By Rob Robillard
Battery Powered 9 Inch Cut-Off Saw – Head-To-Head Test An abrasive saw, or cut-off saw, is a circular saw which is typically used to cut metal and masonry. The cutting action is performed by an abrasive disc, similar to a thin grinding wheel. Technically speaking this is not a saw, as it does not use […]
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By Stan Durlacher
DEWALT 18 Gauge Cordless Brad Nailer Review The TBB crew recently tested and reviewed the DEWALT DCN680 18 Gauge Brad Nailer in our recent Best 18 Gauge Brad Nailer Head-to-Head testing. The DEWALT Brad Nailer is equipped with brushless motor technology and powered by a 2.0Ah Lithium Ion battery. It weighs 5lbs 2 oz. (w/o battery) and utilizes […]
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By Rob Robillard
Who Has The Best 18 Gauge Cordless Brad Nailer? In the last couple of years many manufacturers have introduced battery powered, cordless finish nailers. With a battery powered nailer, there’s no need to worry about using a compressor or dragging round an air hose while you work. They’re ideal for climbing ladders or locations with […]
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By Rob Robillard
12-Colt Cordless Impact Driver – Head-To-Head Review It’s a good time to be a tool user! The tool market is flooded with different brands of power tools competing to outdo each other to create that perfect tool for the right application. While this is a good thing, sometimes the end result is having so many […]
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By Todd Fratzel
Best 4-1/4″ to 6″ Cordless Angle Grinder Evaluation Angle grinders are an integral tool for many trades including the steel, automotive, masonry, and landscaping trades. Used for cutting and grinding steel, concrete, stone and masonry, angle grinders require significant power to get the job done. Until recently angle grinders were not considered to be a […]
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By Todd Fratzel
20V MAX* Tool Connect™ Green Tough Rotary Laser (DW080LGS) DEWALT recently introduced a new line of red and green rotary lasers featuring Bluetooth® connectivity allowing them to be located, and access to customization features. These new rotary lasers run on DEWALT’s 20V MAX* li-ion battery platform adding to their extensive offering of cordless tools on […]
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By Todd Fratzel
Best Benchtop Thickness Planer Benchtop thickness planers are an essential piece of equipment for any woodshop. These planers are an excellent option for small home woodshops and contractors that need a portable option. While not big and powerful as full size shop thickness planers, benchtop thickness planers are still very capable of effectively planing a […]
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By Todd Fratzel
DEWALT® Debuts TOOL CONNECT™ 20V MAX* XR® 1/2″ Mid-Range Impact Wrench TOWSON, MD (January 14, 2019) – DEWALT adds to its growing line of 20V MAX* tools with the XR® 1/2″ Mid-Range Impact Wrench featuring the TOOL CONNECT™ system (DCF896). The TOOL CONNECT™ system allows for tool control through its PRECISION WRENCH™ and PRECISION TAP™ […]
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By Todd Fratzel
DEWALT Announces DFD270 Powder-Actuated Tool TOWSON, MD (January 16, 2019) – DEWALT announces the new Fully-Automatic .27 Caliber Powder-Actuated Tool (DFD270). The launch of the new Powder-Actuated Tool is supported with a compatible line of newly-designed and independently-tested CSI (Concrete, Steel, & I-Beam) fasteners. This combination of tool and fasteners is the DEWALT premium, low-velocity […]
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By Rob Robillard
Dewalt FlexVolt SDS Max Brushless 1-7/8” Combination Hammer DCH733 Dewalt FlexVolt 1-7/8” SDS Max Rotary Hammer looks just like its older corded brother, it even has the same internal mechanism, but it’s NOT corded. Dewalt FlexVolt 1-7/8” SDS Max Hammer Drill Features This cordless hammer can operates in 2 modes hammer / rotary drilling and […]
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