Milwaukee announced their introduction of high-torque cordless impact wrenches based on their M18 platform. While all feature impressive stats, they claim the biggest will reach 750 ft-lbs of fastening torque. For a cordless tool. Wow.
Not far behind Bosch's jobsite radio is DeWALT with it's own offering for 2013. But DeWALT's doubles as a 12v/20v MAX battery charger, too.
Bosch has announced their new job-site radio, the PB120, in a lightweight but rugged looking form factor, high performance 5-Watt neodymium speakers, and powered by a 12v battery.
Based on reports of overheating enough to burst cause damage, some of Ryobi's 18v lithium-ion 4.0 Ah battery packs (model number P108, part number 130429028) have been recalled.
Milwaukee announced the imminent release of their new compact cordless impact wrenches, coming in March 2013.
The 18v wrench will offer 200 ft-lbs of torque (that's 2400 in-lbs to us impact driver guys). As part of the M18 FUEL line, they have brushless motors which offer less internal friction, allowing for longer tool life and increased power.
Milwaukee's first brushless impact driver is a solid addition to their M18 FUEL line. Like their other tools in the line, the goal is on durability and power - and like the other tools, they achieve this pretty darn well. The cordless impact driver joins the few others available that offer 3 modes for controlling maximum speed and torque.
"Brushless motor" seems to be the newest power-tool buzzword these days. It may seem like nothing more than some marketing, but unlike the 18v/20v marketing gimmick there are some real benefits with these new motors, including more power and less wear on the motor.
This is one of the most popular combo kits on Amazon, and for good reason!
Includes: Makita LXFD01CW Compact Lithium-Ion 1/2" Driver-Drill, Makita BTD142HW Compact Impact Driver, (2) 18V Compact Lithium-Ion Battery Packs (1.5 Ah), 15-Minute Rapid Optimum Charger, and Contractor Bag
This combo kit is quite popular - catch a good sale and it's almost like getting 2 tools for the price of one! Includes the 2650-20 Impact Driver, 2601-20 Drill Driver, (2) M18™ RED LITHIUM™ Compact Battery Packs (1.5 Ah), M18™ Charger, and carrying case.
The DCF895's brushless motor offers improved power and longer battery life, while theoretically increasing tool life. DeWALT has done a good job listening to consumer demands as well, offering more standard features than it's previous offerings.
