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How brushless motors work and what they can add to your favorite cordless tools
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Toolmakers strut their stuff at STAFDA
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The 18-volt LXRH011 drills holes while cleaning up the mess with an attached vacuum
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High-efficiency brushless motors and increased energy-density batteries push the capacity of these full-size tools further than ever
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My wife told me I'm a dork because I read annual reports (well, that's not the only reason). But really, annual reports contain information that tool manufacturers do not go out of their way to share.
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Makita has been on a roll, having recently introduced 18-volt cordless versions of tools that were formerly only available with cords: a sliding compound miter saw, a power planer, and now, the LXOB01 random orbit sander.
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I was working on a story about oscillating multi-tools (OMTs) when it occurred to me I had no idea how a spinning motor could make a spindle go from side-to-side. So I did what I always do when a tool confuses me – I tore it apart.
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You heard me – an electric bicycle from a power tool manufacturer. But if you want one, you'll have to move to Europe, Asia, or Australia – just about anywhere that isn't North America.
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Look for a powerful model that offers quick blade changes and is easy to grip in any position
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With its small size and powerful motor, Makita's new variable-speed compact router could be just the tool for your smaller trim work.