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Ryobi Cordless Drain Auger (Clog-Busting Snake)
Jerry wrote in yesterday (thanks for the note!), with a heads-up about new Ryobi cordless power tools: I was at Home Depot recently and the Ryobi display had a little teaser about some ‘coming soon’...
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New Makita Entry-Level 18V Impact Driver Kit for $99
About one year ago, Makita came out with an 18V entry-level hammer drill/driver kit, priced at $99. It was introduced at ~$125, but you can currently buy it for $99 at Amazon. Well, they’ve just gone...
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New Beta Portable and Mobile Tool Trolley
Beta has come out with a new collapsible tool trolley (BC27S), which is not unlike the Hazet Assistent that I previously wrote about. Every now and then I think about how much the Hazet Assistent...
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New Ridgid Pro Tool Box Catch-All Crate
It was almost a year ago now when I discovered Ridgid’s fabulous Pro modular tool box storage system (check out that review if you haven’t already done so!). They’re great tool boxes – strong,...
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What’s Delaying Dewalt from Coming out with a 20V Max Cordless Brad Nailer,...
Ken wrote in, asking when Dewalt would get a move on with their 20V Max cordless nailer lineup. Actually… they do have a 20V Max brushless finish nailer in the works and nearing release. I briefly...
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New Irwin Vise-Grip Multi-Plier, a Locking Plier Multi-Tool
Yadda wrote in with a tip about new Irwin Vise-Grip Multi-Pliers, which are locking plier multi-tools. There are 3 new models, with the difference being the jaw shape and overall length: 5-inch curved...
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Bosch TrackTag, a Bluetooth Tracking Device You Attach to Your Tools
Bosch has come out with the TrackTag (Europe model no. GCC 30), a Bluetooth module that you attach to your tools, tool boxes, or other such things. When paired with their paid subscription...
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Tekton USA-Made Polyurethane Bungee Cords and Straps Review
Tekton sent over a bunch of these red polyurethane bungee cords a while back. While I don’t use them on a daily or even weekly basis, I do use them regularly and have come to consider them quite...
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Makita 18V Fan-Powered Cooling Jacket is Exactly What it Sounds Like
In a recent Tested video (link), Adam Savage and astronaut Chris Hadfield dress up as 2011: Space Odyssey astronauts for Comic-Con 2015. In the video, they don these water-cooled shirts, aka Liquid...
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New Porter Cable Brushless Drill is Imminent?
Could Porter Cable be in the final stages of developing a brushless drill? David Frane’s recent post at Tools of the Trade suggests that yes, it’s coming. (Shown above is their brushed motor 20V Max...
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New Worx SwitchDriver is a Cordless Drill Driver with 2 Chucks
This is the new Worx SwitchDriver, a 20V Max drill/driver with two 1/4″ hex quick release chucks. The rotating dual chuck is said to make switching between 2 drill bits or screwdriver bits faster and...
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Dewalt Impact-Rated Right Angle Flex Shaft Extension
Dewalt has recently announced a whole bunch of new tools in many categories – there are new cordless tools, corded tools, pneumatic nailers, mechanics tools, power tool accessories, and the list goes...
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New Bosch Wireless Charging L-Boxx Bay
Bosch’s wireless inductive charging system, which allows their specially equipped 18V Li-ion batteries to charge while still attached to a drill, driver, or other similar free-standing tool,...
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Dewalt Tough System Organizer
I’m a big fan of Dewalt ToughSystem tool boxes – check out my review of the smaller one, which pretty much applies to all of the sizes. Here’s a look back at our preview when they first came out, and...
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New Makita 12V Tools Appear on Amazon
As we previously discussed, Makita is coming out with a new line of 12V Max CXT cordless power tools. These new tools feature a slide-pack-style battery system which is completely incompatible with...
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Dewalt 20V Max to 18V XRP Battery Adapter?!
In 2 recent comments to our Upgrade Path from Dewalt 18V Cordless Tools? discussion post, reader made mention of an upcoming 20V Max to 18V XRP adapter that allows Dewalt’s current slide-style Li-ion...
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Makita Finally Adds Fuel Gauges to Select 18V Battery Packs
In our recent post, which discussed the sales appearance of Makita’s new 12V Max cordless power tool platform, we talked a little about how the new 12V Li-ion battery packs and how some feature...
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New Craftsman OBDII Car Code Reader
My sister called me up the other day – I’ve got a check engine light, what does it mean? When a car develops a certain type of issue, or potential problem, it will alert you with such an alert, or...
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First Look: Dewalt 20V Max 18V Battery Adapter!
It’s no longer a rumor – Dewalt’s 20V Max to 18V battery adapter is REAL! You asked for it, and Dewalt delivered. Although there are a lot of users who wished for this adapter to have come sooner,...
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New Makita 18V X2 Cordless Miter Saw
As I mentioned in the midst of other recent new Makita tool coverage, Makita is coming out with a new 18V X2 cordless miter saw. The new miter saw will join an 18V X2 circular saw, chain saw, rotary...
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