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Top 10 Best New Tools Quick Hits
- Milwaukee M18 Fuel 7 1/4-inch Circular Saw 2834 – Buy from Acme Tools
Jump to this Tool ↓ - Ryobi 18V HP Brushless 4 1/2-inch Angle Grinder PBLAG02 – Buy from Home Depot
Jump to this Tool ↓ - Greenworks 80V Pro 800 CFM Blower – Buy from Costco
Jump to this Tool ↓ - Flex 15-Gauge and 16-Gauge Finish Nailers – Buy at Acme Tools
Jump to this Tool ↓ - Ridgid 18V Brushless Oscillating Multi-Tool R86242B – Buy from Home Depot
Jump to this Tool ↓ - Makita 40V max Brushless 1/2-inch Right Angle Drill – Buy from Acme Tools
Jump to this Tool ↓ - Skil PWRCore 40 12-inch Top-Handle Chainsaw – Buy from Amazon
Jump to this Tool ↓ - Hilti Nuron SM 60-22 Miter Saw– Buy from Hilti
Jump to this Tool ↓ - 10 New Echo Tools Announced – Shop at Acme Tools
Jump to this Tool ↓ - Metabo HPT 18V MultiVolt 5 3/8-inch Metal-Cutting Circular Saw – Buy at Acme Tools
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Top 10 Best New Tools Announced
Milwaukee M18 Fuel 7 1/4-inch Circular Saw 2834
Milwaukee’s newest 7 1/4-inch circular saw was announced at this year’s Pipeline event and we couldn’t wait to get our hands on it. It earned high marks during our testing, boasting some hefty improvements to speed and cutting depth. This saw reaches top speeds of 6000 RPM and it can easily cut 3x material in a single pass. Even still, it managed to shave off more than half an inch in width compared to the previous iteration.
- Model: Milwaukee 2834
- Max speed: 6000 RPM
- Cut depth at 90°: 2 5/8-inch
- Cut depth at 45°: 2 1/16-inch
- Max bevel: 57°
- Weight: 8.6 pounds bare; 11.75 pounds with 12.0Ah battery
Price: $249 bare; $449 kit with a 12.0Ah battery and charger
Ryobi 18V HP Brushless 4 1/2-inch Angle Grinder PBLAG02
The new Ryobi 18V angle grinder features a brushless motor that delivers a corded equivalence of 11 amps. It reaches top speeds of 9200 RPM, which is the same performance level as the brand’s last iteration. However, design is where this tool really stands out. It offers a large, updated angled grip that keeps your hands protected against metal slag and other cuttings. It also features a paddle switch for added safety and control. For a price of under $200 for the kit, this model is approachable for beginners and offers competitive performance for mid-level jobs.
- Model: Ryobi PBLAG02
- No-load speed: 9200 RPM
- 11-amp corded equivalence
- Arbor size: 5.8-inch
- Wheel size: 4 1/2-inch
- Weight: 4.1 pounds bare; 5.8 pounds with 4.0Ah battery
- Length: 12 inches
Price: $129 bare; $199 kit with a 4.0Ah battery and charger
Greenworks 80V Pro 800 CFM Blower
The Greenworks 80V Pro Blower is the brand’s strongest blower to date. Its brushless motor and inline axial fan produce a whopping 800 CFM of airflow, with airspeeds topping out at 200 MPH. That translates to 16.1 Newtons of blowing force on Turbo mode. Greenworks tells us you can expect up to 60 minutes of runtime on the lowest setting, or up to 15 minutes on Turbo, using the kitted 2.5Ah battery. If you’re ready to retire your old gas blower this season, the Greenworks BLB741 is worth considering.
- Model: Greenworks BLB741
- Max airflow: 800 CFM
- Max airspeed: 200 MPH
- Max blowing force: 16.1 N
- Runtime (Low/Medium/High): 60 / 20 / 15 minutes
- Weight: 10.4 pounds with 2.5Ah battery
- Length: 39.3 inches
Price: $249.99 kit, with a 2.5Ah battery, charger, two nozzles, and a shoulder strap
Flex 15-Gauge and 16-Gauge Finish Nailers
Earlier this year, we reviewed Flex’s 24V 18Ga Cordless Brad Nailer, and since then, the brand has released a few more nailers onto its 24V platform. There are two 16-gauge models (an angled nailer and a straight nailer), as well as a 15-gauge model, and all three have some pretty impressive specs. Both 16-gauge nailers can drive up to 1500 nails per charge using the kitted 2.5Ah battery, and the larger 15-gauge nailer drives up to 1200 nails using the same battery. With all three models, you can choose between bump or sequential driving modes and set your driving depth tool-free.
- Model: Flex FX4321 / FX4321A / FX4311B
- Drives up to 3 nails per second
- 16Ga nailers drive up to 1500 nails per charge
- 15Ga nailer drives up to 1200 nails per charge
- Depth adjustment lever
- Tri-LED lights
- Brushless motor
Price: $299 bare, $379 kit with 2.5Ah battery and charger
Ridgid 18V Brushless Oscillating Multi-Tool R86242B
The Ridgid R09899 finish nailer uses a brushless motor that fires up to three nails per second with zero ramp-up time. Using the kitted 2.0Ah battery, you can shoot up to 700 nails per charge. It’s compatible with finish nails ranging from 1 1/4-inch to 2 1/2-inch in size for a wide range of applications. Like most cordless nailers, it lets you choose between bump and sequential firing modes. Ridgid claims that this nailer is the lightest cordless 15Ga angled finish nailer, and at 6.1 pounds (bare), we’d say it’s definitely in the running!
