909 Touch Pro Impact Driver and Drill Review
Features: Theory vs Practice Variable Speed Pressure Switches The big deal about 909’s new 12V Touch tools is that they […]
Milwaukee 2361 M18 LED Flood Light
When we attended the 2013 Milwaukee press event earlier this year, I saw a new tool that really caught my […]
Are Impact-Rated Bits Worth the Money?
When I was working on the premier issue of Pro Tool Reviews magazine back in March, my team drove over […]
How Gas Nailers and Fuel Nailers Work
We like to break down the technology that we all pretty much take for granted. We consistently find ourselves using […]
Spyder Jigsaw Blades Review
In the construction industry, Spyder Tools is a fairly young company. In 2007 they broke into the market with a […]
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 DCF895C2 Brushless Impact Driver Review
The DeWalt DCF895C2 20V MAX Brushless Lithium-Ion 1.5Ah Impact Driver should conjure up thoughts of long run time, cooler operation, […]
Gyros Magnalite Pocket Pro Work Light Review 58-21836
The Gyros 58-21836 Magnalite Pocket Pro Cordless Work Light is a great work light for repair professionals, autos mechanics and for use at home thanks to its magnetic base and bright light output.
Kobalt KT200A 18V Compact Drill Driver Review
When we went to Kobalt’s Press Event in New York where they debuted the new line of 18V Li-ion tools, one of the things we were most impressed with was the Compact Drill Driver. This was a tool that, while not perfect, took a lot of cues from successful products that had come before it. Kobalt’s first foray into the world of Cordless Power Tools didn’t appear to be so introductory as some other manufacturers’ have been. They more or less leapt right into the second generation tools, making themselves more competitive than if they had debuted a product lacking many of the features and qualities we now come to expect.
Bosch DDS181 Compact Tough Drill Review
We don’t normally romance our tools, but it’s hard not to fall in love with Bosch’s new DDS181 Compact Tough Drill/Driver. It’s sleek, ergonomic, and will literally run all day long on one battery. The design is new from Bosch and the tool presents itself as a super-compact drill/driver that will run seemingly forever when set to work on fasteners or drilling pilot holes in dimensional lumber or furniture. This compactness and power come at a price to be sure, but with the benefits, it’s actually still a pretty good value for professionals looking to get the most dependability, features, and power-to-weight ratio out of their tools.