Cordless Tools reviews

Ryobi 7 1/4 Circular Saw PBLCS300 Review

Ryobi 7 1/4 Circular Saw PBLCS300 Review If we had to choose a single cordless item for carpentry and construction, we would be hard-pressed to pick against a 7 ¼” circular saw for basic cutting tasks.  We use circular saws on everything from sizing 2×4 rough framing to doing plunge cuts on exterior wall sheathing. […]

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Milwaukee M18 Sander – 2.5 Year Look-Back Review

Milwaukee M18 Random Orbital Sander 2648-21 I reviewed this Milwaukee M18 Sander about 2.5 years ago. While it’s not used every day it has seen a lot of use and it’s mostly great. Here’s a quick refresher 12,000 OPM Max Variable Speed Control 5″ Sanding Pad 7,000-12,000 OPM Variable Speed 3/32″ Orbit Diameter Universal Hose Adapter […]

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Milwaukee M18 Brad Nailer – 1 Year Look Back

Milwaukee 18 Gauge Brad Nailer 2746-20 Gen 2 Look-back Review I run mostly Milwaukee and Makita platform tools. Many of the tools in this trailer I have done a tool review on, and while tools usually perform well in the beginning the real testament to a good tool is productivity and longevity. We took a […]

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DEWALT 20V ½” Hammer Drill/Driver and ¼” Impact Driver Review

DEWALT 20V Hammer Drill/Driver & Combo Kit Review (Model DCK299D1W1) When Lowe’s recently asked us to test out DEWALT’s 20V Hammer Drill/Driver & Combo Kit (Model DCK299D1W1), we were excited to put them through the paces on the job site.  As all professionals can attest to, the hammer drill/driver and impact driver are at the […]

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RIDGID 18V Compact Bandsaw Review

RIDGID 18V Compact Bandsaw Review – Model R8604B RIDGID continues to expand it’s 18v line of tools by releasing several new 18v compact tools. One of these newly released tools is the 18v compact bandsaw model R8604B. Depending on your profession the need for a cordless bandsaw can vary. As a remodeling contractor, I do […]

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Metabo HPT 36V MultiVolt Band Saw Review

Metabo HPT 36V MultiVolt Deep Cut Band Saw Review Metabo HPT’s new 36V MutliVolt cordless band saw Model #CB3612DA is a powerful and versatile tool, perfectly suited for in-field cutting tasks. Cordless band saws are an invaluable asset to many trades. The mechanical trades use portable or cordless band saws daily. However, other trades often […]

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Ryobi ONE+ HP 18V Brushless Tool Line

Ryobi Brushless Cordless Tools Ryobi has entered a new stage of performance with their all-new line of brushless tools with their Ryobi ONE+ HP 18V Brushless Tool Line.  This is a significant improvement for a few reasons.  Brushless tools deliver more overall power, with an adaptive on-demand power supply, longer battery life, and increased tool […]

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Festool TID 18 1/4″ hex Impact Driver Review

Festool TID 18 1/4″ hex Impact Driver Review Festool has a reputation for high end, long lasting, and yes, expensive tools. But they’re making a push to make their tools more competitively priced, and putting focus on cordless options for their tools. The backbone of any cordless power tool system is the drill driver, and […]

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Best Compact Sliding Miter Saw

Best Cordless Compact Miter Saw Head To Head For this installment of our “Head-to-Head” series, we took a look at compact cordless miter saws. These saws range from a tiny 6-1/2″ to 8-1/2″ with the majority falling into 7-1/4″.  We’ve given these saws thorough testing, looking at a variety of criteria to help you decide […]

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DEWALT DCD999B Hammer Drill and Driver Review

DEWALT DCD999B Hammer Drill and Driver Review A hammer drill (AKA percussion or impact drill) is an essential tool for drilling into hardened materials such as concrete, brick, or stone.  It is also a tool rich in history. Versions of the hammer drill were used as far back as the 3rd century by the Han […]

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