Tool Reviews Archives

January 22, 2009 0

Goldblatt Blade Runner Drywall Cutting Tool

We ran into Scott Murray of Goldblatt Tool Company who was showing off their new Bladerunner Drywall Cutter. What makes this tool unique and special is that it uses proprietary blades and a magnetic grip to cut both sides of the drywall at the same time. After the cut, it’s just a snap of the board and you’re done. It was kind of hard to believe that the tool actually worked. After trying ti a few times I can say that it’s one of the more innovative tools I’ve seen in a while. With practice it might just end up pushing your drywall knife out of the tool bag.

Flair-It Plus Plastic PEX Fitting Assembly Tool

January 22, 2009 0

Flair It Plus PEX Fitting Assembly Tool

by Clint DeBoer

We met with a representative of Flair-It Plus who demonstrated to us a new tool for joining PEX tubing to an all-new range of plastic fittings. The tool is going to be priced at under $50 and will be available later this year. What’s exciting is that it eliminates all brass fittings and seems perfect for markets such as California, Nevada and other states which have extremely corrosive water and eat brass fittings quickly.

January 22, 2009 0

Rockwell RK3637K 12A Reciprocating Saw

by Clint DeBoer

The Rockwell 12A vibrafree Reciprocating Saw RK3637K features Rockwellâ€™s patented active vibration canceling technology. This technology allows for up to a 70% reduction in vibration which translates into less user fatigue.

January 22, 2009 0

DeWalt DC927KL 18V Hammer Drill Preview

by Clint DeBoer

DeWalt showed us a product that has been on the market for a while, but which is still pretty impressive in its own right. The DC927KL is a 1/2″ hammerdrill/drill/driver that is built for high power, high speed use. The high efficiency motor delivers 425 unit watts at max power to ensure that all drilling and fastening applications are met with plenty of power and speed.

January 22, 2009 0

Craftsman 11910 C3 19.2V Drill/Driver Preview

by Thomas Gaige

The Craftsman C3 19.2V Compact Lithium-Ion Drill/Driver 11910 is the most recent addition to the already extensive line of the C3 tool system. The latest technology was used to build this compact and ergonomic drill that is 30% lighter and has features normally associated with a full size drill. Standard with a 1/2â€ keyless chuck, two speed gear box, 24 position adjustable torque clutch and a built in LED work light in the handle.

January 22, 2009 0

Rockwell RK5100K SoniCrafter Oscillating Tool Preview

by Thomas Gaige

The SoniCrafter from Rockwell is a versatile and efficient multi-function tool. Featuring microsonic oscillation that will help give smooth cuts, this tool can be use for all kinds of cutting, sawing, scraping, shaping, polishing and removing grout. Since there is an extensive line of accessories available from Rockwell there should be no problems with working in materials such as plastic, masonry, tile, fiberglass and wood.

January 22, 2009 0

RYOBI WS730 7-inch Tile Saw

by Clint DeBoer

Perfect for tiling projects in and around the house, the Ryobi WS730 tile saw includes a 7-inch diamond cutting wheel, wheel wrench, hex key, rip guide, bevel block, end of cut reminder, splash guard and operator’s manual. Ryobi has a motto: “Pro Features, Affordable Prices”. Since this is the first overhead motor tile saw to be offered at under $200 they’ve certainly seem to be delivering.

Swanson TL041M and TL043M Savage Levels Preview

January 21, 2009 0

Swanson Savage Levels TL041M and TL043M

by Clint DeBoer

This week we got to do some hands on with the new Swanson Savage Torpedo levels. These new levels are made of solid billet aluminum and feature new “Brightview” vials which almost seem to light up from within. The way they are designed they really tend to suck in light to make the level easier to read, even in dimmer areas. The Savage series of levels (including the Lil Savage) have 4 really strong rare earth magnets which, in the demo we tried, allowed us to pick up a 12 pound block of steel without losing grip. If you’re doing commercial work with steel studs this could really come in handy.

January 21, 2009 0

Swanson Wood Magnet Level T04424

by Clint DeBoer

We first got our hands on the Swanson Wood Magnet at the 2009 International Builder’s Show (IBS) in Las Vegas. […]

January 19, 2009 0

Hitachi NT65MA3 15 Gauge Finish Nailer Review

by Clint DeBoer

With a nifty color scheme and futuristic styling, the Hitachi NT65MA3 2 1/2-Inch 15 Gauge Finish Nailer has the good looks to back up its strong performance and fancy features. With the 34 degree nail magazine, you will be able to get the head of this nail gun into the tightest corners. Donâ€™t let its light weight of 4.4 lbs fool you either because it packs enough power to drive 2-1/2â€ finish nails into almost any material.