Framing Tool Reviews & Buying Guides Archives

Framing Tool Reviews & Buying Guides

Framer use a lot of tools. You’ve got compressors and nailers, but you also have hammers, squares, miter saws, and tables saws. Then there’s the complement of other hand tools like tape measures, pencils, and chalk reels. Framers are our go-to guys of general construction tool reviews. They’ve touched it all. This crew loves jumping into a best tape measure comparison or the discovering the best tool belt. And of course they helped us find the best framing hammer. Many of our framing tool reviews take place on the jobsite. We can’t think of a better place to test tools. These are the guys who get to discover the best cordless reciprocating saw. If it involves cutting or fastening lumber, this section should have you covered.

August 15, 2017 0

Bostitch Cordless Framing Nailer Coming This Fall

by Chris Boll

Due for a fall release in 2017, Bostitch unveils plans for their new line of cordless framing and finish nailers. […]

August 11, 2017 0

DeWalt DCS570 20V Max Brushless Circular Saw Review

by Kenny Koehler

As cordless tools continue their meteoric rise thanks to lithium-ion technology, circular saws are finally catching up. For a while, […]

August 3, 2017 0

Makita LS1019L 10″ Dual-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw

by Kenny Koehler

Tradesmen and serious DIYers have plenty of full 10- and 12-inch size miter saw options to choose from. You even […]

Diablo Demo Demon with Tracking Point Amped

August 2, 2017 0

Diablo Demo Demon Blade with Tracking Point Review

by Kenny Koehler

Carbide changes the game when it comes to saw blade life and durability. And when you move into demo blades […]

Milwaukee M18 Fuel 6-1/2 Inch Circular Saw 2730

July 28, 2017 0

Milwaukee 2730 M18 Fuel 6-1/2-inch Circular Saw Review

by Michael Springer

Having extensively used and reviewed dozens of circular saws, we wanted to talk about one that stood out to us. […]

July 6, 2017 0

Skilsaw Southpaw Blade Left Sidewinder

by Adam Spafford

Skilsaw recently introduced the Skilsaw Southpaw Blade Left Sidewinder, an all-magnesium circular saw featuring blade left orientation and Skilsaw’s Dual-Field Motor […]