Power Tools – Page 203

New Tools

Makita Gold Ultra Magnetic Impact Bit Set with Slide-N-Lock Case

Oct 24, 2012 Stuart 19 Comments

Makita has come out with a new bit storage case, screw-holding bit holder, and Gold impact-rated screwdriver bits.

Editorial

Dewalt Oscillating Multi-Tool Predictions

Oct 23, 2012 Stuart 11 Comments

Why hasn’t Dewalt come out with an oscillating multi-tool yet? Here are our theories and predictions.

Cordless

New Ridgid JobMax 18V Cordless Base and Reciprocating Saw Attachment

Oct 23, 2012 Stuart 3 Comments

Ridgid has added a new 18V power handle and reciprocating saw attachment to their line of JobMax modular tools.

Cordless

Yellow and Black-Colored Stanley FatMax Power Tools Now Available in the UK

Oct 22, 2012 Stuart 13 Comments

UK readers, what do you think of the new yellow & black-colored Stanley FatMax power tools now available via Argos?

Cordless

Stanley FatMax 20V Hammer Drill FMC620LA – Now Available in the USA

Oct 22, 2012 Stuart 20 Comments

Stanley FatMax 20V cordless hammer drills have popped up at Walmart stores, presumably nation-wide.

Cordless

New Ryobi 18V One+ Lithium-Ion Batteries at “Ni-Cd Prices” and Premium Packs

Oct 22, 2012 Stuart 17 Comments

Ryobi is coming out with new lithium-ion battery packs for their 18V One+ platform, and new drill/driver and combo kits are sure to follow.

New Tools

Dewalt Multi-Material Drill Bits Bore Through Anything

Oct 22, 2012 Stuart 1 Comment

These new multi-material drill bits work great at jobsites and anytime you don’t want to bother switching back and forth between masonry bits and twist bits.

Cordless

Dewalt 18V Drill/Driver for $99 Sale

Oct 22, 2012 Stuart Discuss

You know more holiday tool deals are around the corner when Dewalt’s budget drill/driver kit drops down to $100 again.

Cordless

Makita’s New Adapter Lets You Power 36V Cordless Tools with 18V Battery Packs

Oct 19, 2012 Stuart 25 Comments

Makita has come up with a simple adapter that allows users to power their 36V cordless tools with 18V batteries.

Cordless

Porter Cable Brand Confusion and Mixed Messages

Oct 18, 2012 Stuart 14 Comments

Porter Cable’s new 20V Max power tool line caught us by surprise, but is not unexpected. Here’s a not-so-brief discussion about how we think the new line will clear up some of the mixed messages Porter Cable has been sending in recent years.

Cordless

New Heavy Duty Craftsman C3 XCP Cordless Drill Driver

Oct 17, 2012 Stuart 2 Comments

Craftsman is adding a new heavy duty XCP-powered drill driver kit to their C3 power tool line.

Cordless

New Craftsman C3 19.2V XCP Lithium-ion Battery Platform

Oct 17, 2012 Stuart 7 Comments

Craftsman is coming out with a new upgraded lithium-ion battery platform for their popular C3 19.2V cordless tool platform.

Cordless

Porter Cable 20V Cordless Impact Driver PCC640

Oct 17, 2012 Stuart 27 Comments

Porter Cable’s new 20V Max cordless impact driver features a whole lot of power and ergonomics in a compact, lightweight, and sub-$150 package.

Cordless

Porter Cable 20V Cordless Drill Driver PCC600

Oct 16, 2012 Stuart 27 Comments

Porter Cable’s new PCC600 next-generation 20V Max drill/driver is compact, lightweight, and reasonably powerful for its size.

Cordless

New Porter Cable 20V Max Cordless Power Tool Line

Oct 16, 2012 Stuart Discuss

Porter Cable is joining its sibling companies in launching a 20V Max cordless tool line of their own.

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