Bostitch Cordless Power Tools
We enjoy the opportunity to review power tools when they are developed, but when a company tells us they are […]
Festool TS 55 REQ Plunge Cut Track Saw Review
Having Used the TS 55 EQ for five years now, I was excited when Pro Tool Reviews asked me to […]
DeWalt DWE575 7-1/4 in Circular Saw Review
Today’s building trends are constantly evolving from lighter and stronger materials to rot-resistant plastics and better insulations. As a carpenter, […]
Skilsaw MAG77LT Magnesium Worm Drive Circular Saw Review
Sometimes in residential and commercial construction, you get to work on projects that are really interesting. These jobs stand out […]
Mafell PSS 3100 SE Automatic Track Saw
OK, so this tool has been out for a while, but in case you’ve never seen it, we bring you […]
DeWalt Precision Trim Saw Blades
Later this month we’ll see a brand new line of saw blades aimed squarely at the trim carpenter. DeWalt is […]
Cuz-D Straight Flush Saw Preview
The Straight Flush Saw is something new to the market. In fact, it seems to still be getting to the […]
Festool TS 55 R Flush Cut Circular Saw Preview
Festool has had its popular TS 55 EQ Circular out for quite some time, but a recent scoop of the new tool on a German website told us they are releasing the next update soon. The company revealed a new version of the tool that is tweaked (and perfectly suited for) flush-cutting applications. The new model is the TS 55 R. Festool’s new circular saw has improved handling, and since the blade is now approximately 1/2″ from the edge of the now smooth and flat blade guard, it’s suitable for more applications than ever.
Black & Decker 7301 Circular Saw Circa 1971
We got a chance recently to put our hands on a classic, a Black & Decker 7301 1HP circular saw. This rugged circular saw was purchased back in 1971 and has been running ever since. It has a cast aluminum body and a stamped steel shoe. It was purchased alongside a Black & Decker drill for $19.99 for the pair (in 2011 dollars that’s about $120!) On top of that, when you purchased two Black & Decker tools you got a third tool for a penny more (my dad picked up a Rockwell 4420 (96) Type 2 1/3rd sheet Finishing Sander.) Three heavy duty tools for that price, at that time wasn’t bad. And it was a REALLY good deal considering two of the three are still in operation!
Porter Cable PCL418C-2 18V Lithium 4-Tool Combo Kit Review
We weren’t sure what we’d find when we opened up the Porter-Cable PCL418C-2 18V 4-tool Combo Kit, but after just a few minutes examining the tools and handling them, we came away with the impression that this is possibly one of the best values in the market today. We don’t say that lightly, and we certainly were anxious to get to our performance testing – but in terms of sheer features and build quality, Porter-Cable really impressed us with their attention to detail and craftsmanship.