Power Tools – Page 186

Cordless

Price Drop: Fluke Visual IR Thermometers

Feb 3, 2014 Stuart 4 Comments

Fluke has recently slashed the prices of their VT02 and VT04 visual infrared thermometers.

Cordless

Why Powerful Drills MUST Have Auxiliary Handles

Jan 31, 2014 Stuart 19 Comments

We took a detailed look at why more powerful drills must come with auxiliary handles.

Cordless

Power Tool Brands Don’t Make Their Own Batteries

Jan 29, 2014 Stuart 48 Comments

Here are a few thoughts about cordless power tool battery packs.

Cordless

Makita 18V LXT 5.0Ah Battery

Jan 28, 2014 Stuart 37 Comments

We have seen evidence that suggests Makita is one of several brands currently working to bring a new higher capacity 18V 5.0Ah battery to market.

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

New Dewalt DCN692 Brushless Cordless Framing Nailer

Jan 27, 2014 Stuart 14 Comments

Dewalt is coming out with a new cordless brushless framing nailer, the DCN692.

Cordless

Why We Cannot Do an Exhaustive Cordless Battery Comparison

Jan 27, 2014 Stuart 10 Comments

We were asked to put together a more detailed battery comparison, but unfortunately this isn’t something we will do. Here’s why.

Cordless

Hot Deal: Bosch 3-Tool and (2) L-Boxx Combo Kit for $160!

Jan 27, 2014 Stuart 19 Comments

Bosch’s 12V drill/driver, impact driver, radio, and double L-Boxx kit recently dropped in price to $160 from $200.

New Tools

Bosch Compact 8″ Sliding Miter Saw CM8S

Jan 24, 2014 Stuart 20 Comments

Bosch is coming out with a new super-compact 8″ sliding miter saw that’s designed for portability and high cutting capacity.

Cordless

Milwaukee M18 Bluetooth Radio Review

Jan 23, 2014 Stuart 12 Comments

We asked the guys at Tools in Action for a quick review of Milwaukee’s new M18 jobsite radio charger.

Cordless

Bosch GLM 100 C Laser Distance Measuring Tool Review

Jan 23, 2014 Stuart 23 Comments

We reviewed the new Bosch Bluetooth-equipped GLM 100 C laser distance measuring tool.

Cordless

Hot Deal: Select Milwaukee M12 & M18 Cordless Kits on Sale!

Jan 23, 2014 Stuart 20 Comments

We were tipped off about some VERY GOOD deals on six select Milwaukee M12 and M18 cordless kits.

New Tools

New Bosch CSW41 Worm Drive Circular Saw

Jan 22, 2014 Stuart 8 Comments

Bosch has come out with a new magnesium-bodied worm drive saw.

Cordless

End of Season Sale: Buy a Bosch Heated Jacket, Get a FREE 12V Battery and Charger

Jan 20, 2014 Stuart 7 Comments

Through Feb 28th, 2014, buy a new Bosch jacket, get a free 12V 2.0Ah Li-ion battery and charger to power it with.

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

New Milwaukee M18 Cordless Air Blower

Jan 17, 2014 Stuart 28 Comments

Milwaukee has come out with a new cordless compact air blower for quick cleanup tasks.

Hand Tools

Help us Find: A Jigsaw Blade Handle or Holder

Jan 17, 2014 Stuart 40 Comments

Have you come across a jigsaw blade handle or holder you could recommend?

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