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Milwaukee Tool Adopts Tape Measure “Reach” Specs

Jan 31, 2020 Stuart 61 Comments

Milwaukee is moving to the new tape measure “reach” advertising spec that was quietly introduced by Stanley, Dewalt, and Craftsman brands.

Editorial

The Best Plumbing Parts and Suppliers?

Jan 30, 2020 Stuart 67 Comments

Where would you source common plumbing components from, and which brand(s) do you trust most?

Layout & Measuring

Woodpeckers DelVe Square is Now a Regular Tool You Can Buy Anytime

Jan 30, 2020 Benjamen 27 Comments

Woodpeckers is bringing back their popular Delve Square as a regularly-stocked tool.

Layout & Measuring

Woodpeckers DelVe Square Review

Jan 30, 2020 Benjamen 20 Comments

We got our hands on Woodpeckers DelVe Square and threw it at a project right away. Read on to find out how much we like it!

Knives

I Don’t Like Milwaukee’s New Side-Slide Utility Knife

Jan 29, 2020 Stuart 18 Comments

Milwaukee’s new side-slide knife seems great, but not for me.

Editorial

Reminder: Super Low-Priced Dewalt and Milwaukee Cordless Power Tool Deals Might be a Scam

Jan 28, 2020 Stuart 30 Comments

Beware the increasing frequency of scammy too-good-to-be-true websites.

Cordless

Reader Question: New Ridgid 12V Cordless Power Tools in 2020?

Jan 28, 2020 Stuart 26 Comments

Will we see new Ridgid 12V Max cordless power tools anytime soon?

Reader Question

Reader Question: Gladiator Workbench Quality Concerns

Jan 27, 2020 Stuart 25 Comments

A reader wrote in with hesitations about Gladiator’s current adjustable-height workbench offerings.

Cordless

Ridgid Sues Milwaukee Over Cordless Power Tool Battery Patents

Jan 24, 2020 Stuart 30 Comments

There’s an interesting controversy between Milwaukee and Ridgid over Li-ion battery patents.

Cordless

Do Milwaukee Cordless Power Tool Battery Charging Rates Affect Cell Longevity?

Jan 23, 2020 Stuart 49 Comments

No, faster charging rates won’t negatively impact the life of Milwaukee’s M18 cordless power tool batteries.

Cordless

New Dewalt Xtreme Subcompact 12V Max Compact Reciprocating Saw (DCS312)

Jan 22, 2020 Stuart 22 Comments

Dewalt has a new 12V Max Xtreme Subcompact one-handed cordless reciprocating saw on the way.

Cordless

The BEST Jobsite Radio and Bluetooth Speaker: Dewalt Tstak vs. Milwaukee Packout (Jan 2020 Update)

Jan 22, 2020 Stuart 54 Comments

There’s a lot to like about both jobsite music players, but I find myself leaning strongly towards one over the other.

Cordless

What’s the Point of a Dual-Trigger Cordless Band Saw?

Jan 21, 2020 Stuart 39 Comments

Let’s talk about dual-trigger cordless band saws.

Cordless

New Milwaukee M18 Fuel Compact Band Saw (2829)

Jan 20, 2020 Stuart 16 Comments

Milwaukee has come out with a new M18 Fuel compact band saw.

Cordless

Who Cares About Small Cordless Power Tool Updates Anyway?

Jan 17, 2020 Stuart 54 Comments

Minor cordless power tool updates can be more meaningful than they seem at the surface.

Albert on Rant: The Dremel Go Cordless Screwdriver is Gone: “Appears to be in stock at Blain’s Farm and Fleet (rural Midwest thing, but I like them): https://www.farmandfleet.com/products/1482890-dremel-cordless-4v-usb-rechargeable-electric-screwdriver.html”
Oarman on Rant: The Dremel Go Cordless Screwdriver is Gone: “The pencil-format cordless screwdriver market is absolutely flooded with Chinese stuff right now. It wouldn’t surprise me if more recognizable…”
Tdot77 on New Craftsman Cordless Screwdriver Comes with a USB Dock: “From quickly glancing your Amazon link for precision screwdrivers, the UnaMela 140 piece kit looks like a good set. I…”
Tim on Metabo is Becoming Metabo HPT: “They should just engineer future 18v tools to accept both batteries without needing an adapter. It could very easily be…”
chip hershberger on Hilti ProKit USA Pricing, and How to Get a Full Set for FREE: “I view Hilti ,and Snap-on in the same view. Not easy to buy ,but the service is as important as…”
Daniel L on Rant: The Dremel Go Cordless Screwdriver is Gone: “This would be my fix. Open er up, grab whatever data you can off the battery, look for a replacement…”