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Cordless Impact Drivers
Impact Zone: Smaller is definitely better with these new cordless impact drivers.
TOOLS OF THE TRADE Magazine
(May 14, 2008)
Electric Concrete Breakers
Break Through!: Check out these 12 versatile concrete breakers tested for a variety of tough applications.
TOOLS OF THE TRADE Magazine
(April 9, 2008)
Cordless Rotary Hammers
Cordless vs. Concrete: Can you finally make the switch to cordless rotary hammers? Check out this test to find out.
TOOLS OF THE TRADE Magazine
(July 16, 2007)
Right-Angle Drills
Right angle drills that bring plenty of power to tight spaces.
TOOLS OF THE TRADE Magazine
(June 4, 2007)
Cordless Drill/Drivers
Peak Performance: A long way from their ancestors, the latest batch of 18-volt drill/drivers boast innovative features, more power, and all-day comfort.
TOOLS OF THE TRADE Magazine
(March 15, 2007)
Demolition Hammers
These demolition hammers are ready for heavy-duty action.
TOOLS OF THE TRADE Magazine
(January 31, 2006)
D-Handle Rotary Hammers
We tested five D-handle, 1-inch rotary hammers for medium-duty drilling and chipping.
TOOLS OF THE TRADE Magazine
(July 11, 2006)
Pry Bars
Whether you're demo-wrecking or finessing old moldings, you'll be surprised how pry bars have evolved over the past few years.
TOOLS OF THE TRADE Magazine
(July 11, 2006)
Rotary Hammers
Spend five minutes drilling concrete and masonry with one of these rotary hammers and you'll wonder what to do with your old hammerdrill.
TOOLS OF THE TRADE Magazine
(January 25, 2005)
Cordless Impact Drivers
Cordless impact drivers offer big power in small packages.
TOOLS OF THE TRADE Magazine
(May 14, 2004)
Compact Drills
You may not use compact drills every day, but they come through when you need to get out of tight jams.
TOOLS OF THE TRADE Magazine
(September 8, 2004)
Cordless Drill/Drivers
Our tester compares 10 cordless drill/drivers for speed, power, and performance.
TOOLS OF THE TRADE Magazine
(January 27, 2003)
Cordless Hammerdrills
Cordless hammerdrills give cordless drills a new level of convenience.
TOOLS OF THE TRADE Magazine
(September 1, 2002)
1/2-Inch Right-Angle Drills
Our tester compares power, balance, and features on seven new right-angle drills.
TOOLS OF THE TRADE Magazine
(March 1, 2002)
Cordless Rotary Hammers
Our tester always seems to find himself between a concrete wall and a hard place. Here's how he rates eight cordless rotary hammers for speed, balance, power, and toughness.
TOOLS OF THE TRADE Magazine
(November 1, 2001)
1/2-Inch Hammerdrills
Concrete, wood--you name it. These hammerdrills chew through practically anything.
TOOLS OF THE TRADE Magazine
(August 1, 2000)
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Cordless drill/drivers have come a long way since the first one I purchased more than 20 years ago. It's interesting, though, that some have come full circle and ended up about the same size as those small, early tools, but with much better performance. 