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With Extreme Runtime TOWSON, Md. (April 24, 2013) – DEWALT announces the launch of its new 20V MAX* Premium XR Lithium Ion Battery Packs, available in 2.0 Ah (DCB203) and 4.0 ah (DCB204). These new battery packs provide 33% longer runtime than standard DEWALT 20V MAX* battery packs. The DCB203 and DCB204 are compatible with [...]
Congratulations to Bill Ryan, winner of the Milwaukee Upgrade Contest on Tool Skool. Be sure to Enter our Milwaukee M12 Combo Kit Giveaway: CLICK HERE Milwaukee Giveaway: What job do you have that requires an UPGRADE? So what’s the upgrade? Batteries of course! With up to 2X more run-time, up to 20% more power, and [...]
It’s a simple idea, but sometimes the best ones are very simple. Now, in a perfect world, all batteries on all tools would have a built in fuel gauge on them. So that you could push a button anytime and tell how much charge is left in the battery. In reality, some batteries do have [...]
Of all of the flashlights I’ve ever owned, this is my favorite, and I use it the most often. When this first came out from Stanley, it looked really cool, but the real question was did it do what it said it would, and the answer is undoubtedly “Yes”. Here are some of the features [...]
Make Yardwork Easier with a Cordless String Trimmer I have a confession. I love a neat and tidy yard, but I’m not a big fan of the work it takes to make it happen. So any tool that makes the it easier or faster is just fine by me. Oh, and did I mention, I [...]
Craftsman has developed a charging system for their NEXTEC line of tools called the QuickBoost Charging System. It was designed to give dead batteries a quick charge allowing you to finish the job without having to stop for 30 minutes or an hour while the battery charges. We will get one to try out, but [...]
Back in June, when the weather was warm and the days were longer and a not filled with snow, I took a trip to the outskirts of Chicago to visit the Bosch Power Tools facility. We saw a lot of tools that were new and some that were improved. One of the improved tools that [...]
A cordless impact driver. It seemed like a dream back in the late 70s when cordless technology was just making it into the professional world (and on every homeowner’s wish list!). “Wouldn’t that be cool if they could build a battery tool with that kind of torque and performance?” And then in the late 90s [...]
Preview Video of the Launch of the Paslode Roofing Nailer at the 2010 Remodeler’s Show Paslode debuts the New Cordless Roofing Nailer at the Remodeler’s Show. It’s specifically designed for remodelers and smaller roofing repair jobs. It’s getting a lot of buzz at the 2010 Remodeler’s Show in Baltimore, and we hope to [...]
Worx GT Cordless String Trimmer UPDATE: SINCE THIS REVIEW WAS WRITTEN, I’VE DISCOVERED THAT THE LITHIUM ION BATTERIES ONLY LASTED A SHORT TIME LONGER THAN THEIR NICD PREDECESSOR. WHILE THE TOOL HAS SOME NICE FEATURES, THE BATTERIES ARE A DISAPPOINTMENT. TOOL SKOOL HAS REVIEWED OTHER PRODUCTS WITH BETTER BATTERY LIFE. Original Review: The Worx GT [...]
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