Tool industry news & reviews by professionals

Tool industry news & reviews by professionals

Welcome to Tool Box Buzz! A website dedicated to in depth coverage of tool industry news from the perspective of real PROFESSIONALS. Two seasoned construction Pros; Todd Fratzel and Robert Robillard head up a team of Pros and Serious DIY editors offering: editorials, product reviews, and high quality videos. Our team of Pros have daily access to all types of residential and commercial construction projects including: renovations, remodeling, demolition and new construction.

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Best Cordless Table Saw | 2024 Head-To-Head

Best Cordless Job Site Table Saw When it comes to choosing the right table saw, professionals know that not all tools are created equal. With so many options on the market, it’s essential to understand how different models stack up in real-world scenarios. In this comprehensive Head-2-Head comparison, we put six of the top cordless […]

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Power Tools

Best Cordless Table Saw | 2024 Head-To-Head

Best Cordless Job Site Table Saw When it comes to choosing the right table saw, professionals know that not all tools are created equal. With so many options on the market, it’s essential to understand how different models stack up in real-world scenarios. In this comprehensive Head-2-Head comparison, we put six of the top cordless […]

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Cordless Tools

Bosch StarlockPlus Professional OMT Review

Bosch StarlockPlus Model GOP18V-34N OMT Review The new Bosch 18V Starlock Plus Professional OMT is a powerful and ergonomic upgrade to one of the most iconic oscillating multi-tool lines. This tool review will take an in-depth look at the new Model GOP18V-34N and discuss how it has improved upon previous versions as well as how […]

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Lawn & Garden

ECHO Self-Propelled Gas Lawn Mower Review – LM-2119SP

ECHO LM-2119SP Self-Propelled Gas Powered Lawn Mower Review Echo has released their new 21” Gas-powered/self-propelled lawn mower for the spring of 2025 and sent us a sample to review. This Echo lawn mower retails for $579.99. At first look, the black, gray, and orange lawn mower is attractive and boasts several useful features. The most […]

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Measuring & Layout

Hilti PT-C Thermal Camera Review

Hilti PT-C Thermal Imaging Camera Thermal imaging cameras, like the Hilti PT-C Thermal Camera, revolutionize the construction industry by translating thermal energy into visible light. This allows construction pros to analyze structures with accuracy and efficiency, by capturing temperature profiles and presenting them as thermal images. The applications of thermal imaging are vast and diverse. […]

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    Best Cordless Table Saw | 2024 Head-To-Head

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    Best Cordless Job Site Table Saw When it comes to choosing the right table saw, professionals know that not all tools are created equal. With so many options on the market, it’s essential to understand how different models stack up in real-world scenarios. In this comprehensive Head-2-Head comparison, we put six of the top cordless […]

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    Cordless Tools

    Bosch 18V Professional OMT Review

    Bosch StarlockPlus Professional OMT Review

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    Bosch StarlockPlus Model GOP18V-34N OMT Review The new Bosch 18V Starlock Plus Professional OMT is a powerful and ergonomic upgrade to one of the most iconic oscillating multi-tool lines. This tool review will take an in-depth look at the new Model GOP18V-34N and discuss how it has improved upon previous versions as well as how […]

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    Power Tools

    Best Cordless Table Saw | 2024 Head-To-Head

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    Best Cordless Job Site Table Saw When it comes to choosing the right table saw, professionals know that not all tools are created equal. With so many options on the market, it’s essential to understand how different models stack up in real-world scenarios. In this comprehensive Head-2-Head comparison, we put six of the top cordless […]

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    Lawn & Garden

    ECHO Self-Propelled Gas Lawn Mower Review – LM-2119SP

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    ECHO LM-2119SP Self-Propelled Gas Powered Lawn Mower Review Echo has released their new 21” Gas-powered/self-propelled lawn mower for the spring of 2025 and sent us a sample to review. This Echo lawn mower retails for $579.99. At first look, the black, gray, and orange lawn mower is attractive and boasts several useful features. The most […]

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    Air Tools

    Milwaukee M18 18V Cordless Tire Inflator 2848-20 Review

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    Milwaukee M18 Tire Inflator The Milwaukee M18 18V Cordless Tire Inflator model 2848-20 is designed for fast, precise, and convenient tire inflation. Whether you’re working on passenger vehicles, light trucks, or other medium-duty tires, this tool delivers reliable performance with superior durability. Its TrueFill™ Technology ensures accurate inflation, and its cordless design adds unmatched portability, […]

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    Hand Tools

    Stiletto TRIMBONE Titanium Finish Hammer

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    Stiletto TRIMBONE Hammer The titanium hammer vs. steel hammer debate has been going on at my job site for a few years now. The big questions are 1) whether titanium hammers are worth the cost, which is sometimes 4 times more than a steel hammer, and 2) whether they really prevent injuries. I’m not here […]

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    Measuring & Layout

    Hilti PT-C Thermal Camera Review

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    Hilti PT-C Thermal Imaging Camera Thermal imaging cameras, like the Hilti PT-C Thermal Camera, revolutionize the construction industry by translating thermal energy into visible light. This allows construction pros to analyze structures with accuracy and efficiency, by capturing temperature profiles and presenting them as thermal images. The applications of thermal imaging are vast and diverse. […]

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    Automotive

    Lund Duraloader Loading Ramps Review

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    Lund Duraloader Arched Aluminum Folding Loading Ramps Our work trucks are an essential part of our on-site capability, and the Lund Duraloader Loading Ramps by Realtruck we recently tested with them only highlighted this more. These ramps are rugged aluminum folding ramps that follow an arched, extended-length design. They fold in half for easy storage […]

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