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.
Today Hitachi announced the release of a new line of magnetic driver-bit, each with a rare-earth magnet in an aluminum collar attached to the end of the bit.
Made from S2 steel with a black oxide finish, the design allows…
New introduced by Irwin can drill through almost anything you can think of, including brick, block, tile, metal, wood, laminate, plastic, and marble.
Jon Schlosser, Director of Marketing for IRWIN Tools, said:
“We literally talk to hundreds of professional tradesmen…
Snap-on has announced that it is teaming up with Realtree to create an all new design for its cordless CT4410A (3/8″, 14.4v), MG325 (3/8″, air) and MG725 (1/2″, air) impact wrenches.
Although the press release calls them all ‘cordless’, only…
At the 2013 International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas, Panasonic had their new line of Tough IP(TM) power tools on display.
Some tools in the line will feature dual voltage technology, whereby you can swap out the 14.4 volt battery…
This handy cordless ratchet could be thought of as the baby brother of Milwaukee’s 2450 M12 impact driver.
With a forward/reverse switch and a super low profile, it appears like a good tool for many car-related or other activities that…
DeWALT recently announced a new laser pointer targeted to commercial applications, the DW08K3.
Improvements over their previous model include faster setting time (~2 seconds to find plumb) and a new pendulum locking mechanism. This locks down the laser pendulum when…
The new LXDT06 impact driver in the works from Makita, replacing their LXDT01, this is a 3-speed driver with a “Quick-Shift” mode. When this mode is on, the tech should allow the speed and torque to be automatically stepped back…
If you weren’t aware, Milwuakee has a line of heated jackets, powered by their M12 Red Lithium 12v battery. In addition to 3 heat settings to power heating elements on the chest, back, and in your pockets, it also contains…
Skil has outdone themselves this time! How many times have you been opening a wine bottle and thought, “If only there was a way to !?” Now you can! Check out coptool’s take on this interesting new attachment.…
