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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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Hitachi NP18DSAL 23-Gauge Cordless Pin Nailer

  Hitachi NP18DSAL 23-Gauge Cordless Pin Nailer Review Pin nailers, like the Hitachi NP18DSAL 23-Gauge Cordless Pin Nailer are an exciting new addition to the market. Pin nailers are the smallest of finish nailers available, utilizing ultra-thin 23-gauge pins. The fasteners range in sizes from 3/8” to 2,” are headless, and result in the least […]

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Hitachi 18v Brushless Framing Nailer

Hitachi 3-1/2” NR1890DC and NR1890DR Brushless Framing Nailer Review As a builder and remodeling contractor, there have been countless times when I go to a small job or to finish up punch-list items where it takes longer to get all the tools out of the trailer, than it does to do the work itself. These […]

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DeWalt Mid-Torque 1/2″ Impact Wrench Review (Model DCF894H)

DeWalt Mid Torque 1/2″ Impact Wrench Review (Model DCF894H) I am a cordless tool fan for many reasons, but mostly the convenience of no cord. I see our fleet our mechanics in the garage dragging an air hose around as they work on the skid steers, trucks, buses, and all the other vehicles and equipment […]

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Milwaukee M12 FUEL Generation 2

Milwaukee M12 FUEL Generation 2  – An Editorial Bigger, Faster, Better – right? Maybe . . . but I prefer Compact, Powerful and Better, that’s where the moneys at. 12-volt tools seem to have developed a “toy-like” stigma associated with them. People inherently think that 12V tools are NOT powerful enough for the work they […]

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Milwaukee M12 FUEL 1/2″ Ratchet

Milwaukee M12 FUEL 12v Lithium Ion Brushless Cordless 1/2” Ratchet   Review When Milwaukee released their original M12 ratchet back in 2011, there aim was to marry the performance and speed of pneumatic ratchets without the use of cords or hoses. Since then, these Milwaukee ratchets have become synonymous with cordless performance in the auto […]

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Milwaukee M18 FUEL 7-1/4” Dual Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw

Milwaukee M18 Cordless 7-1/4″ Miter Saw 2733-21 Review The miter saw is a tool that brings carpentry cuts to a higher level of accuracy. Miter saws provide quick, accurate cross cuts at angles. While designed for finish carpentry, like molding and trim cutting applications, they are now being utilized in all phases of construction. “First Impressions” […]

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RYOBI 18V ONE+ONE 10 IN. SLIDING MITER SAW P3650B

RYOBI Cordless Miter Saw P3650B Review Ryobi is really stepping up in the cordless game with their new RYOBI 18V ONE+ONE 10 IN. SLIDING MITER SAW P3650B. The P3650B can provide cutting the cord anywhere from the job site to DIY tasks around house or workshop.  The saw runs on ONE + ONE uses 2 […]

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DeWalt FlexVolt 60v Max Brushless Grinder

DeWalt  FlexVolt 60v Max Brushless Grinder DCG414 Review In the last several years, almost every major tool manufacturer has made a concerted effort to increase and diversify their lines of cordless tools. While the obvious benefits of being cordless are well documented, some tools haven’t been able to meet the performance of their corded counterparts. The […]

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Bosch 12 Volt Jig Saw

Bosch JS120BN 12v MAX Barrel-Grip Jig Saw Review I was recently asked to take another look at the Bosch 12v Max Barrel-Grip Jig Saw for another perspective and to see how well the features have held up since its release date (take a look at Rob’s original review here). After using the saw to work […]

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