Power Tools – Page 174

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

Power Tool Tech: Brushless Motors 101

Oct 30, 2014 Stuart 46 Comments

You’ve heard a lot about brushless power tools on ToolGuyd and elsewhere. Here’s a brief discussion about brushless motors and the advantages they bring to cordless power tools.

Power Tools

What About Wen Tools?

Oct 30, 2014 Stuart 120 Comments

If you’re familiar with the Wen tool brand, what do you think of them?

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!

DIY & Home

Black & Decker Sanders – 4 New Models

Oct 28, 2014 Stuart 3 Comments

We took a quick look at Black & Decker’s new sanders – a Mouse detail sander, a 1/4 sheet finish sander, and two random orbit sanders.

Cordless

Makita Heated Jackets – Soon Available in the USA

Oct 28, 2014 Stuart 5 Comments

Makita’s heated jacket will soon be available at USA distributors, just in time for the 2014-2015 winter season.

Cordless

New Makita Brushless Angle Grinders

Oct 27, 2014 Stuart 15 Comments

Makita has come out with new 18V brushless angle grinders.

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 Dewalt Bluetooth Speaker

Oct 23, 2014 Stuart 14 Comments

Dewalt has come out with a new Bluetooth-equipped speaker designed to work with smartphones and other types of music players.

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.

New Tools

Coming Soon: Dewalt Fasteners and Anchors in Select Markets

Oct 21, 2014 Stuart 9 Comments

Dewalt is coming out with a new line of anchors and related products.

Digital Fabrication

Southeast Tool Router Bit Set for Cutting Plastic

Oct 21, 2014 Stuart 3 Comments

This 10-piece router bit set includes the most popular bits for cutting plastic sheet materials.

Cordless

Which is the Best Cordless Power Tool Brand? (2014 Edition)

Oct 21, 2014 Stuart 99 Comments

Which would you say is the best cordless power tool brand?

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.

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