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Metabo Cordless LED Site Lights

Metabo Cordless LED Site Lights Three new Metabo cordless LED site lights recently hit the market. We took these new lights to our job sites to see how they worked. LED lights like these are becoming more and more popular and are now the only work lights I use. LED lights offer many benefits, including […]

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Milwaukee Track Saw

Milwaukee M18 FUEL 6-1/2” Track Saw 2831-20 Review Introduced by Festool in 1980, the track saw is becoming a must-have tool because of its ability to make long, precise cuts better than table saws and circular saws. In 2023, Milwaukee was the last of the major tool companies to come out with a track saw. […]

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Makita 40V MAX XGT Dust Blower Review

Makita Model GSA01Z 40V XGT Dust Blower Review The cordless dust blower was one of the first tools Makita introduced with their new 40V MAX XGT line. Originally I was curious about what the Model GSA01Z would bring to the table for Makita’s new high-performance battery platform. However, after using the blower during the review […]

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New Greenworks Commercial Factory in TN, USA

Greenworks Commercial Opens New TN, USA Production Facility Greenworks Commercial has made a major shift, and it’s a shift that should excite lawncare professionals. They established their first US-based manufacturing facility in Morristown, TN. The facility boasts cutting-edge technology to produce cutting-edge, battery-powered consumer and commercials grade riding mowers. What does this mean? Increased production […]

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DEWALT FLEXVOLT 60V MAX 20″ Brushless Cordless Chainsaw Review

DEWALT FLEXVOLT Cordless 20″ Chainsaw – Model DCCS677Z1 A cordless chainsaw is a great option because they require no gas, no fumes, little to no maintenance, and make very little noise. In the market for outdoor power equipment, cordless chainsaws are gaining significant traction, among homeowners and professionals alike. Chainsaws that run on batteries are […]

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Ridgid 18v 6½” Circular Saw Review

Ridgid 18v 6½” Circular Saw (model R8656B) I am somewhat embarrassed to admit that I never owned a 6 ½” cordless circular saw until I received the Ridgid 18v 6½” Circular Saw to review.  My work partner Ed and I were skeptical of the saw, particularly because Ed had previous experiences with 6 ½” cordless […]

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RIDGID 18V Sub-compact Impact Wrenches

Coming Soon – RIDGID 18V Sub-compact Brushless Impact Wrenches, 3/8 in. and 1/2 in. We recently got word of a new tool release, the RIDGID 18V sub-compact impact wrenches, in 1/2 in. (Model R872071) and 3/8 in. (Model R872081). Both feature the flexibility of 4 modes and house brushless motors. The modes are selected via […]

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Metabo HPT 10-Inch Cordless Miter Saw Review

Metabo HPT 18V MultiVolt™ Cordless 10-Inch Single Bevel Miter Saw Kit, C1810DFA We recently got a sample of the all-new Metabo HPT 10-Inch Cordless Miter Saw (model C1810DFA) to test out. We always have room for a cordless miter saw on the job site. And there were no shortage of framing and trim cuts we […]

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RIDGID 18V LED Spotlight Review

RIDGID 18V LED Model R8699 Spotlight Review This tool review features the new 18V LED cordless spotlight from RIDGID. The model R8699 is a Home Depot exclusive offering that features a max output of 3,200 lumens of light. That is an incredible amount of light output in a compact package. Overall I am very impressed […]

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Milwaukee 1-1/2 in. Magnetic Drill Review

Milwaukee M18 FUEL™ 1-1/2 in. Magnetic Drill Kit (Model 2787-22HD) We recently tested out the Milwaukee 1-1/2 in. Magnetic Drill (model 2787-22HD) as part of our continued goal of expanding our testing and coverage of metalworking tools. And a mag drill is a staple found, usually in duplicate, in any metal fab shop. It allows […]

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