Tool Reviews & Buying Guides by Trade Archives

Tool Reviews & Buying Guides by Trade

If you want to read articles and reviews that are trade-specific, try our Tool Reviews by Trade section. This organizes our site into topics suited particularly for a specific trade such as plumbing, electrical, framing, roofing & siding, concrete/masonry, and carpentry. Roofing and siding pros will find pneumatic roofing nailers as well as tools like cap staplers and hammer tackers. Tile & Flooring Pros will gain easy access to our tile saws, flooring staplers, and floor scrapers. As a painting professional, reviews of airless sprayers and cordless sprayers may interest you the most. You can count on one thing: whatever your craft, you need good tools. Our tool reviews by trade will help you drill down to quickly find the information you need. If you want to avoid anything that sits outside of your trade, this way helps you do it. If you can’t find a tool here, let us know.

February 6, 2019 0

Ridgid Press-In Branch Connector Kit Eliminates Welding

by Kenny Koehler

Welding branch connections may be a thing of the past for plumbers, pipe fabricators, and MRO Pros thanks to the […]

February 4, 2019 0

iQ Power Tools Dry-Cut Power Cutter With Quick Change Options

by Chris Boll

If you’re not already familiar with the iQ Power Tools Dry-Cut Power Cutter, you should get to know this tool. […]

January 31, 2019 0

Makita 11/16″ AVT Rotary Hammer AWS Ready XRH12TW

by Chris Boll

If you’re involved in those smaller concrete drilling jobs, the Makita 11/16″ AVT Rotary Hammer is among the most comprehensive light […]

January 28, 2019 0

Husqvarna K770 Power Cutter Review

by Daniel Elms

The new Husqvarna K770 Power Cutter brings a few upgrades to the K760 we reviewed a little while ago. You’ll […]

January 24, 2019 0

Makita Variable Temperature Heat Gun HG6031VK

by Kenny Koehler

The new Makita Variable Temperature Heat Gun is making its way to retailers with a wide range of temperature settings […]

January 21, 2019 0

Hilti Cordless Vacuum VC 75-1-A22 Review

by Kenny Koehler

The new Hilti cordless vacuum enters the fray of highly portable cordless vacuums that deliver less suction power than a […]

January 17, 2019 0

FLIR TG275 Thermal Camera for Mechanics and Automotive Techs

by Kenny Koehler

The new FLIR TG275 thermal camera is the first model specifically targeting the automotive industry. The MSX-enabled camera aims to […]

Best Cordless Circular Saw - Metabo HPT MultiVolt

January 14, 2019 0

Metabo HPT MultiVolt Circular Saw C3607DA

by Kenny Koehler

Hitachi has completed its transition to Metabo HPT and one of the platforms they’re counting on to launch that new […]

Klein Tools Splinter Guard Fish and Glow Rod Kit

January 10, 2019 0

Klein Splinter Guard Fish and Glow Rod Kit Review

by G & G Electric

The new Klein Tools Splinter Guard Fish and Glow Rod Kit targets electricians and cable installers with an everything-you-need-in-one-set mentality. […]

January 10, 2019 0

Ridgid 7-Inch Tile Saw R4021 Review

by Thomas Gaige

If you’re looking for a lightweight alternative to your big tile saw for smaller jobs or to upgrade from snap […]