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Cordless

Hands-on with the New Dewalt FlexVolt Cordless Saws

Jun 30, 2016 Benjamen 25 Comments

Here are out first thoughts about the new Dewalt FlexVolt cordless table saw, sliding miter saw, and reciprocating saw!

Cordless

Deal: Dewalt 20V Max 5-pc Cordless Combo Kit for $299

Jun 30, 2016 Stuart 14 Comments

Over at Home Depot, they’re offering a Dewalt cordless combo kit at great pricing.

DIY Projects

DIY Brainstorming: The Perfect Cabinet Drawer Size?

Jun 29, 2016 Stuart 22 Comments

If you built your own tool and gear cabinet, how big (or small) would the drawers be?

Digital Fabrication

New Dremel Idea Builder 2.0, 2nd Generation 3D Printer

Jun 28, 2016 Stuart 12 Comments

Dremel has come out with a new 3D printer, the Idea Builder 2.0.

Cordless

Dewalt FlexVolt Battery Pack Pricing

Jun 28, 2016 Stuart 41 Comments

Dewalt’s new FlexVolt battery packs are less expensive than we anticipated!

Cordless

Makita 12V Max CXT Lineup Gets a Jigsaw, Tile Saw, and LED Flashlight

Jun 27, 2016 Benjamen 13 Comments

Makita has expanded their new lineup of 12V Max CXT compact cordless power tools with 3 new offerings – a jigsaw, a tile/glass trim saw, and an LED worklight.

Drills & Drivers

An Impact Bit Holder That Doesn’t Suck?

Jun 27, 2016 Stuart 59 Comments

Can you recommend an impact-rated bit holder?

Precision Tools

Not All Hex Keys Fit the Same

Jun 27, 2016 Stuart 31 Comments

I had a weird experience over the weekend, where one brand’s hex key fit a lot better than another’s. Have you ever experienced this?

Reader Question

Best Miter Saw for DIYers

Jun 24, 2016 Stuart 63 Comments

Recommend a miter saw for DIYers!

Cordless

Let’s Play Tool Designer: How Would You Make a Better Cordless Drill?

Jun 24, 2016 Stuart 89 Comments

Step into the role of tool designer and tell us how you would make a better cordless drill!

Cordless

Milwaukee M18 Radius LED Site Light – a Cordless and Corded Area Lighting Solution

Jun 23, 2016 Benjamen 14 Comments

Milwaukee’s new M18 Radius Site Light provides a full 360° of illumination, with sections that can be turned off to save on battery life. Plus, it can be plugged in for AC power!

New Tools

Amazon Made Their Own Pliers

Jun 23, 2016 Stuart 34 Comments

Amazon has come out with new… pliers. Yes, really.

Cordless

5 Hot New Tools from Dewalt’s 2016 Media Event

Jun 22, 2016 Stuart 73 Comments

Dewalt is coming out with lots of new tools, but here are my 5 favorites. Are any of these landing on your shopping list?

Cordless

Dewalt FlexVolt Q&A – Everything You’ve Asked About, and More

Jun 22, 2016 Stuart 190 Comments

Here are answers to many of the Dewalt FlexVolt questions you might have been wondering about!

Cordless

Introducing Dewalt Flexvolt!, Plus a Teaser of New 20V Max Tools

Jun 21, 2016 Stuart 254 Comments

Here’s a quick First Look at the new Dewalt FlexVolt technology. There are new 60V and 120V Max power tools, it’s backwards compatible, and there are several amazing new 20V Max tools coming out!

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