Power Tools reviews

SKILSAW 16 Inch Worm Drive Carpentry Chainsaw

SKILSAW® Introduces 16 Inch Worm Drive Sawsquatch™ Carpentry Chainsaw SPT55-11 SKILSAW has announced the release of their 16 Inch Worm Drive Sawsquatch Carpentry Chainsaw. This innovative new saw helps professionals increase productivity on the jobsite by combining a large depth of cut in a lightweight package. Specs Amperage: 15 RPM: 6300 Bar Length: 16” Blade […]

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DEWALT Announces Fully-Automatic Powder-Actuated Tool

DEWALT Announces DFD270 Powder-Actuated Tool TOWSON, MD (January 16, 2019) – DEWALT announces the new Fully-Automatic .27 Caliber Powder-Actuated Tool (DFD270). The launch of the new Powder-Actuated Tool is supported with a compatible line of newly-designed and independently-tested CSI (Concrete, Steel, & I-Beam) fasteners. This combination of tool and fasteners is the DEWALT premium, low-velocity […]

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RIDGID 10 Inch Sliding Miter Saw R4210 Review

RIDGID 10 Inch Dual Bevel Sliding Miter Saw 10 inch dual bevel miter saws fill a huge percentage of job site miter saws. RIDGID recently released a new 10″ dual bevel sliding miter saw which replaces an older model MS255SR. This is a completely new design that features an impressive 0-70° left and right miter […]

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Graco FinishPro HVLP 9.5 Pro Contractor Series Paint Sprayer

Graco FinishPro HVLP 9.5 Pro Contractor Series Paint Sprayer When the Graco FinishPro HVLP (High Volume, Low Pressure) system first showed up at my doorstep 6 months ago. My first thought was, “Oh crap.” I didn’t know this tool was on the way for review, I thought we were going to be testing one of […]

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Best Portable Jobsite Table Saw – Head-To-Head

Best Portable Jobsite Table Saw One of the most widely used power tools for carpenters is the table saw. For carpenters that don’t work exclusively in the shop a portable jobsite table saw is essential. For this Head-to-Head we’re focusing on corded portable 10″ jobsite table saws. We are not including cordless table saws in […]

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SkilSaw Super Sawsquatch 16-5/16” Worm Drive Saw Review

SkilSaw SPT70V-11 16-5/16″ Magnesium Super Sawsquatch Worm Drive Saw There are two types of carpenters in this world. Those who prefer their circular saw blade oriented on the right, and those who prefer it on the left. I most certainly fall into the latter group. I exclusively used worm drive saws for years while I […]

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Festool Bluetooth Remote Control for CT Dust Extractors

Festool 202097 Bluetooth Remote Control Set for CT 26/36/48 Dust Extractors The ability to use a Festool cordless tool and automatically turn on a connected Festool CT vacuum has now become a reality. Festool now has few bluetooth options for their users. Festool Bluetooth Remote Control is now available with an equipped vacuum or a retrofitted […]

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Best Dust Extractor – Head-To-Head

Best Dust Extractor Construction is a messy business and dust is one of the biggest evils in our industry. Not only can dust be destructive to personal property but is dangerous to our health. Recent OSHA regulations have highlighted how dangerous dust can be and how important it is to capture dust on the jobsite. […]

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SawStop Jobsite Table Saw JSS

SawStop Jobsite Saw Model JSS Review Table saw injuries are a serious matter, and many if not most, can be prevented by following safety rules and using tools with safety features like: Blade Guard Splitter and Anti-Kickback Pawl Riving Knife Large safety switch Push Stick Flesh Sensors SawStop Blade Brake Technology We recently took the […]

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Kreg® Announces New Precision Router Lift

Kreg® Precision Router Lift February 1, 2018 Kreg® is proud to introduce a great new way to take complete control of your table-mounted router: the Precision Router Lift. Take complete control of your table-mounted router to make accurate, repeatable, and reliable bit setup adjustments—plus above-the-table bit changes—using the Kreg® Precision Router Lift (Item# PRS5000). It […]

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