Power Tools reviews

RIDGID R4512 Table Saw Review

RIDGID® 10” Cast Iron Table Saw R4512 Review Todd first introduced us to this tool almost 2 years ago and I’ve had it in my shop for almost a year. It’s the tool I use most often and is the center of my shop. I’ve built a lot of jigs and accessories for it including a […]

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RIDGID 7″ Tile Saw Review

RIDGID 7″ Tile Saw R4030 A couple months ago RIDGID introduced a new tile saw to the market with a lot of pro level features but without a pro level price. I don’t lay tile for a living but I do it enough that renting saws was becoming more trouble than it was worth. $60 […]

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Ridgid JobMax Pneumatic Multi-tool Review

Ridgid JobMax Pneumatic Multi-tool Starter Kit Ridgid has another power option to the JobMax lineup. This time it’s pneumatic. You people with dedicated shop air systems are going to love this thing. Rob first introduced this to us back at the start of summer and now I’ve got my hands on one. I’ve had it in […]

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Milwaukee M12 Sub Compact Rotary Hammer

Milwaukee M12™ Cordless, Sub-Compact  ½” SDS Plus Rotary Hammer The new Milwaukee M12 Sub Compact Rotary Hammer is only 3.9-pounds and 9-inches long.  Think about the last time you were drilling uni-strut overhead, or trying to drill in a hanger behind a boiler or other electrical or mechanical structures. This little SDS drill is a problem solver […]

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Bosch Auto Feed Screw Gun

Bosdh SG450AF Auto Feeding Screw Gun Bosch just released it’s first auto feed screw gun.   The Bosch auto feed screw gun, model #  SG450AF’s has an attachment which feeds strips of screws through the tool automatically; similar to other self feeding screw gun. Auto Feed screw guns are used for all types of applications including; small one-handed tools […]

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Bosch JS572E Top-Handle Jig Saw

Bosch’s new Jig Saws with Precision Control™ II system: Bosch, the inventor of the jig saw, and t-shank jigsaw blade, recently debuted two new jigsaw additions to their line up which I got to try last month at their 2012 media event. Both the Bosch JS572E Top-Handle Jig Saw and the JS572EB Barrel-Grip Jig Saw […]

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DEWALT Precision Trim Saw Blades

DEWALT® Launches New Precision Trim Blades DEWALT Precision Trim Saw Blades are DEWALTS answer for crosscutting and ripping applications in premium materials. applications typical for a woodworkers and trim carpenters who frequently find themselves making precision cuts in moldings, staircases, cabinets, windows, flooring, and hand rails. DEWALT Precision Trim Saw Blades have a thin kerf, […]

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Milwaukee New Max-Lok Carbide Extension System

Milwaukee® Introduces New Max-Lok™ Carbide Extension System At Milwaukee’s recent media event I had the chance to look and try out their new Milwaukee New Max-Lok Carbide Extension System.  I was super impressed with the ease of connection, durability and opportunities that these extensions offer. This system is used to extend SDS-MAX rotary hammer bits from […]

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Bosch Blue Granite Turbo Hammer Drill Bits

Bosch Blue Granite Turbo Masonry and Tile Drill bits Lately it seems that Bosch has been churning out really cool accessories.   From multi tool blades to drill bits.  Most recently they are offering the Blue Granite Turbo Hammer Drill Bits. Designed for drilling  holes in masonry. Turbo masonry bits – from ease of chucking in […]

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Ridgid Fuego 6-1/2 in. Framing Saw Review

Ridgid Fuego 12 Amp 6-1/2 in. Framing Saw R3203 If you have been following tool news for a while you know this saw is not new. In fact the Ridgid Fuego 6-1/2″ Framing Saw has been on the market for over five years and the reason it is still sold today is because it is a […]

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