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Cordless

Does the New Makita XGT Cordless Circular Saw Look “Sub-Compact” to You Too?

Oct 10, 2019 Stuart 21 Comments

Do you agree that one of the new Makita XGT 40V Max circular saws resembles their sub-compact 18V saw?

Chargers

More Details About Makita XGT 40V Max Cordless Power Tool System, and an 18V LXT Charging Adapter

Oct 9, 2019 Stuart 32 Comments

Here is even more new information about Makita’s 40V Max XGT cordless power tool system.

Cordless

It’s Official – Makita XGT 40V Max Cordless Power Tools are Coming to the USA

Oct 9, 2019 Stuart 39 Comments

We learned a little more about Makita’s US plans for their new XGT cordless power tool system.

Power Tool Accessories

Dewalt ToughCase Power Tool Accessory Storage Box with Removable Dividers

Oct 8, 2019 Stuart 20 Comments

Here’s an oldie but goodie power tool accessory storage box.

Cordless

Field Test: EGO 56V Powerload Brushless String Trimmer with Carbon Fiber Shaft

Oct 8, 2019 Stuart 26 Comments

I put EGO’s Powerload cordless string trimmer through some hard testing, and so far I’m impressed.

Cordless

Meet the New Makita XGT 40V Cordless Power Tool System

Oct 7, 2019 Stuart 116 Comments

Here’s everything we know about the Makita XGT cordless power tool system so far.

Cordless

(Expired) Milwaukee Cordless Power Tool Deals of the Day & More (10/7/2019)

Oct 7, 2019 Stuart 20 Comments

Here’s a look at today’s Milwaukee cordless power tool-focused deals of the day.

Made in USA

New Craftsman Versastak Organizer has a Lower Profile and Better Space Utilization

Oct 4, 2019 Benjamen 32 Comments

Craftsman has updated their Versastack organizer with a couple of big improvements.

Drills & Drivers

New Bosch Turbo and Diablo Step Drill Bits are Swiss-Made, Impact-Rated

Oct 4, 2019 Stuart 70 Comments

Bosch and Diablo have come out with new lines of Swiss-made step drill bits.

Power Tool Accessories

You Run Out of Screwdriver Bits and Head to Home Depot – Do You Buy Dewalt, Makita, or Milwaukee?

Oct 3, 2019 Stuart 122 Comments

Which screwdriver bits are you more likely to buy if limited to these 3 brands?

Layout & Measuring

What do You See in this Crescent Lufkin Shockforce Tape Measure Promo Image?

Oct 3, 2019 Stuart 57 Comments

I lover over-analyzing tool product images. What’s going on here?

Editorial

Rant: Our RAYOVAC Batteries Leak so Much, We’re Switching to DURACELL

Oct 2, 2019 Stuart 170 Comments

I’ve started to lose count as to how many leaky Rayovac batteries I’ve experienced in the past year or two.

New Tools

Jet Launches New 10″ and 12″ Sliding Miter Saws

Oct 2, 2019 Stuart 23 Comments

Jet has come out with two new sliding miter saws.

New Tools

New Craftsman Versastack Cooler

Oct 2, 2019 Stuart 19 Comments

Craftsman is coming out with a Versastack rolling cooler.

Cordless

New Makita Heated Blanket?!

Oct 1, 2019 Stuart 27 Comments

Here’s what we know so far about the new Makita heated blanket.

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John N on Metabo is Becoming Metabo HPT: “I have a Hitachi 12′ dual bevel sliding Miter saw. It is a beast, I have built a big part…”
Reflector on Metabo is Becoming Metabo HPT: “Really don’t think this is a good idea given I actually have a few Hitachi/Metabo HPT 18V tools + their…”