Best Cordless Band Saws Compared
Cutting a lot of conduit, all thread rod, small diameter plastic or metal pipe and strut channel are ideal opportunities […]
Review: Cordless 18V SDS Plus Rotary Hammer Round-Up
Pulling over a mile worth of Cat5e wire is a challenge in and of itself, but doing it all inside […]
The Golden Bear Tool Experiment
In the professional tool sale business we see a lot of unique application for tools—and the more obscure the more […]
Inspection Cameras Comparison Head to Head
If I’m being completely honest, reviewing digital inspection cameras or scopes is something I initially wanted to put into the […]
Rockwell RK2600K2 16V Max Cordless Drill Driver Preview
It’s the “Max” that I think gives it away. When DeWalt came out with its 20V Max line we scratched […]
Rockwell RK2611K2 16V Max Impact Driver Preview
When we saw the new”Max” designation for Rockwell’s latest 16V line, we knew the drill (yes, pun intended). The DeWalt […]
DC Comics Adds Craftsman Tools Superhero at Comic Con
“The Craftsman Technician”? Really? OK, I suppose that this isn’t the first time product placement has hit the comic book […]
Ryobi 1.5Ah and 4.0Ah 18V Lithium+ Batteries
As we’ve now seen Milwaukee RedLithium batteries and Metabo 4.0Ah batteries (and overseas DeWalt) the newly updated higher power density […]
DeWalt DCH213L2 20V Max SDS Rotary Hammer Review
I remember when the cordless hammer drill was the new tool every contractor and pro was talking about. It revolutionized how quickly you could get a job done, and the cordless aspect of bringing that kind of power to tasks like pre-drilling Tapcons or performing other tasks really altered the industry. But jobs like overhead drilling in reinforced concrete or repetitive drilling of dozens of 3/8″ or larger holes really takes its toll. For that, DeWalt just upped the ante with its DCH213L2 20V Max Rotary Hammer. Not only does the tool take advantage of the new 20V Max battery technology (which is really built from the ground up to communicate with the new 20V Max tools), it brings a whole lot more power and versatility to the work of concrete drilling and penetration.
Hitachi DV18DBL Brushless Hammer Drill Preview
First it was Milwaukee’s Brushless FUEL Drills, then Makita got into the game. Hitachi Power Tools wasn’t far behind that (and really, the orders get confusing, but let’s just congratulate all of the manufacturers for innovating here). Now, the company is announcing new additions to its line of 18V Brushless tools. In particular, they are adding a new DV18DBL Brushless Hammer Drill. The new DV18DBL ramps up the power from the DS18DBL, which had 593 in-lbs of torque, to an impressive 654 in-lbs of turning torque. It comes with a 1/2″ ratcheting keyless all-metal chuck which feature carbide inserts for secure bit retention. This is a great addition for a tool designed to hammer into concrete. The clutch is designed to actually deliver 22 different torque settings, plus a hammer setting and drill mode for maximum torque. The tool is a compact 8.1″ in length, which is about a 1/10″ shorter than Milwaukee’s new Hammer Drill. It’s also fairly lightweight for a hammer drill at 4.8 lbs. The DV18DBL is sold as a kit and comes with two 3.0Ah Lithium-ion Slide Type batteries, a quick charger, side handle, carrying case and double sided Phillips driver bit.