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Milwaukee Steps it Up with New M18 6.0Ah and 9.Ah Battery Packs

Jun 22, 2015 Stuart 74 Comments

Milwaukee is kicking things up a notch with new higher capacity M18 6.0Ah XC battery, and a new M18 High Demand 9.0Ah battery size.

Cordless

A First Look at the New 2nd-gen Milwaukee M18 Fuel Impact Drivers and Compact Impact Wrenches

Jun 21, 2015 Stuart 33 Comments

Here’s everything we could possibly tell you about the upcoming 2nd-generation Milwaukee M18 Fuel impact driver and compact impact wrenches.

Cordless

First-Look at the New Milwaukee 2nd-Gen M18 Fuel Brushless Drill (2703) and Hammer Drill (2704)

Jun 20, 2015 Stuart 50 Comments

Here’s all you need to know about the new 2nd-gen Milwaukee M18 Fuel brushless drill and hammer drill.

Editorial

Check it Out – Milwaukee Tool is Hiring (June 2015)

Jun 19, 2015 Stuart 19 Comments

Milwaukee Tool is hiring, and yes, in the USA.

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

New Dewalt Power Tools, Nailers, & Drill Bits for 2015

Jun 19, 2015 Stuart 30 Comments

These are the final new tools Dewalt showed off at their 2015 new tool media event.

New Tools

For Your Enjoyment: 15 Photos from Milwaukee’s 2015 New Tool Show

Jun 19, 2015 Stuart 30 Comments

We’re hard at work putting together deep first-look previews of Milwaukee’s latest and greatest tools that will be coming out in 2015 and 2016. In the meantime, we hope you enjoy this teaser!

Awesome & Cool

Woodpeckers OneTime Tool: DelVe Square (Order by July 6th, 2015)

Jun 18, 2015 Benjamen 30 Comments

The new Woodpeckers DelVe Square, a OneTime tool with limited ordering window, will change your life. Or maybe not. Looks to be a good quality and well-featured square for woodworking and higher precision applications.

Hand Tools

Another Reader Joins the PB Swiss Owner’s Club!

Jun 17, 2015 Stuart 11 Comments

Another reader has walked down the irreversible path of PB Swiss Tools ownership. Will you be next?

Mechanics' Tools

Reader Question: Gearwrench or Craftsman Sockets?

Jun 17, 2015 Stuart 74 Comments

A reader needs your help! He is looking to buy 1/4″ and 3/8″ sockets sets and is trying to decide between Craftsman and Gearwrench. I think Gearwrench would be better – which brand would you recommend?

Cordless

Give Me FUEL, Give Me Fire… Milwaukee M18 Fuel Refresh Teaser

Jun 16, 2015 Stuart 31 Comments

Here is a juicy taste of some of the new cordless power tools Milwaukee is soon bringing to market. More details to come!

Hammers & Mallets

Best Hammers for DIY and Home Use on a Budget?

Jun 16, 2015 Stuart 28 Comments

It’s hammer time! Which hammer would you recommend to a DIYer or new homeowner who’s unsure of what they might need?

Cordless

When Will Dewalt Come Out With More Brushless Tools?

Jun 16, 2015 Stuart 26 Comments

I asked Dewalt about their brushless cordless power tool roadmap, and this is what they said.

Accessories

Ullman Screw and Nut Starters

Jun 16, 2015 Benjamen 10 Comments

Do you drop a lot of screws or struggle to get them started? Using one of these screw starters might help with that.

Editorial

Milwaukee New Tools for 2015 Riddle and Predictions

Jun 15, 2015 Stuart 65 Comments

Milwaukee is set to announce a slew of new tools later this week. They sent us a riddle that we need your help to figure out!

Hammers & Mallets

Dewalt Mechanics & Hand Tools Update – New for 2015

Jun 15, 2015 Stuart 26 Comments

Ready or not, here is a quick sneak peek of all of Dewalt’s new mechanics tools and hand tools that will be coming out in the second half of 2015.

Electrical Tools

Orbis Angled Pliers and Cutters

Jun 15, 2015 Stuart 8 Comments

While not a full review, I’ve got plenty of good (and not so good) things to say about these Orbis angled pliers.

Drills & Drivers

Milwaukee M12 Drill Kit and Bluetooth Speaker Bundle, + 3 Other M12 Deals

Jun 12, 2015 Stuart 9 Comments

I was wrapping up my Ridgid Pro tool box combo deal post when I somehow found myself staring at a deal on Milwaukee’s M12 drill/driver kit. For a limited time, probably expiring on or before Father’s Day or when supplies run out, they’re offering an M12 drill kit and Bluetooth speaker for just $129. Milwaukee’s M12 Bluetooth speaker is […]

Storage & Organization

Sweet Savings on a Ridgid Pro Toolbox Combo

Jun 12, 2015 Stuart 24 Comments

Get a full stack of Ridgid Pro toolboxes for just $98!

Cordless

Sneak Peek of New Dewalt Cordless Tools for 2015

Jun 12, 2015 Stuart 70 Comments

Here is a sneak peek at all of the new cordless tools Dewalt showed off at their 2015 media event.

Clamps

6 Bessey 6″ Clutch-Style Bar Clamps for $24.88

Jun 12, 2015 Benjamen 15 Comments

In short supply of short 6-inch clamps? Here’s a “special buy” for (6) packs of Bessey clutch-style bar clamps.

Zack on There’s Nothing Wrong with the Dremel Blueprint Drill Driver: “The business-school nerds are trying to cast Dremel as a homeowner brand rather than a hobbyist brand because it’s a…”
Blocky on There’s Nothing Wrong with the Dremel Blueprint Drill Driver: “As an Bosch and dremel user, they almost got me for the novelty, but then I read in a review:…”
Dave on There’s Nothing Wrong with the Dremel Blueprint Drill Driver: “I mean, it’s…cute. Obviously it’s not for me, or any other TG reader, but for young kids in their first…”
Doresoom on There’s Nothing Wrong with the Dremel Blueprint Drill Driver: “I bought one of these when Lowe’s had it for $30 last week. I thought it would be terribly gimmicky,…”
Doresoom on There’s Nothing Wrong with the Dremel Blueprint Drill Driver: “It’s compatible. I tested it with Bosch batteries myself.”
Stuart on There’s Nothing Wrong with the Dremel Blueprint Drill Driver: “The Blueprint drill, DD12V, is compatible with Dremel and all Bosch 12V batteries.”