Archives: 18 Volt

Festool Cordless Angle Grinder AGC 18-115 Review

  Festool Cordless Angle Grinder AGC 18-115 Festool is known for making high quality, highly refined, and long-lasting tools. The Festool AGC 18-115 Cordless Angle Grinder is no exception. With a robust feel, soft start, and a tool-less accessory change this tool has the features and refinement you’d expect from Festool. Features and Specifications 4-1/2″ […]

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Makita XWT17 1/2″ Brushless Impact Wrench Review

Makita XWT17 18V Brushless Mid‑Torque 1/2″ Impact Wrench Review  I was instantly impressed with the Makita XWT17 18V LXT Brushless 4‑Speed Mid‑Torque 1/2″ Sq. Drive W/ Friction Ring Anvil  Impact Wrench, as soon as I took it out of the box. It felt sturdy like an Impact Wrench should, but at the same time, it […]

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Makita 18V Cordless Vacuum Review

Makita 18V LXT Model XLC02ZB Cordless Vacuum The Makita 18V cordless vacuum is a wonderful addition to any tool collection. If you are looking to unplug the cord and make cleaning up quicker and easier, then a cordless vacuum is the way to go. This lightweight, compact vacuum is a fast and efficient solution for […]

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Makita 18V Brushless Blower

Makita 18V Cordless Blower XBU03Z Review One of the most underrated tools on a job site is the leaf blower. There’s no doubt that it makes cleaning up more efficient. The Makita 18V Brushless Blower from Makita is my go-to for both job site clean up and yard clean up around the house.  An unsung […]

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Best Cordless Router – Head-To-Head

Best Cordless 18-Volt Router Advantages of a Cordless Router As a carpenter, I use a compact router to make my own window sills when trimming windows, easing edges on decking and trim, creating chamfers, installing built-ins, mortising hinges, and sometimes to make on-the-spot moldings.  More and more contractors are cutting the cord on their job […]

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Ryobi Cordless Vacuum – 18-Volt ONE+ 6 Gal. Cordless Wet/Dry

Ryobi Cordless Vacuum – 18-Volt ONE+ 6 Gal. Cordless Wet/Dry Ryobi earlier this year Ryobi introduced a couple of Cordless Wet-Dry Vacuums into their always expanding One + line. We recently looked at the 18V ONE+™ 6 GAL. CORDLESS WET/DRY VACUUM, Model #P770. Having a tool like the Ryobi cordless vacuum makes clean-up easier, and […]

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RYOBI 18-VOLT ONE+ HYBRID LED Color Range Work Light P790

RYOBI 18-VOLT LED Work Light P790 Review Ryobi is introducing a new HYBRID LED Color Range Work Light P790. The unique thing about this light is its adjustable knob that allows you to correlate light temperature for improved color perception. What I mean by that, is this light offers a Variable color temperature adjustment from 2700 […]

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Hilti 22V Cut Out Tool

Hilti 22Volt Drywall Cut-Out Tool SCO 6-A22 Review Hilti has always enjoyed a long reach into the commercial interior finished industry. Until now they have suffered a product gap with drywall cutout tools. The new Hilti 22V Cut Out Tool SCO 6-A22 was designed to fill that gap, as well as, give corded performance with cordless […]

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Makita 18V LXT Sub-Compact Drill and Impact Driver

Makita 18V Sub-Compact Brushless Drill XFD11ZB and Impact Driver XDT15ZB Tool Review As a carpenter I’ve had to install truss loks on LVLs one day and hardware on custom cabinets the next day. I ran an 18V system for framing and general tasks, but used a compact 12V drill and driver for punch list work and cabinet […]

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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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