a spin, and as you will soon see in this review, we think they’re absolutely fantastic.

Accessories, Power Tool Accessories, Power Tools, Tool Reviews

Ryobi Auto Hammer Hands-on Review

Feb 4, 2010 Stuart 14 Comments

Ryobi’s cordless Auto Hammer is designed to drive nails up to 3-1/2″ long, operate in tight spaces, and eliminate manual hammering entirely. In fact, Ryobi claims that with their new Auto Hammer, hammering has never been easier. With claims like these, we just had to put the tool to the test! For a detailed overview of […]

Cordless, Hammers & Mallets, Power Tools, Tool Reviews

Craftsman Labs’ Power Tool Stress Tests

Jan 29, 2010 Stuart 1 Comment

Craftsman Labs is a small microsite that features videos of Craftsman power and hand tools being subjected to grueling tests and extreme conditions. The guys over at the Craftsman Lab are ready to make new videos and obliterate more tools, and are asking for viewers to offer tool-torture video suggestions of their own. You can check out […]

Power Tools, Websites & Resources

Hands-on Review of the Craftsman MiterMate Miter Saw

Jan 26, 2010 Brian 10 Comments

There are quite a few questions about the new Craftsman 21226 MiterMate miter saw that we set out to address with a full no-holds barred hands-on review. Is the MiterMate gimmicky? Overly complex? Awkward and clumsy? Or is it as innovative and functional as Craftsman advertises? Keep reading for our full review of the MiterMate, or […]

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Power Tools, Saws, Tool Reviews

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The Imaginatively Designed Craftsman MiterMate Miter Saw

Jan 18, 2010 Stuart 10 Comments

The Craftsman 10″ MiterMate Miter Saw is unlike any miter saw that we’ve ever seen before. Compared to a traditional miter saw, the MiterMate, with its innovative V-fence system, is said to help woodworkers and DIYers save time while increasing the efficiency and accuracy of their cross cuts and miter joints.

Power Tools, Saws

Ryobi Tek4 Snips & Screwdriver Set – a Closer Look

Jan 12, 2010 Stuart 6 Comments

As previously mentioned, the Ryobi Tek4 5-piece kit features two new additions to the Tek4 lineup – a cordless screwdriver, and power snips. We gave these new Tek4 tools some more thought, and were able to briefly give them a try in-store. All in all, we are pretty optimistic about these new tools, and the […]

Cordless, Power Tools

Power Tool Clearance at Home Depot

Jan 12, 2010 Stuart 19 Comments

There is a power tool clearance going on at Home Depot, with some tools selling for more than half-off. Following are some of the deals that you can expect to find: Milwaukee M12 3/8″ drill + radio $79 (compared to $180 on Amazon) Dewalt 4-pc cordless tool set $200 (hard to find in stock; $500 on […]

DealGuyd, Power Tools

We’re a “Bit” Disappointed Today

Jan 6, 2010 Stuart 4 Comments

In case you didn’t catch our lame attempt at humor, a particular drill bit issue has created a bit of annoyance for us. It all started about one year ago when we purchased a “G” sized jobbers length twist drill bit for a small project. The project was delayed and put on the backburner, and […]

Editorial, Power Tool Accessories

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