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.

October 15, 2018 0

Makita XRH10 18V X2 LXT SDS-Plus AVT Rotary Hammer with Dust Extractor

by Kenny Koehler

The new Makita XRH10 pulls together solid Pro performance in a feature-rich package that’s also OSHA Table 1 compliant. There’s […]

Best Framing Nailer Shootout and Review: Pneumatic and Cordless

October 12, 2018 0

Paslode Cordless XP Framing Nailer Review

by Kenny Koehler

Plenty of Pros swear by the Paslode CFN325XP Cordless XP framing nailer, especially when it comes to punch-list work. We […]

October 9, 2018 0

Irwin Marathon Circular Saw Blade Review

by Kenny Koehler

In our ongoing search for the best blade for your circular saw, we come to the popular Irwin Marathon circular […]

October 5, 2018 0

DeWalt DCN692 20V Framing Nailer Review

by Kenny Koehler

Cordless nailers are becoming more readily available and more relevant as technology improves. One area that has seen little growth […]

October 4, 2018 0

Ridgid K-5208: The Most Powerful Compact Sectional Machine for Plumbers

by PTR Editorial Staff

The new Ridgid K-5208 sectional machine gives plumbers a more compact option without making a huge sacrifice in power. Ridgid […]

September 28, 2018 0

Bostitch Framing Nailer Review – F21PL2

by Chris Boll

When framing or roofing, it helps to have the right tools for the job. With so many varieties on the […]

DeWalt DCN701 20V cordless cable stapler

September 27, 2018 0

DeWalt DCN701 20V Max Cable Stapler

by Kenny Koehler

Electricians have a new best friend with the new DeWalt DCN701 20V Max Cable Stapler. The big deal here is […]

September 27, 2018 0

Ideal Wire Armour Electrical Tape

by Kenny Koehler

For a product that most Pros carry and electricians use every day, electrical tape isn’t the most exciting topic of […]

September 26, 2018 0

Milwaukee Hickory Hammer Blends Classic Style with Modern Design

by Kenny Koehler

The new Milwaukee Hickory Hammer is a welcome addition for many Pros who just want that classic style. Hickory handles […]

Ridgid 18-Gauge Finish Nailer with Clean Drive R213BNF

September 13, 2018 0

Ridgid R213BNF 18-Gauge Finish Nailer Review

by Kenny Koehler

The newest Ridgid 18-gauge finish nailer is arriving at Home Depot locations around the country. It’s touting some impressive claims […]