New Craftsman Compound Action Pliers and Cutters
Craftsman has come out with new compound-action diagonal cutters. The compound-action mechanism features increased cutting force compared to standard cutters and pliers. In other pliers, compound...
View ArticleNew Metabo Cordless Air Compressor
Metabo has come out with a new cordless air compressor, 160-5 18 LTX BL OF. Thank you to everyone who has sent in tips about Metabo’s social media posts featuring the new tool! We have not yet seen...
View ArticleNew Milwaukee Inkzall Chisel-Tip Markers, Large and XL
Milwaukee has quietly come out with new Inkzall large and extra large chisel tip markers. The new markers are designed to create bolder markings that are more visible from a distance, crossing out...
View ArticleNew Channellock SpeedGrip Adjustable Pliers are 100% Made in USA
Channellock has been teasing about their new SpeedGrip tongue and groove pliers. This looks like it could be Channellock’s biggest new tools in quite some time, and are their first pliers to feature a...
View ArticleNew Ridgid Octane Cordless Router, R860443B
BJ brought Ridgid’s new 18V Octane brushless cordless router to my attention, and so I took a closer look. (Thank you for the tip!) The new Ridgid cordless router, R860443, is a lot like its...
View ArticleNew Dewalt ToughSystem Music 2.0, DWST08820
We have learned that Dewalt is coming out with a new cordless Bluetooth-connected music player, the ToughSystem Music 2.0, DWST08820. The Dewalt ToughSystem Music Bluetooth radio and speaker came out...
View ArticleHusky 52″ Adjustable Height Workbench with 2 Drawers
Wandering through Home Depot the other day, I found a new addition to Husky’s line of adjustable height tables. It features the same base and top as their 52″ model, but has two full-width drawers...
View ArticleWhat Could Makita XGT Be – New Cordless Power Tools? Next-Gen Batteries?
Makita filed a new trademark application for the XGT mark (serial no. 88300056). We emailed Makita USA two weeks ago, asking when details might be available, but they never got back to us. At this...
View ArticleNew Lee Valley Veritas Drill Bit Stop Gauge
Lee Valley has come out with a new Veritas drill bit stop gauge, designed to make it easier to adjust depth stop collars and other such accessories. They advertise that the new gauge should make...
View ArticleNew Dewalt DWS716XPS 12″ Miter Saw
Dewalt has come out with a new 12″ dual bevel compound miter saw, DWS716XPS. The new saw is described as an updated version of their DW716XPS. I posted about the Dewalt DW716XPS 12″ miter saw recently...
View ArticleNew Dewalt 3-Speed Cordless Oscillating Multi-Tool, DCS356
Dewalt has come out with a new 20V Max brushless cordless oscillating multi-tool, DSC356. Before we talk about this new model, I want to point out that the previous model, DCS355, is back on sale as...
View ArticleShh… Milwaukee M12 Fuel Surge Driver is Finally Coming Soon
At this year’s New Product Symposium, NPS19, Milwaukee finally introduced an M12 version of their Surge hydraulic driver. They say that this is the first 12V-class sub-compact hydraulic driver in the...
View ArticleNew Makita XRM09B Cordless Jobsite Radio 18V/12V CXT
Makita has come out with a new Bluetooth jobsite radio, model XRM09B. The new Makita music player features 18V, 14.4V, and 12V CXT compatibility, Bluetooth connectivity, an AM/FM radio tuner,...
View ArticleNew Dewalt Cordless Pole Saw (DCPS620)
Several readers and social media contacts have written in about a new Dewalt 20V Max cordless pole saw. Thank you to everyone for the heads-up! The new Dewalt 8″ cordless pole saw, DCPS620B, is said...
View ArticleNew Makita Cordless Drywall Sander XLS01 is a “World’s First”
Makita has quietly announced their new 18V cordless drywall sander via social media channels. The new cordless drywall sander, XLS01Z for the bare tool and XLS01T for the kit, works with 9″ sanding...
View ArticleNew Makita 18V X2 Cordless 4 Gallon HEPA Vacuum
Makita is apparently coming out with a new 18V X2 cordless brushless HEPA-filtered dry dust extractor that’s also AWS-compatible, XCV16ZX. Runtime is up to 75 minutes on the low suction power setting....
View ArticleNew Milwaukee Shockwave Impact-Rated Right Angle Bit Adapter
Milwaukee has come out with a new Shockwave impact-rated right angle bit adapter, model 48-32-2390. The concept is nothing new – we posted about a similar Dewalt right angle drill adapter more than 6...
View ArticleNew Victorinox Classic SD Swiss Army Knife Theme for 2019 is “Favorite Foods”
The Victorinox Classic SD Swiss Army Knife is a small but useful keychain-sized multi-tool that’s available in a wide range of colors. Every year Victorinox comes out with a couple of limited edition...
View ArticleNew Makita 18V Cordless Stick Vacuums Feature Brushless Motors, Upgraded Specs
Makita has add several new 18V brushless stick vacs to their lineup of cordless vacuums and dust extractors. While we’re on the subject, we updated our post on the new Makita 18V X2 4-gallon HEPA...
View ArticleNew Dewalt FlexVolt Cordless Pipe Threader (DCE700)
Dewalt has recently announced a new FlexVolt 60V Max cordless pipe threader, DCE700, which will be launching in late 2019. The new Dewalt FlexVolt pipe threader features a brushless motor and is...
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