Archives: 18v

Makita 18V LXT Sub-Compact Recip Saw Review

Makita XRJ07 18V LXT Sub-Compact Brushless Recip Saw Review Makita is a company that combines form with function and this tool review will take a look at how the Model #XRJ07 18V LXT Sub-Compact Recip Saw lives up to that legacy. Makita’s Sub-Compact line of cordless lithium-ion brushless tools offers the compact size of a […]

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Ridgid 18V GEN5X™ Brushless 4-Mode Impact Wrench

Ridgid 18V GEN5X™ Brushless 4-Mode Impact Wrench I’m a cordless tool fan for many reasons, but mostly the convenience of no cord. If there is a tool that I can cut the cord on, it’s a sure bet I’m adding it to my cordless arsenal. Sure enough, that is exactly what happened with Ridgid and […]

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RYOBI Devour 18V Cordless Sweeper

RYOBI Devour 18V Cordless Sweeper Earlier this winter the Ryobi Devour Cordless Sweeper showed up at my doorstep. Usually with a tool that requires some assembly I’ll snap a couple pictures during that process just to make it clearer for future purchasers of the tool. This tool though, I wasn’t waiting. A tool that promises […]

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Makita 18V X2 LXT Brushless Recipro Saw

Makita 18V X2 LXT Lithium Ion (36V) Brushless Cordless Recipro Saw Our friends at Makita sent us their new Makita 18V X2 LXT Brushless Recipro Saw to review here in the shop. This brushless reciprocating saw combined with Makita’s latest 6.0Ah battery was the perfect storm for an endurance test. With this reveiw we hope to give […]

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Hitachi RB18DSLP4 18v Cordless Blower

Hitachi RB18DSLP4 18v Cordless Blower Review Cordless blowers are becoming more and more popular on the jobsite. Whether you are cleaning off your equipment at the end of the day or blowing leaves into a pile, cordless blowers are convenient. As a remodeling contractor keeping my jobsites and tools clean is very important to me and my customers. […]

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Makita 18V Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 6-1/2 Circular Saw Kit

    Makita 18V Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 6-1/2” Circular Caw Kit Review The origin of the circular saw dates back to the end of the 18th century, who really invented it is not clear. Like many inventions of that era, the circular saw was a concept that many people worked on, and developed throughout the […]

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Makita 18v Cordless Brushless Impact Driver Kit Giveaway

Makita 18V Impact Driver Kit Giveaway The Makita XDT09M Impact Driver is another one of the modern day contractor’s workhorse. With the diverse amount of mechanical fastener solutions for job-site challenges every crew member needs a reliable and effective impact driver that will last. The Brushless revolution has brought unprecedented power, longevity, and compact size […]

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Ridgid HYPERDRIVE 18v Brad Nailer Giveaway

Ridgid HYPERDRIVE 18v Brad Nailer Giveaway – Model R09890B I’ve been saying for awhile now that RIDGID should come out with a more robust version of the Ryobi cordless brad nailer. Cordless tool technology is containing to advance to the point of “cutting the cord,” and now the “air hoses” too. Cordless air nailer technology […]

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Ryobi 18v ONE+ 10″ Orbital Buffer

Ryobi 18v ONE+ 10″ Orbital Buffer Review – Model P435 Ryobi continues to add new tools to their already extensive 18 volt platform. The 10″ cordless orbital buffer is one of more than 50 tools they have in there 18v line and it does not look like they will be stopping anytime soon. From indoors to […]

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Hitachi 18V Brushless Oscillating Multi-Tool

Hitachi Brushless Oscillating Multi-Tool Review – Model CV18DBLP4 Back in mid June Hitachi announced that they where joining the party of brushless oscillating multi-tools. The Hitachi 18v Brushless Oscillating Multi-Tool is an extremely versatile tool to use in many different applications. Can go from grinding to cutting, to scraping to sanding all with just a quick change of the blade, […]

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