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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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Head-To-Head

Best Cordless 14″ Cut-Off Saw (Concrete Cutter) | Head-To-Head

Best Battery Powered 14″ Concrete Cutter (Cut-Off Saw) | Head-To-Head A Concrete Cutter sometimes called a cut-off saw, masonry saw, road saw, “consaw,” or concrete saw is a hand-held tool designed to cut concrete, asphalt pavement, rebar, steel and plastic pipe. Typical uses include making openings in walls, floors, manhole structures, road surfaces, and curbs. […]

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Power Tools

ANNOYTOOLS 3018 plus CNC Product Review

ANNOYTOOLS 3018 plus CNC Is there a place for the 3018 Plus CNC in my shop? My workshop is more high-tech than most other ones. In addition to a large assortment of the usual woodworking stationery tools, I have two large format CNC machines, three 3D printers, and two laser engravers. My CNC machines can […]

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Cordless Tools

Ridgid 18V 23GA Cordless Headless Pin Nailer Review

Ridgid 18v 23GA Cordless Headless Pin Nailer – Model R09898B In the world of carpentry and woodworking, precision and efficiency are paramount. Whether you’re crafting delicate trim pieces or assembling intricate furniture, having the right tools, like this pin nailer, at your disposal can make all the difference. With the release of the 18V Cordless […]

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Lawn & Garden

Kress Commercial 60V Line Trimmer Review

Kress 60V Line Trimmer Model KC100.9 Kress has launched an impressive list of commercial outdoor power equipment here in the US. The new KG100 Commercial 60V Cordless Line Trimmer nicely compliments the Kress 60V 21″ Self-Propelled Mower and Kress 60V Backpack Blower that we’ve recently reviewed. Like the other equipment from Kress that we’ve used […]

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Measuring & Layout

Milwaukee M12 Laser Level Review

Milwaukee M12 Green Cross Line 4-Point Laser Level Kit (Model 3624-21) Tool Box Buzz recently tested out the Milwaukee M12 Laser Level, Model 3624 Kit. This laser is a green cross-line 4-point level designed for Milwaukee’s target audience of Jobsite Professionals. This Laser Level comes as a bare tool (3624-20) or as a kit (3624-21). […]

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    Best Cordless 14″ Cut-Off Saw (Concrete Cutter) | Head-To-Head

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    Best Battery Powered 14″ Concrete Cutter (Cut-Off Saw) | Head-To-Head A Concrete Cutter sometimes called a cut-off saw, masonry saw, road saw, “consaw,” or concrete saw is a hand-held tool designed to cut concrete, asphalt pavement, rebar, steel and plastic pipe. Typical uses include making openings in walls, floors, manhole structures, road surfaces, and curbs. […]

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    Cordless Tools

    Ridgid 18V 23GA Cordless Headless Pin Nailer Review

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    Ridgid 18v 23GA Cordless Headless Pin Nailer – Model R09898B In the world of carpentry and woodworking, precision and efficiency are paramount. Whether you’re crafting delicate trim pieces or assembling intricate furniture, having the right tools, like this pin nailer, at your disposal can make all the difference. With the release of the 18V Cordless […]

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    Power Tools

    ANNOYTOOLS 3018 plus CNC Product Review

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    ANNOYTOOLS 3018 plus CNC Is there a place for the 3018 Plus CNC in my shop? My workshop is more high-tech than most other ones. In addition to a large assortment of the usual woodworking stationery tools, I have two large format CNC machines, three 3D printers, and two laser engravers. My CNC machines can […]

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    Lawn & Garden

    Kress Commercial 60V Line Trimmer Review

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    Kress 60V Line Trimmer Model KC100.9 Kress has launched an impressive list of commercial outdoor power equipment here in the US. The new KG100 Commercial 60V Cordless Line Trimmer nicely compliments the Kress 60V 21″ Self-Propelled Mower and Kress 60V Backpack Blower that we’ve recently reviewed. Like the other equipment from Kress that we’ve used […]

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    Air Tools

    Paslode 1-1/2″ Positive Placement Metal Connector Nailer Review

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    Paslode F150S-PP Positive Placement Metal Connector Nailer Paslode has introduced a new more compact positive placement metal connector nailer with the release of model F150S-PP. This new design features a more compact size along with a re-designed driver blade to prevent jams. Weighing in at just over 6 lbs this new positive placement nailer is […]

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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

    Milwaukee M12 Laser Level Review

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    Milwaukee M12 Green Cross Line 4-Point Laser Level Kit (Model 3624-21) Tool Box Buzz recently tested out the Milwaukee M12 Laser Level, Model 3624 Kit. This laser is a green cross-line 4-point level designed for Milwaukee’s target audience of Jobsite Professionals. This Laser Level comes as a bare tool (3624-20) or as a kit (3624-21). […]

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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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