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Rockler Dust Right Vacuum Hose Reel
Keeping a long vacuum hose off the floor and out of the way when you aren’t using it can be a problem, and wrapping or coiling up a hose to hang it on a hook can take up a lot valuable shop space....
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New Milwaukee Framing Hammers
Milwaukee is coming out with several new hand tools, some of which you might have already heard about. Yes, Milwaukee is coming out with new framing hammers. They’re real – I’ve got one in my hand...
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Bosch 12V Flexi-Click 5-in-1 Drill Driver
This is the Bosch Flexi-Click, the new 12V version. I previously wrote about the Bosch 18V Flexi-click modular drill/driver system 2 whole years ago. It’s a 5-in-1 drill/driver that comes with modular...
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New Milwaukee 3/8″ Drive, Swivel-Head Ratchet and Socket Set
Milwaukee recently gave us a sneak peek at some new hand tools that they will be launching soon. Among the new releases was this 12-piece 3/8″ drive pivoting-head ratchet and socket set. Milwaukee...
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New Dewalt 40V Max Backpack Blower, and an Incredible Deal
Ric wrote in with a deal tip. Over at Amazon, they have the new Dewalt 40V Max brushless backpack blower priced at $400. The bare tool is $350, the 1-battery kit is $499, and this 2-battery kit is...
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Bosch 12V FlexiClick Drill Driver US Launch Update
Bosch has alerted me to some changes made to the pending USA launch of their 12V FlexiClick modular drill/driver. First, there will be a USA-specific model number, GSR12V-140FC. This kit, which will...
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New White Kobalt 41″ Tool Chest Combo
I was at my local Lowe’s the other day and noticed a striking new tool chest and cabinet combo. It was very similar to the Kobalt 41″ stainless steel combo, but it was cheaper and with a white powder...
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Worx Axis Transforms from Reciprocating Saw to Jig Saw
The Worx Axis is a new saw that converts from reciprocating saw to jig saw and back again, with the push of a button and swing of the articulating arm. The Axis saw is cordless, powered by a removable...
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New Hitachi 18V Brushless Impact Wrench
Hitachi has come out with a new 18V brushless 1/2″ impact wrench, model WR18DBDL2 for the kit, WR18DBDL2P4 for the bare tool. The new Hitachi brushless impact sports some strong specs and appealing...
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New Makita Brushless Router
JMG wrote in with a tip about Makita AU teasing with an image of the new Makita DRT50 compact trim router. Here’s what we know about it thus far: It’s cordless, it has a brushless motor, and it...
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New Metabo Super Fast Cordless Drill for Sheet Metal and Pilot Holes
Metabo has come out with the BE 18 LTX 6, an 18V cordless drill capable of reaching very high speeds – 4,000 RPM. It’s described as the ultimate pilot hole and sheet metal drill. When drilling small...
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Coaster Werx “Opener Coaster” (or Small Parts Tray)
The folks at Bench Werx were unsuccessful at getting their PCB Rax circuit board support system funded in a Kickstarter campaign 2-years ago, but were still able to finish developing and manufacturing...
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New Hitachi 18V Compact Brushless Drill DS18DBFL2
When browsing over at Amazon, I came across a new Hitachi compact brushless drill. There are 2 kits – DS18DBFL2 with 2x 1.5Ah battery packs, and DV18DBFL2 with 2x 3.0Ah compact battery packs, and a...
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New Dewalt Hollow SDS Drill Bits
Dewalt has recently come out with new hollow SDS drill bits, which feature built-in dust collection. With bits extracting dust while drilling, there’s less dust, users can work faster, and holes are...
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Teaser: Dewalt 20V Max Brushless 7-1/4″ Circular Saw!
Scott wrote in with a tip about Dewalt’s new 20V Max brushless circular saw. Yes, that’s right. Dewalt 20V Max brushless circular saw, with 7-1/4″ blade, model DCS570. Shown above is the bare tool...
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New Hitachi Table Saw with Roll Stand
Hitachi has quietly rolled out a new portable table saw, C10RJ. The new Hitachi table saw looks to have strong features and a convenient roller stand design. This is not Hitachi’s first portable table...
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Hitachi 18V Brushless Hammer Drill (DV18DBL2)
After being announced a year ago, Hitachi’s super powerful next-gen brushless hammer drill has made its way to the USA. The new Hitachi brushless hammer drill will be available as part of a 2x 6.0Ah...
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Ryobi Cordless Glue Gun
It seems that everyone loves this new Ryobi 18V cordless hot glue gun, and I can see why. First, it’s just $30 for the bare tool, which costs less than a lot of good corded glue guns. Next, it’s said...
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New Bosch 18V and 12V Multi-Voltage Battery Charger
Over in Europe, Bosch has come out with a new multi-voltage battery charger (GAX 18V-3) that can handle 12V Max and 18V batteries. It can also handle 14.4V battery packs, although that size battery...
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Milwaukee M18 Fuel Metal-Cutting Circular Saw (2782)
Milwaukee has come out with a new M18 Fuel metal-cutting circular saw that they’re saying is the industry’s fastest. The new brushless metal-cutting saw, model 2782, is designed for cutting EMT...
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