Metabo has stepped up their game, and diversified their cordless tool line, to include 12V tools to go along with their well established 18V and 36V lines. You are probably thinking do we need another 12V cordless system??? Metabo is making a strong move here with a well-rounded selection of tools from brushless drill/drivers and impact […]
Read MoreFollowing the just recently announced Palm Edge Router, Bosch announces the 12V Max Planer GHO12V-08N to the US. This light weight Planer fully intends to replace your hand planer. The brushless motor clocking in at 14,500 RPM and battery providing up to 33 ft. of 1 in. wide hardwood per amp hour, this Planer would make a fine replacement.
Read MoreWe recently have been using the RIDGID 12V Palm Impact Driver Kit R8224K ($99, Home Depot) around the shop to get a feel of this new type of tool. While 12V compact impact drivers have been around for sometime this unit takes away the trigger so the effective area when in the hand is far more compact and usable in a …
Read MoreIt’s clear that when it comes to cordless full size 18V/20V like the IQv 20V Tools are still the most popular however more compact tools are quickly becoming the tool of choice for many. This is especially true for professional tools where there might have been some initial hesitation to go for a smaller lower voltage tool a few years …
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The Bosch Click & Go System is becoming more popular than I could have ever anticipated. It seems a lot of tool users out there really value what they L-Boxx can bring to the table in terms of organization, portability, and projecting a professional appearance on the jobsite. Bearing in mind the level at which the L-Boxx is being embraced …
Read MoreWe have been waiting for Makita to redo their 9.6v cordless 3-3/8” circular saw for some time. This is a very critical tool for some specific users, not for everyone, but for those folks it might as well be made of gold. The new Makita 12V model SH01W ($149, Amazon) replaces that unit while keeping the same size blades with …
Read MoreFor a limited time at Ohio Power Tool you can pick up one of the new Milwaukee M12 2410-22 drill/drivers with the 3/8” metal chuck and get a free Power Port 2349-20 ($149 total). This is an instant promotion, no mail-in rebates but supplies are extremely limited. The Power Port is an incredibly convenient little device to have; it can …
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