Tool Reviews
Porter Cable PCE605K Oscillating Tool The National Hardware Show was a little less crowded this year than in the past. We’re not sure if it’s a sign of the economy or something else. Whatever the case, we got to see some great new tools and accessories from several companies, including Porter Cable. They introduced us [...]
ACDelco ARS1207R 12v Headlight Restoration Kit The ARS1207 has been around for some time, but ACDelco has plans to take the tool a step further and make it part of a headlight polishing kit. During our trip to SEMA/AAPEX, we got a first-hand look at their plans for this powerful little polishing tool, and we [...]
DeWalt DCV580 & DCV581H 20V Vacs At the recent DeWalt Media Event in Towson, we were treated to a number of the latest innovations from Big Yellow. One of my favorites was the revamped line-up of portable wet/dry vacuums with the multi-port system. It allows you to use either their stem pack or slide pack [...]
Craftsman Nextec 12 Volt Circular Saw I’ve owned a couple of 18V cordless circular saws, and I really like them. I don’t do a ton of framing, so most of the time, a cordless circular saw works just fine for the projects that I have. But a 12V circular saw? Would that really work? The [...]
DeWalt DCN690 20 Volt Max Cordless Framing Nailer – Tool Review Editor’s Note: We received a pre-production unit of the DeWalt DCN690 for review purposes. Specs could differ between this tool and the actual production units.) In the interest of full disclosure, I have to say that I’ve always been a Paslode guy when it [...]
DeWalt DCL040 20v MAX LED Flashlight We thought that sunny Florida would be the perfect place to test the strengths and weaknesses of a flashlight. I mean, if a flashlight can pull its weight in the bright Florida sunshine, it should be able to illuminate just about any project you have planned. The DCL040 is [...]
Bosch RHH181 18v Rotary Hammer | CES 2013 Of all to places to find a cordless rotary hammer, the Consumer Electronics Show was one of the last places that comes to mind. That is, however, precisely where we found the Bosch team unveiling this new powerhouse of a tool. The Bosch RHH181 features the latest [...]
Ryobi P236 18V ONE+ Li-ion Impact Driver If you’re one of those DIYers that still questions your need for a cordless impact driver, pay attention. Or, if you’re one of those tool skeptics that questions the value of consumer-class tools, pay even closer attention. I’ve heard your arguments and I reject them. “I have a [...]
DEWALT has always been the brand that catered to the professional, and I have really enjoyed working with the 20V Max line and putting them to the test. That being said, here’s the next review in the DEWALT 20V Max Lithium Ion line: The DEWALT DCF885 20V Max Lithium Ion 1/4” Impact Driver. DEWALT boasts [...]
Homelite UT49102 Electric Log Splitter Are electric log splitters faster and easier than wielding an ax? Hmm….you’ll have to wait just a bit to find out. We took a look at this tool several years ago when we produced DIY Tools & Techniques (hosted by David Thiel, a contributor to this website). It’s a very [...]
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