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Bosch CORE18V 18V 6.3 Ah Battery

Bosch Announces CORE18V GBA18V63 18V 6.3 Ah Battery Las Vegas, Nev., January 17, 2017 – The Bosch CORE18V Battery offers maximum power and performance while minimizing weight, an achievement that proves its claim as the best-built battery among leading competitors. The battery employs advanced Lithium-ion technology to deliver 80 percent more power than previous generation Bosch […]

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Milwaukee REDSTICK Box Level Review

Milwaukee REDSTICK Levels Box beam levels have a rectangular, box-like shape and are considered the heavier duty level when compared to I-beam levels. In contrast, I-beam levels are shaped in the form of an “I,” use less material to make, are lighter, and not as strong as a box level. If you were to cut […]

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KEEN Utility Braddock Boot Giveaway

KEEN Utility Braddock Boot Giveaway The Crew at TBB would like to start the new year off on the right foot (see what I did there?). We are giving away a pair of KEEN Utility Braddock Boots to one lucky winner! This hiking-inspired work boots are assembled with pride in Portland, Oregon from materials from around […]

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RIDGID GEN 5X 18V Belt Sander

RIDGID GEN 5X 18V Brushless, 3 x 18 Inch, Belt Sander R86065B Review RIDGID’s latest development, the RIDGID GEN 5X 18V Belt Sander, is bound to get carpenters excited, especially since it follows on the tail of their cordless router. We recently took the  RIDGID GEN 5X 18V Belt Sander to the job-site, as well […]

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Empire Level Introduces Upgraded Torpedo Levels

Empire Level Introduces Upgraded Torpedo Levels 12/15/2016 MUKWONAGO, WI – Empire Level continues to deliver innovative solutions for layout applications with the introduction of five Next Generation Torpedo Levels, all made in the U.S.A. With the launch of these new designs, Empire further revolutionizes the torpedo level category by integrating new-to-world features and providing advanced […]

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Milwaukee 12″ Aluminum Measuring Wheel

Milwaukee 12″ Aluminum Measuring Wheel Review – Model 48-22-5012 Measuring wheels in the construction industry aren’t as popular, as say the miter saw or impact driver, but they do have their place. Measuring long distances by wheel is certainly much easier than a standard tape measure and some instances the new hi-tech laser measuring tools. We […]

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Bosch Colt Router PR20EVS

Bosch Colt Router Review – Pocket size race horse For a finish carpenter, cabinet maker, or avid wood worker, a trim router is a very efficient , inexpensive and compact tool perfect for both shaping and joinery tasks. The Bosch Colt Router PR20EVS Electronic Variable-Speed Palm Router fits all of these characteristics.  Though the colt has […]

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Best Cordless Circular Saw – Head to Head

Cordless Circular Saw Head to Head – High Capacity Edition Here at Tool Box Buzz we’ve been conducting head to head comparisons of a wide variety of tools. Testing criteria and parameters have always been focused on ensuring apple to apple comparisons. We depart from this model on this test for a few key reasons. […]

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Festool HK Portable Carpenter Saws

Festool Portable HK 55 EB and HKC 55 EB Circular Saws I recently traveled to Festool’s headquarters in Wendlingen, Germany for their media event. At the event they introduced a new line of portable circular saws with the HK 55 EB and HKC 55 EB. Since the event we’ve had a chance to get hands on […]

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DEWALT 60V FlexVolt Circular Saw Review

DCS575T2 FLEXVOLT™ 60V MAX* 7-1/4″ Circular Saw It wasn’t that long ago when the thought of a full size 7-1/4″ cordless circular saw didn’t seem all that likely or feasible. Today there are several options ranging from 18V up to 60V and they all boast corded performance in a cordless platform. In this review we’re […]

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