Hands-on: Here are Some Things I Learned About Milwaukee’s Cordless Nailers!
In case you missed the news post, Milwaukee is coming out with a new line of M18 Fuel brushless nailers!! At launch, there will be an 18 gauge brad nailer, and 3 styles of finish nailers: 15 ga...
View ArticleNew Pelican Air Cases Weigh Less but Protect Your Gear and Equipment all the...
I’m a huge fan of Pelican cases, and use them to protect lots of different types of equipment – mainly photography gear and test and measurement tools. I have several different sizes of Pelican cases,...
View ArticleRumors and Photos of a Milwaukee M18 Fuel Cordless Miter Saw
Milwaukee already makes an M18 cordless miter saw. Whaaaaat? Yep, we posted about it in our 2014 EU Milwaukee new tool preview post. So why haven’t we seen it here? Simple – it was designed with a 8.5″...
View ArticleBlack & Decker SMARTECH Battery Pack has Bluetooth and Built-in USB Port
Last June we talked a little about the new Dewalt 20V Max Bluetooth battery packs. Well, Black & Decker has now come out with something similar. Meet Black & Decker SmarTech. B&D 20V Max...
View ArticleEgo Cordless Snow Blower Sneak Peek!
Our buddies over at Tools in Action covered a demo of Ego’s new 56V cordless snow blower! In their video you can see it in action blowing through a line of dirt. The new Ego cordless snow blower...
View ArticleNew Dewalt 4-in-1 Multi-Functional Utility Bars
Dewalt has recently come out with 2 new Multi-Functional Utility Bars that look to be great for demolition work. These new Multi-Functional Utility Bars, or MFU’s for short, are available in 2 sizes:...
View ArticleNew Dewalt Trades-Focused Tools: Electrical (Cable Cutter, Crimpers),...
Dewalt has announced that they will be expanding their 20V Max cordless power tool lineup with new trade-focused tools. There will be 5 new tools that can tackle a variety of cutting, crimping, and...
View ArticleHere’s More Info About the New Porter Cable Tool Storage Combo
I was unable to find one of the new Porter Cable tool storage combos at any Lowes near me. I’m sure it’ll be sold nationwide, and it’ll be on display at more locations soon, but I was hoping to get a...
View ArticleHitachi Jig Saw Magic – 2 New Models with Interesting Features
Hitachi has come out with two new corded jig saws, one with a D-handle grip (CJ160V), and another with a barrel grip (CJ160VA). Most interestingly, the new saw feature an auto mode that starts the saw...
View ArticleHands-on: Porter Cable Tool Storage Combo is Inexpensive, But is it Cheap?
We recently introduced you to the new Porter Cable tool storage combo, and then shared some more info with you, thanks to a Q&A with the product manager. I finally found one of these to check out...
View Article2 New Bosch Cordless Angle Grinders
Bosch has come out with 2 new 18V cordless angle grinders, in 4-1/2″ (GWS18V-45) and 5″ (GWS18V-50) sizes. They say that the new angle grinders will deliver all-day grinding and cutting power, which...
View ArticleNew Milwaukee Inkzall… Highlighters?
It hasn’t been very long now since Milwaukee Inkzall markers have hit the market, and it was last June when we learned they would be expanding the selection with new paint markers and metallic color...
View ArticleAnother Bosch Teeny Tiny Laser Distance Measuring Tool
Bosch has taken the form factor of the miniscule GLM 15 laser distance measuring tool, added a backlight, increased the range to 65 feet, threw in a new all-inches measurement mode, and named it the...
View ArticleThinking Aloud About the Bosch Reaxx Table Saw
As recently mentioned, the Bosch Reaxx portable table saw, a new model that features flesh-detection and blade-avoidance tech, is expected to hit the market in just a few weeks. When looking into the...
View ArticleDewalt Compact Cordless HEPA Vac Review (DCV517)
Dewalt recently came out with a new DCV517 20V Max cordless hand vacuum, and we’ve been using it for about 6 weeks of casual cleanup tasks. This model is quite a bit different, and smaller, than the...
View ArticleNew Bosch 18V Compact Brushless 1/2″ Impact Wrench
Bosch has come out with a new 18V brushless cordless 1/2″ impact wrench, IWMH182, that they described as delivering extreme torque in a tiny package. The new IWMH182 cordless impact wrench is also...
View ArticleNew Gorilla Glue Construction Adhesive
Gorilla Glue – or is it just Gorilla when you’re not talking about their original products? – has just come out with new construction adhesive. They say it’s a tough, versatile, quick-grabbing, and...
View ArticleNew LED-Lit X-Acto X-Light Hobby Knife
X-Acto, probably the best-known brand of hobby and precision knives, has come out with the X-Light, a new knife that features a built-in LED flashlight. The new X-Acto hobby knife comes with a...
View ArticleNew Ingersoll Rand Compact Air Impact Wrenches
Ingersoll Rand has come out with 2 new air impact wrenches, a super compact 1/2″ impact, model 35Max, and a 3/8″ quiet impact, model 15QMax. IR says that the new impacts are small, but powerful enough...
View ArticleRockler Dust Right Hook Helps Keep your Cords and Hoses in Check
Earlier this year Rockler came out with this new Dust Right Cord and Hose Hook, a single hanger accessory that helps manage your dust collection hose, air hose, and extension cords. It mounts to the...
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