Tools of the Trade: Product Briefs

Klein Power Conduit Reamer

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 02:27:46 EST

This hex-drive reamer fits in drill and impact drivers.

Digital Impact Gun

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 03:16:52 EST

With the introduction of its new 18-volt impact driver, Hitachi is the latest company to enter the realm of brushless tools.

More New 20 Volt Max Tools

Fri, 1 Feb 2013 04:54:55 EST

In addition to a brushless impact driver, DeWalt recently announced several new tools in their 20 Volt Max (18-volt tools) product line.

Launch Time 2011: Milwaukee 18-Volt Rotary Hammer

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 02:48:21 EST

Milwaukee's M18 Cordless 7/8-inch SDS Plus Rotary Hammer should find its strongest market among mechanical contractors who work on commercial jobs, but it will be of interest to any tradesperson who drills a lot of small holes in concrete.

Fall 2010 Hot Finds

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 11:56:18 EST

Dual-Bevel Glide Miter Saw / Palm Nailer / Rotary Hammer / Impact Driver

Product Watch: Bosch 18-Volt Impact Drill/Driver

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 12:37:29 EST

Bosch's 26618-01 18-volt impact drill/driver is 7 inches long and has a two-speed motor (0 to 750/2,800 rpm) with an impact mode of 1,500 inch-pounds of torque.

Hot Find: Rockwell Cordless Impact Driver

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 12:25:55 EST

A 12-volt cordless 3-in-1 Impact Driver (model RK2515K2) that operates in power drill/driver, screwdriver, and impact-driver modes has been added to Rockwell's LithiumTech line of rechargeable lithium-ion tools.

Launch Time 2010: Metabo Compact Cordless 18V Impact Wrench

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 12:10:57 EST

A new compact cordless 18V Impact Wrench (SSW18) has been added to the PowerMaster series of 18-volt lithium-ion tools.

Ridgid R92234 JobMax Combo Kit

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 12:04:37 EST

Ridgid's R92234 combo kit comes with a subcompact drill/driver and a new multi-attachment tool called the JobMax.

New 18-Volt Impact Drivers

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 11:52:46 EST

About a year ago I tested nine 18-volt impact drivers. Since then, a few new models — Bosch's 25618-02, Makita's BTD 144, and Milwaukee's 2650-20 — have come on the market.

Launch Time 2009: Hitachi Cordless Impact Driver

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 11:36:00 EST

Hitachi's new 14.4-volt cordless impact driver (WH14DBL) has a brushless motor that provides up to 30 percent longer runtime per charge and extends battery life, says the company.

Launch Time 2009: Makita Three-Speed Cordless Impact Driver

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 11:36:13 EST

Makita's first brushless-motor 18-volt cordless impact driver (BTD144) has a three-speed power-selection switch.

Launch Time 2009: DeWalt 18-Volt Cordless Tools

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 11:35:49 EST

DeWalt's all-new line of compact 18-volt cordless tools includes a right-angle drill (DCD690KL), a drill/driver (DCD760KL), an impact driver (DCF826KL),and a hammer drill/driver (DCD775KL).

Makita BTD144 Impact Driver

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 11:54:34 EST

Makita's new impact driver, the BTD144, has several useful features inspired by the company's extensive line of industrial drivers.

Milwaukee 2451-22 Cordless Impact Wrench

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 11:42:42 EST

Most cordless impact wrenches have 1/2-inch anvils for large sockets and deliver bolt-snapping torque that can overwhelm smaller tasks.

Dimension Tools Bullet Mole

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 11:09:01 EST

Boring a utility access hole under a sidewalk or driveway is hard work and often requires hiring a sub.

Makita TD090DW Impact Driver

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 05:45:03 EST

New from Makita, the TD090DW 10.8-volt lithium-ion impact driver outputs 800 inch-pounds of torque, 3,000 impacts per minute, and a no-load speed of 2,400 rpm, but weighs only 2 pounds and measures 6-1/8 inches long.

Launch Time: Panasonic 21.6V Drill Driver

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 05:47:04 EST

The 21.6V Drill Driver from Panasonic (model EY7460LN2S) delivers 575 inch-pounds of torque at low speeds (100-400 rpm) and a high-speed range of 350-1,500 rpm.

Launch Time: DeWalt Stud and Joist Drill

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 05:47:01 EST

A heavy-duty wood-boring Stud and Joist Drill (model DWD460) from DeWalt has an anti-bind, anti-stall feature that automatically adjusts motor torque when bits bog down.

Makita Two-Piece 10.8-Volt LCT203W Combo Kit

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 10:51:20 EST

If you haven't yet bought one of the new ultra-compact driver-drills or impact drivers, you can get both in Makita's two-piece 10.8-volt LCT203W combo kit.