Thoughts on Cheap Cordless Mini Chainsaws?
Walmart is selling this Yahhu cordless chainsaw for $44, with the listing saying you save $186 off the crossed-out price of $230. I don’t want to tell you what to do, but just know I would NEVER buy...
View ArticleNew Bosch Cordless Rear Handle Circular Saw is on the way
Bosch announced a new 18V cordless rear handle circular saw, model GKW18V-26, which they say delivers worm drive-like performance. The new Bosch rear handle circular saw features a brushless motor and...
View ArticleRyobi 18V Next-Gen Cordless Tools Dial up the Power
Ryobi has launched their next-generation 18V One+ HP brushless cordless power tools, featuring a drill, hammer drill, impact driver, circular saw, and reciprocating saw. Ryobi says these 5 new Gen 2...
View ArticleDewalt PowerShift vs Milwaukee MX Fuel Battery Options
Dewalt has been more heavily promoting their PowerShift cordless power equipment platform, which includes a core drill, concrete screed, plate compactor, and other such products. PowerShift is...
View ArticleBosch 18V Cordless Blower Review
Bosch sent over their 18V Profactor cordless blower (GBL18V-450N) for review consideration, and I put it to regular use over the summer and throughout the fall. It’s going to be a while until I’ll be...
View ArticleMilwaukee Launched M12 Subcompact Cordless Power Tools
Milwaukee Tool just launched their first M12 Subcompact cordless power tools, a drill and an impact driver, both featuring brushless motors. Driven “with a focus on disruptive size reduction,”...
View ArticleBosch has a Cordless Chop Saw on the Way
Bosch will soon be launching a new 18V cordless chop saw, model GCD18V-14. Officially described as a dry cutoff saw, this will be a 14″ metal-cutting saw with toothed blade (as opposed to abrasive)....
View ArticleDewalt is Launching their First Cordless Transfer Pump
Dewalt announced a new 20V max cordless transfer pump, model DCE050B, designed to move liquids at a rate of 10 gallons per minute. The new Dewalt cordless transfer pump is designed for use with clear...
View ArticleNew Milwaukee M18 Fuel Cordless Steel Pipe Cutter
Milwaukee Tool has provided an early look at their new M18 Fuel cordless steel pipe cutter, model 3469-20. The new Milwaukee cordless pipe cutter can be used to make “the easiest, consistent, clean...
View ArticleNew Milwaukee M12 Drill is Smaller and Lighter
Let’s talk a bit more about the new Milwaukee M12 cordless drill, model 3401, that was recently announced alongside a new impact driver. The Milwaukee 3401 Subcompact brushless drill/driver is...
View ArticleAmazon has a Great Deal on this Dewalt XR Impact Driver Kit
Amazon, which never seems to have any noteworthy tool deals anymore, finally has a great Dewalt tool deal. At the time of this posting, they have a “limited time deal” on the Dewalt DCF845D1E1 impact...
View ArticleWhy do Dewalt Cordless Kits Come with Tool Bags and not Boxes?
Most Dewalt cordless power tool kits and combos come bundled with a tool bag, rather than a tool box or other hard shell case. Let’s talk about that. In a comment yesterday, a reader said: Dewalt must...
View ArticleRyobi Slams Craftsman Drill in New Social Media Comparison
Ryobi has been advertising their new cordless drill on social media, and they rolled out a new comparison that puts Craftsman to shame. We recently posted about the new Ryobi 18V HP brushless drill –...
View ArticleLowe’s has an Interesting Kobalt Cordless Starter Kit Deal
Lowe’s is advertising a Kobalt “tool storage suitcase with 24V starter kit,” and it looks like a decent deal, priced at $79 with free shipping. Looking through some of the reviews online, customers...
View ArticleNew Milwaukee M12 Brushless Impact Driver – First Look
Let’s talk about the new Milwaukee M12 brushless impact driver, model 3450, which was recently announced alongside a brushless drill. Compared to their flagship M12 Fuel model, the new Milwaukee 3450...
View ArticleMilwaukee M12 Fuel Right Angle Die Grinder got an Upgrade
Milwaukee Tool is launching a new M12 Fuel right angle die grinder, model 3485, which they say delivers higher performance compared to typical 1/2 HP air-powered alternatives. The new Milwaukee...
View ArticleLowe’s has a Great Dewalt Tool Deal of the Day – 3/6/25
Dewalt often runs promotional pricing on their 20V Max brushless oscillating multi-tool kits, but today’s deal of the day is a bit different. A reader wrote in – thank you, Jason! – with a tip that...
View ArticleDewalt 12V Cordless Screwdriver is My Favorite Tool of its Kind
Dewalt’s 12V Max Xtreme cordless screwdriver is my favorite tool of its kind – I love its compact size and the ergonomics of its handle grip. I’ve found that everything about this cordless screwdriver...
View ArticleRidgid Stealth Force is Back with a Brushless Upgrade
Ridgid is launching a new 18V Stealth Force impact driver, with press materials saying it will protect workers’ hearing on the jobsite and deliver best-in-class driving speed. The new Ridgid Stealth...
View ArticleNew Makita XGT Cordless Power Tool Combo Kit – What’s Different
Makita launched a new XGT 40V Max cordless power tool combo kit, GT201SM, and there are some finer details you should know about. To start off, here’s what you get: GPH01 hammer drill, GDT02 impact...
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