Tool Reviews Archives

Milwaukee 11 in 1 Multi-Tip Screwdriver Preview

March 5, 2010 0

Milwaukee Tools 11 in 1 Screwdriver Preview

The only screwdriver with the patented ECX bit and hardened tips, the Milwaukee 11 in 1 Screwdriver includes the 6 bits and 3 nut drivers most requested by professionals with the added utility of a wire stripper and wire bending hole. The Milwaukee ECX bit allows users to extend the life of their bits when fastening specialty screws found in electrical boxes, conduit couplers, outlets, and other common job site fixtures. The patented geometry gives the ECX bit this advantage over traditional Phillips or square bits.

February 22, 2010 0

DeWalt DC012 Worksite Radio Charger Review

by Thomas Gaige

The best way to crank out the work like a machine is to do it while jamming to some tunes […]

Bosch SN350-20F Full Head Angled Framing Nailer

February 22, 2010 0

Bosch SN350-20F Framing Nailer Review

by Clint DeBoer

Framing nailers are traditionally oversized, unruly devices that weigh a lot. Really? Somebody should have told Bosch that, because their new SN350-20F Full Force Framing Nailer breaks all the rules. Weighing in at just 8.4 lbs and appearing about 20 percent smaller in girth and overall size than compatible professional framing nailers, this gun is something you’ll want to put in your tool trailer post-haste. If you’re a professional framer this might be the best investment you’ll ever make â€“ next to your business license, that is.

February 22, 2010 0

Bosch CET4-20W 4 Gallon 2 HP Air Compressor Review

by Clint DeBoer

When you’re on the job framing a house there’s nothing worse than having to wait for your compressor to play catch-up. Those days are likely over with the Bosch CET4-20W 4 Gallon Electric Hand Carry Compressor with wheels. Not only is this a convenient tool to carry around, it’s got the volume and fast recovery time to make sure you can keep working, uninterrupted, no matter what the job. We used the CET4-20W on a variety of jobs and it held its own each time, earning it the nickname “Jack” â€“ as in “be nimble and quick.”

February 16, 2010 0

Milwaukee M12 Cordless Drill Driver Kit Review

by Thomas Gaige

The Milwaukee 2410-22 M12 Cordless 3/8″ Drill/Driver Kit features a compact 12V Li-Ion battery powered drill/driver that packs in full size tool features like an all metal locking chuck, 250 in-lbs of torque and a two-speed transmission. The M12 line of tools from Milwaukee is designed for the professional contractor that needs more from their tools in a compact form, so that they can fit into small spaces and not have the fatigue that is associated with larger, heavier tools.

Milwaukee 2455-22 M12 No-Hub Coupling Driver

February 15, 2010 0

Milwaukee M12 Cordless No-Hub Driver 2455-22

by Thomas Gaige

The new Milwaukee 2455-22 M12 Cordless No-Hub Coupling Driver Kit is specifically designed to quickly install no-hub couplings with accuracy and repeatability. With specific torque settings for 60 and 80 in/lbs, this is the first tool of this kind in the industry. The No-Hub Driver has the ability to fasten up to 300 clamps on a single charge and it is supposed to be accurate for up to 25,000 clamps before it needs to be recalibrated.

February 15, 2010 0

Screwpop 4-in-1 Keychain Tool Review

by Thomas Gaige

Screwpop 4-in-1 Keychain Tool is a handy little tool that helps you crank out the work during the day and, after hours, pop a cap on cold one. With a removable #2 Philips Head and flat head bits, a 1/4″ hex drive and a bottle opener, this would have definitely been something MacGyver could have pulled from his pocket.

February 9, 2010 0

SKIL Flooring Saw 3600 Preview

by Clint DeBoer

Installing wood floors can be exhausting, back-breaking work and the tools needed to support the installation can be a pain to use. Typical wood flooring projects require a miter saw to cut planks to length and a table saw to cut them to width. When starting an installation project, users have to either haul both saws from the workshop or garage to their installation site, or they must run back and forth to make all of the cuts needed until the project is complete. Skil’s groundbreaking Flooring Saw saves time, energy and money by allowing users to make these cuts with just one tool.

February 3, 2010 0

Craftsman Low Profile Ratchets Review

by Thomas Gaige

Craftsman 1/4″, 3/8″ & 1/2″ Drive Thin Profile Ratchets give you the ability to reach in tight spaces. These ratchets have super comfortable handles and are covered entirely in high polished chrome. With a 60 tooth ratchet gear inside, you only have to move the ratchet 6 degrees to get it to index to the next “click.” This is significant because the regular Craftsman ratchets only have 36 tooth ratchet gears which means you have to move it 10 degrees.

February 2, 2010 0

Husky 26 inch 6 Drawer Tool Chest 26PCHTHD Review

by Thomas Gaige

All tool guys know that if you are going to have a man-sized collection of hand tools, then it is imperative to have a good storage system. What makes a mechanic project a breeze is when you can open a drawer, and right there at your fingertips is the exact socket or wrench you need. If you are looking for a bench-top tool box with ball bearing drawers, lots of storage and all steel construction, then chances are that the Husky 26PCHTHD 26 inch 6 Drawer Tool Chest will serve you well. This tool box has all the looks, features and quality of a high end tool box, but at a very modest price.