- Model: Ridgid R09899
- Nail type: 34° 15Ga finish nails
- Firing rate: 3 nails per second
- Nail length: 1 1/4-inch – 2 1/2-inch
- Magazine capacity: 114 nails
- Runtime: up to 700 nails per charge
- Weight: 7.1 pounds with 2.0Ah battery
Price: $299 bare; $359 kit with a 2.0Ah battery and charger
Makita 40V max Brushless 1/2-inch Right Angle Drill
Makita’s 40V right-angle drill is available with either a 1/2-inch chuck (GAD01) or a 7/16-inch chuck (GAD02). Both models reach up to 1400 RPM in the highest setting. For cutting diameter, you can achieve up to 6-1/4 inches with a hole saw and 4-5/8 inches with a self-feed bit. This tool also features a torque limiter, which disengages the gears in case of a bind-up, reducing damage. However, being a 40V model, it’s around 5 pounds heavier than Makita’s 18V version, which is worth noting for jobs that require overhead work.
- Model: Makita GAD01 / GAD02
- Two speed modes
- Top speed: 1400 RPM
- Max drilling diameter: 6 1/4-inch (hole saw); 4 5/8-inch (self-feed)
- Variable speed trigger
- 1/2-inch or 7/16-inch keyed chuck
- Weight: 12.8 pounds (with 4.0Ah battery)
Price: $559 bare; $759 kit with a 4.0Ah battery and charger
Skil PWRCore 40 12-inch Top-Handle Chainsaw
The Skil TH1200C-11 is the brand’s first designated top-handle chainsaw, ideal for cutting tree limbs and branches at height. It weighs less than 5 pounds including the 12-inch bar and chain, making it easy to maneuver with one hand. The kit includes a 40V 2.0Ah battery, which only adds around 1 pound to the total weight. This chainsaw features a brushless motor that delivers max speeds of 16 m/s, and Skil tells us it has the same power as a 27cc gas engine.
- Model: Skil TH1200C-11
- Chain speed: 16 m/s
- 12-inch bar and chain
- 27cc gas equivalence
- Chain gauge/pitch: 0.043-inch x 1/4-inch
- Weight: 4.74 pounds
Price: $179 kit, with 2.0Ah battery and charger
Hilti Nuron SM 60-22 Miter Saw
It doesn’t take long to discover that the Hilti SM 60-22 miter saw was designed with pros in mind. It features a variable speed control that lets you match the blade speed to your material to optimize performance. You can set your speed from 2000 to 4300 RPM for a variety of cutting applications. It’s packed with useful features and has more than enough power to make demanding cuts in materials like aluminum, PVC, and lumber.
- Model: Hilti SM 60-22
- No-load speed: 4300 RPM
- Blade diameter: 12 in.
- Max bevel: 48° right, 48° left
- Max miter: 60° right, 52° left
- Cross-cut range: 14 in.
- Max cut depth: 3.9 in.
Price: $869 bare; $1258 kit with battery and charger
10 New Echo Tools Announced at Power-on-Athon 2024
At this year’s Power-On-Athon event, Echo announced 10 new tools that are set to join the ranks. While they don’t release until early 2025, we wanted to showcase these tools to help you get your OPE arsenal updated for next season.
Here are the new tools that Echo has on the docket:
- DPB-2610 Handheld Blower
- DPB-5900T Backpack Blower
- DPB-7700T Backpack Blower
- 6-Port Rapid Field Charger
- DSRM-225 String Trimmer
- DHS-3006 Handheld Pruning Saw
- DSHC-2600 Shafted Hedge Trimmer
- LM-2119SP Gas Mower
- SRM-2120 Gas String Trimmer
- DPB-2500LE Limited Edition Handheld Blower
Price: varies by product
Metabo HPT 18V MultiVolt 5 3/8-inch Metal-Cutting Circular Saw
The Metabo HPT CD1805DB metal-cutting circular saw is on the brand’s MultiVolt lineup, which lets you use either an 18V or 36V battery to power your tool. It accepts metal cutting blades from 5 3/8 inches to 5 7/8 inches in diameter. This tool’s brushless motor provides up to 4200 RPM, with a max cutting capacity of 2 inches with a 5 3/8-inch blade, and 2 1/4 inches when using a 5 7/8-inch blade. Metabo HPT tells us this saw is ideal for applications such as cutting drywall studs, steel pipes, light gauge steel and conduit. It’s also equipped with several convenience features, like an LED light and a quick-brake function for extra safety.
- Model: Metabo HPT CD1805DB
- Blade diameter: 5 3/8-inch – 5 7/8-inch
- Arbor: 20 mm
- Max speed: 4200 RPM
- Max cutting capacity: 2 1/4-inch
- Weight: 4.9 pounds bare
Price: $399 kit with (2) batteries and charger
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