Klutch 7-inch 11-amp Sander/Polisher Review
At a price point under $80, it’s an easy choice for those looking to pick up a more serious polisher […]
Makita HRH01ZX2 18V X2 1-inch Rotary Hammer Preview
In a sense, the system reminds us of the battery belt pack we reviewed some time ago. The idea is […]
Fluke VT02 Visual Infrared IR Thermometer Preview
The Fluke VT02 Visual Infrared IR Thermometer has sophisticated on-screen markers which pinpoint hot (red box) and cold (blue box) spots […]
Makita 18V LXT Cordless Fan BCF201Z Preview
There are a lot of reasons why a cordless fan might be a good idea. Even though it’s winter, we’re […]
Kershaw Kuro 1835TBLKST Knife Review
So how important is a sharp knife for Every Day Carry (EDC)? Several years back, the cuff of my wife’s […]
Makita LXRM03B 18V Cordless Job Site Radio Preview
Those who know the Makita BMR100W radio won’t find too much new with the LXRM03B radio aside from the new […]
Here Come the LED PAR38 Floodlights
For a while now I’ve been wondering where all the outdoor LED floodlights were. After all, wouldn’t that be the […]
Klein Tools Illuminated LED Fish Rod Tips Preview
So check this out – Klein Tools just released an illuminated fish rod tip for its line of fish tapes (Cat. No. 56119). It features a bright white, omni-directional LED that can be used to illuminate the area when fishing above ceilings, in attics, through walls, in crawl spaces and under raised floors. What’s great is that this is an inline accessory, so it has a threaded base and tip that can allow for either a hook or bullet nose attachment to be connected. The ends are also both tapered so it shouldn’t create any issues or additional drag when pushing and pulling through conduit or other open spaces. And we thought glow rods were handy…
Panasonic EY75A1LS2G Cordless Impact Driver Kit Preview
Panasonic released some new tools this week, in particular a new 1/4″ Impact Driver that works with the company’s new 14.4V and 18V batteries. Both batteries also now come in 4.2Ah capacities, which begs the question: Are these tools going to win the award for longest run-time over all other Impact Drivers on the market? We think they just might, though as we’ve found in recent testing, run-time and torque are two completely different aspects of a tool and high accomplishments in one area do not necessarily yield the top results in the other. Still, the new EY75A1LS2G 1/4″ Hex Cordless Impact Driver Kit has a versatility about it that is new to the market. While many tool manufacturers have dropped down to more compact 12V products, Panasonic has lagged in this area, which perhaps explains the movement towards accepting dual voltage on their newest tools.
Porter-Cable PCE201 4.3-amp Impact Driver Preview
Porter-Cable is addressing the problem of needing the power of a cordless impact drivers, but for extended-use applications. They launched the 1/4-inch Hex 4.3-Amp PCE201 specifically to give tradesmen an option in the workplace. This impact driver is designed for deck builders, steel roofing installers and other tradesmen who complete numerous fastening applications in challenging workplaces (but who have easy access to power).