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Makita LXT® Lithium‑Ion Brushless Cordless 7‑1/4” Circular Saw XSH08 Review

18V X2 (36V) LXT® Lithium‑Ion Brushless Cordless 7‑1/4” Circular Saw With Guide Rail Compatible Base XSH08 Cordless saws have come a long way in the last 10 years. We keep on saying it but the advances in battery and electric motor technology have allowed most users to go almost completely cordless in applications that were […]

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Best Cordless Lawn Mower 2020

Cordless Lawn Mower Head-To-Head | 2020 Cordless Lawn Mowers have taken over the lawn and garden section in many retail stores. Six years ago, Tool Box Buzz ran a Best Cordless Lawn Mower Head-to-Head test of five cordless mowers, so we were really interested in how the field of manufacturers has increased and how the […]

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DEWALT 20-Volt Max XR Brushless Screw Gun

DEWALT Drywall Screwgun Collated Magazine DCF620 We recently got to spend some time with the DEWALT 20-Volt Max XR Brushless Drywall Screwgun during a basement remodel involving 4000 sq ft of wall and ceiling hung drywall.  We exclusively used the DCF620 Drywall Screwgun as well as its modular collated magazine attachment the DCF6201. DCF620 Screw […]

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M1 Caliber by REEKON Tools – Review

M1 Caliber – Miter Saw Measuring Tool One of the great things about running a tool review site is we get to see lots of new products before they hit the market. Recently the folks from REEKON Tools sent us a prototype of a new product that they are launching this month called the M1 […]

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HART Random Orbit Sander Review

HART Tools 20V 5″ Random Orbit Sander Review This tool review takes an in depth look at the HART Random Orbit Sander from their 20V cordless line. HART Tools is establishing themselves as a go-to value brand for the entry level craftsman or DIY homeowner. The HART sander Model HPSD01 is a cost effective yet […]

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Makita LXT X2 String Trimmer XRU15 Review

Makita LXT X2 String Trimmer XRU15 Review Makita’s LXT X2 line of tools is expanding rapidly. Taking on tasks that just a few years ago were solidly the domain of corded or gas powered tools. In that vein the XRU15 is Makita’s latest offering in string trimmers. When I was growing up I would take […]

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Milwaukee Cordless 30 Degree Framing Nailer Review

Milwaukee M18 FUEL 30° Framing Nailer Review Milwaukee is a company that has certainly enjoyed its share of firsts. But when it comes to the remodeling and carpentry trades, they’re playing catch up. One recent new example are their very first cordless framing nailers, the Milwaukee Cordless Framing Nailer M18 FUEL™ 21° Framing Nailer and […]

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Makita Portable Backpack Power

Makita PDC01 4x18v Portable Battery Power Backpack Review When I first heard about the Makita Portable Backpack Power supply, I immediately had two reactions: First, would anyone really want to make a cordless tool corded? Second, what a great way to extend the efficiency of and useful runtime for a tool. These two thoughts are in […]

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Makita 18V LXT Li-Ion Cordless / Corded Work Light Review

Makita 18V LXT DML809 Cordless / Corded Work Light The Work Light category continues to explode across all Brands in large part to the affordability of LED lights and more powerful batteries. Makita released several new work lights this year including the new DML809 18V LXT Cordless / Corded Work Light. We got our hands […]

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Multifunction Jobsite Table

Jobsite Clamping Table My job site assembly table has always been a cut off a sheet of plywood and two sawhorses. Inspired by a Paulk Workbench I have in my shop, I decided to mimic the tabletop design for my Multifunction Jobsite Table. Multifunction Jobsite Table I needed a flexible Jobsite solution. That meant I […]

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