Power Tools – Page 180

New Porter Cable Impact Wrench

Jul 2, 2014 Stuart 2 Comments

Porter Cable has come out with a new corded impact wrench that looks to offer a good balance between features, power, and price.

Oscillating Tools

OMT Metal Blade Testing Part 7: Blade Wear and Durability

Jul 1, 2014 Stuart 17 Comments

We tested three brands of metal-cutting oscillating tool blades to see which is most durable and longest-lasting.

Cordless

Upgrade Path from Dewalt 18V Cordless Tools?

Jun 26, 2014 Stuart 62 Comments

A reader’s Dewalt 18V tools and batteries are starting to fail, and so he is looking for advice on where to go from here. Any ideas?

Cordless

New Dewalt 20V Cordless Drywall Cut-Out Tool

Jun 25, 2014 Stuart 18 Comments

Dewalt has expanded their 20V Max cordless tool platform with a new drywall cut-out tool.

Cordless

EGO 56V Cordless Hedge Trimmer Review

Jun 24, 2014 Clayton M 23 Comments

We reviewed EGO’s new 56V cordless hedge trimmer, and were impressed with its runtime and performance.

Oscillating Tools

OMT Metal Blade Testing Part 6: Cutting Performance (Ease of Cut)

Jun 23, 2014 Stuart 24 Comments

Wondering which oscillating multi-tool metal-cutting blade provides the best performance? We tested Bosch, Imperial, and Dewalt blades, and there was one blade that was clearly superior to the others.

Hand Tools

Reader Question: Power and Hand Tool Maintenance?

Jun 20, 2014 Stuart 30 Comments

Got any tool maintenance tips you’d love to share?

Cordless

New Milwaukee M12 Cordless Polisher and Sander

Jun 19, 2014 Stuart 20 Comments

Milwaukee has come out with a new cordless polisher/sander that’s meant as an auto detailing sidekick.

Cordless

New Makita 18V Cordless Vacuum

Jun 18, 2014 Stuart 16 Comments

Makita has come out with a new cordless 18V vacuum cleaner.

Cordless

Festool TSC 55 Cordless Brushless Double-Battery Circular Saw

Jun 18, 2014 Stuart 22 Comments

Here’s a look at Festool’s cordless track saw, which is currently only available in Europe.

New Tools

Festool Vecturo Oscillating Tool System

Jun 18, 2014 Stuart 2 Comments

Here’s a quick First Look at the upcoming Festool Vecturo oscillating tool system!

Oscillating Tools

OMT Metal Blade Testing Part 5: Best Cutting Speed

Jun 17, 2014 Stuart 14 Comments

We compared Bosch, Imperial, and Dewalt metal-cutting oscillating multi-tool blades. Here’s a look at their cutting speeds.

Cordless

Reader Question: Auto Hammer for String Art Nails?

Jun 17, 2014 Stuart 2 Comments

A reader asked for advice as to whether an auto hammer would be suitable for driving in string art nails.

Cordless

Reader Question: Bosch vs. Milwaukee 12V Brushless Drills?

Jun 16, 2014 Stuart 31 Comments

We tackled a question asking for DIY drill recommendations and whether it was worth it to go brushless.

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

New Ryobi Airstrike Cordless Finish Nailer

Jun 13, 2014 Stuart 15 Comments

Ryobi has come out with a new Airstrike cordless finish nailer that features built-in air compression technology.

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