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Is This a New Bosch 12V Max Brushless Cut-Off Tool or Angle Grinder?

Sep 23, 2015 Stuart 16 Comments

It looks like Bosch is coming out with a new 12V Max cut-off tool or angle grinder, at least overseas. Here’s some very early demo footage, no other details are available.

Cordless

Coming Soon: Dewalt 40V Max Brushless Chainsaw

Sep 22, 2015 Stuart 16 Comments

Dewalt is coming out with a new 40V Max brushless cordless chainsaw!

DIY Projects

DIY Router Table from IKEA Parts

Sep 22, 2015 Stuart 9 Comments

A woodworker turned Ikea’s $60 kitchen cart into a compact router table.

Cordless

New Bosch Mobile Battery Bank Powers Your Corded Tools & Equipment

Sep 21, 2015 Stuart 32 Comments

Bosch has come out with a new mobile power unit that can allows you to run corded tools and battery chargers via battery power. Think about how this idea might evolve down the road.

Drills & Drivers

Countersink Drill Bits with Non-Marring Depth Stops

Sep 21, 2015 Benjamen 13 Comments

What’s better than a 2-piece countersink that lets you drill and countersink a screw hole in one motion? Countersinks with built-in non-marring depth stops. Here we discuss 2 good-looking options.

Cordless

What’s up With Dewalt’s 2x 5.0Ah Battery Pack Pricing?

Sep 21, 2015 Stuart 18 Comments

Dewalt’s 2-pack of 20V Max 5.0AH battery packs recently went back up in price. Let’s talk about some potential explanations for this.

Drills & Drivers

New Klein Holemaking Drill Bits, Step Bits, and Hole Saws

Sep 18, 2015 Stuart 15 Comments

Klein has added new hole saws, double-fluted step bits, and wood boring bits to their holemaking product lineup.

New Tools

New Veto Zippered Parts Bags

Sep 18, 2015 Stuart 14 Comments

Veto Pro Pac has come out with new zippered parts bags for holding all of your small stuff.

Videos

Ginger-Rubbed “Hand Crafted” $1000+ Artisanal Firewood…

Sep 17, 2015 Stuart 16 Comments

If you’ve got 3 minutes to spare, watch this video!

Cordless

Ridgid 18V Gen5X Jobsite Blower

Sep 17, 2015 Stuart 15 Comments

Woooooosh. Ridgid has come out with a new 18V Gen5X cordless jobsite air blower.

Cordless

LED Worklight Drones? I Don’t Think So

Sep 17, 2015 Stuart 25 Comments

Do you think we’ll ever see LED worklight drones that light up your workspace from above?

Accessories

SleeveNotes: Write Notes on Your Arm

Sep 17, 2015 Benjamen 9 Comments

What’s quicker than jotting down measurements to a smartphone? Notepads. SleeveNotes is a notepad and pencil holder that conveniently straps to your arm.

Power Tools

Hot Deal: Save a LOT on These Dewalt Woodworking Tools, Today Only (9/16/15)!

Sep 16, 2015 Stuart 8 Comments

Amazon is folding a one-day-deal on 5 popular Dewalt woodworking tools, and the sales prices are fantastic.

Cordless

Makita 12V CXT Cordless Power Tool Launch Lineup

Sep 16, 2015 Stuart 19 Comments

Makita is launching their new 12V Max CXT sliding battery cordless power tool platform with more tools than we’ve known about!

Cordless

New Makita 18V X2 Cordless Miter Saw

Sep 16, 2015 Stuart 17 Comments

Makita has come out with a new 18V X2 cordless miter saw, and not only is it powered by 2 battery packs, it also sports a brushless motor.

Cordless

First Look: Dewalt DCA1820 20V Max 18V Battery Adapter!

Sep 15, 2015 Stuart 115 Comments

Here is a first look at the new Dewalt 20V Max to 18V battery adapter!

Mechanics' Tools

New Craftsman OBDII Car Code Reader

Sep 15, 2015 Stuart 21 Comments

Craftsman came out with a new OBD II car reader diagnostic tool that’ll come in handy the next time your “check engine” light comes on.

Cordless

Deal: Dewalt 20V Max 5Ah Starter Kit w/ Free Bonus Tool

Sep 15, 2015 Stuart 10 Comments

There’s a new deal where you buy a new Dewalt 20V Max 5Ah battery and charger starter kit, and get a select bare tool for free! We calculate the savings to be ~$60.

Cordless

Makita Finally Adds Fuel Gauges to Select 18V Battery Packs

Sep 15, 2015 Stuart 8 Comments

Makita is finally adding battery fuel gauges to some of their 18V battery packs!

Cordless

Dewalt 20V Max to 18V XRP Battery Adapter?!

Sep 14, 2015 Stuart 48 Comments

Rumors have it that Dewalt is planning to release a new 18V to 20V Max battery adapter so that you can use their latest batteries with your previous generation of tools.

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