Cordless Tools reviews

Ridgid 18V Barrel-Grip Jigsaw Review

Ridgid 18V Cordless Sub-Compact Barrel-Grip Jigsaw (Model R86346) We recently tested out the new Ridgid 18V Sub-Compact Barrel-Grip Jigsaw to see how it stacked up against other jigsaws we’ve used. Jigsaws are essential tools for rough-cutting curves or non-standard angles, especially in rough framing and carpentry. So they always have a place on our job […]

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Can Cordless Tools Replace Gas Tools?

Gas to Battery Power Equipment Trend Hey guys, as I was putting the finishing touches on our chainsaw head-to-head video, I was thinking about how far battery technology has come since I started using cordless tools. That stream of thought brought me down a rabbit hole to think about how landscaping industry is now experiencing […]

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RIDGID 18V 12Ah Max Output Battery

RIDGID 18V 12.0Ah MAX OUTPUT EXP™ LITHIUM-ION BATTERY – MODEL AC840120 RIDGID introduces the all-new 18V 12.0 Ah MAX Output EXP Battery, the most powerful RIDGID battery to date. Experience extreme performance in the toughest applications with RIDGID 18V MAX Output EXP batteries. This all-new RIDGID 12Ah Max Output EXP Lithium-Ion Battery utilizes advanced electronics that have the intelligence to optimize performance by […]

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Festool Mobile Dust Extractor

Festool CT 25 Mobile Dust Extractor Review Festool just released two new vacuums the CT 15 and the CT 25 CleanTec Mobile Dust Extractor. These Festool CleanTec vacuums now offer contractors, and cleaners a pro range of vacuum cleaners for cleaning tasks, such as large messes of dust, or dirt created by hand tools and […]

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Milwaukee Tools Updates Battery Lineup – 2023

Milwaukee REDLITHIUM FORGE  – What’s The Hype? Earlier this week our team traveled to Milwaukee Tools for their annual media event, the Milwaukee 2023 Pipeline as they like to call it. Some of the biggest news to come from the event was the launch of a new series of premium batteries in both the M18 […]

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Bosch 18V PROFACTOR 12” Dual-Bevel Slide Miter Saw Review

Bosch 18V PROFACTOR 12” Dual-Bevel Slide Miter Saw The Bosch PROFACTOR 12” Dual-Bevel Slide Miter Saw (kit number GCM18V-12SDN14) has been an exciting addition to my tool lineup.  Generally speaking, I welcome any new cordless power tool to my arsenal, especially if it’s replacing a broken, tired, or aged-out corded tool.  Like many of my […]

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Makita XGT 40 Volt Tools

Upfitting a work Van With Makita 40V Cordless Tools I started my carpentry career of with Makita tools – back then the miter saws were called “chop” saws and they were corded. At that time Makita was the go-to company for woodworkers and carpenters. Many of my first tools of the trade were Makita brand. […]

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Ridgid 18 Volt Track Saw Review

RIDGID 18V Cordless 6-1/2 in. Track Saw R48630 Ridgid has finally joined the ranks of tool companies offering a cordless track saw. We recently got our hands on one to put through some tests.  I’ve always said Rigid is the hidden gem in the tool industry, meaning that they are constantly coming out with tools […]

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Makita 40V 8-1/2″ Dual-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw Review

Makita 40V 8-1/2″ Dual-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw – Model GSL02Z Typically the miter saw is the first tool I set up and the last tool I break down. For efficiency and accuracy, the Miter Saw is one of the most important tools for me. The 40v XGT line of cordless power tools from Makita […]

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DEWALT FLEXVOLT 60V Dust Extractor Kit Review

DEWALT FLEXVOLT Dust Extractor Kit – Model DCV585T2 A cordless dust extractor with no wheels sounds like a design that was not thought out to its best capacity. There are several manufacturers on the market producing cordless dust extractors with great maneuverability.  DEWALT went with a cordless solution while thinking about storage, transportation, and efficiency […]

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