New Rockwell F80 Duotech Sonicrafter Oscillating Tool
There have been a number of oscillating multi-tool and accessory developments in recent years – check ’em out here – with brands kicking things up a notch to remain competitive. The latest innovation...
View ArticleMisc. Tool News, Early June 2016 Edition
I found myself with several half post topic ideas, and put them together into this misc. tool news post. Here’s the rundown: Dewalt Adapter Set is Back in Stock, Still on Sale Sign up for our...
View ArticleDremel Edge Series Oscillating Multi-Tool Blades
Dremel has recently come out with new dual interface OMT blades that fit a wider range of multi-tools, but that’s not all they’ve been working on. On the heels of those new blades comes the new Dremel...
View ArticleMore About Bosch Connected and Personalized Tools
Back in March, we talked about how Bosch’s new networked cordless tools that allowed for some user customizations. Those tools aren’t out yet, but over in Europe Bosch has already announced their...
View ArticleNew Craftsman Tool Storage Chests and Cabinets for 2016
Lynn sent in a tip (thanks!) that Craftsman has come out with new ball bearing tool storage products, so I took a closer look. Craftsman regularly updates their tool storage lineup with new sizes and...
View ArticleMilwaukee NPS16: 2016-2017 New Tool Predictions
Milwaukee announced a LOT of new tools last year, during their 2015 new tool media event. Here’s a look at all of Milwaukee’s tools that we previewed or demoed during the event. Most of those tools...
View ArticleMilwaukee New Tools for 2016 and 2017 Teasers
Milwaukee is unveiling lots of new tools today, at their 2016 New Product Symposium (NPS16) media event. Benjamen is covering the event for ToolGuyd, and you can find his and other media outlets’ live...
View ArticleFirst Thoughts About Milwaukee’s 30″ Tool Storage Combo
Milwaukee sent over one of their new 30″ ball bearing tool storage combos (Ben received one too, and he’s working on the full review), and I finally had a chance to put it together today. I noticed a...
View ArticleIntro to the Milwaukee 2016 New Tools Symposium
Milwaukee’s New Tool Symposium is their annual media event where they show off their latest and greatest tools. ToolGuyd attended the show this year, and we will be talking a lot about their different...
View ArticleFirst Look: Milwaukee M18 Fuel 10″ Dual-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw
The M18 Fuel tool that everybody has been waiting for is finally a reality, and will be available starting around September 2016. Milwaukee Tool showed off their M18 Fuel brushless cordless 10″...
View ArticleNew Makita Cordless RobotPro Vacuum – a Heavy Duty Roomba-Like Cleaner
Overseas, Makita has come out with a Roomba-like cordless robotic vacuum, called the RobotPRO (model RC200DZ). Judging from the product usage photos on Makita’s site, it’s designed for commercial...
View ArticleNew Dewalt Carbide Oscillating Multi-Tool Cutting Blade
Dewalt has come out with new carbide-toothed oscillating multi-tool blades. It’s about time! A few years ago, we were commissioned to do some oscillating multi-tool blade testing. Bosch paid for the...
View ArticleHusky Adjustable Height Mobile Workbench
There’s a new Husky mobile workbench and tool cabinet out at Home Depot, and it’s got an adjustable height worktop. We checked this out at a Home Depot Spring Preview in NYC a few months ago, and I’ve...
View ArticleComing Soon: Milwaukee M12 Metal-Bodied Flashlight
Milwaukee introduced several new lighting products at their 2016 New Product Symposium, and two of them will be on the market shortly. The M12 metal flashlight which Stuart already previewed in April...
View ArticleNew Ingersoll Rand 20V 3/8″ Compact Impact Wrench – the Most Powerful in its...
Ingersoll Rand has added one more tool to their IQV20 cordless power tool lineup – a new 20V compact 3/8″ impact wrench, W5132, which they say is the most powerful tool of its kind. They say that the...
View ArticleIntroducing Dewalt Flexvolt!, Plus a Teaser of New 20V Max Tools
In recent years, professional power tool brands have been pushing the limits of what a cordless power tool can do. Starting with Lithium ion battery technology, and then with brushless motor...
View ArticleDewalt FlexVolt Q&A – Everything You’ve Asked About, and More
Yesterday we introduced the new Dewalt FlexVolt system, which includes numerous tools and accessories centered around a brand new convertible battery pack. We have more in-depth Dewalt FlexVolt...
View ArticleDewalt FlexVolt Battery Pack Pricing
Retail pricing is out on Dewalt’s new FlexVolt battery packs (DCB606), which provide 6.0Ah capacity even if you don’t plan on buying any 60V Max or 120V Max tools to use it with. There’s also a new...
View ArticleNew Dremel Idea Builder 2.0, 2nd Generation 3D Printer
Dremel has come out with a new version of their Idea Builder 3D printer. The new Dremel 3D40-01 Idea Builder 2.0 sports a number of improvements and enhancements compared to their first generation...
View ArticleHands-on FlexVolt Cordless Saw Experiences at Dewalt
At the 2016 Dewalt Experience show, besides having the tools on display, there were several opportunities to try out the new tools that were being introduced. In a separate room off the show floor,...
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