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Makita 12V Max CXT System Advances to Next Generation
Makita 12V Max CXT System to Welcome Brushless Models The Makita 12V Max CXT System came out with a slide style battery pack and ushered in a season of focus on 12 volt tools for Makita. The next...
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Using Hammer Drills vs Rotary Hammers
So you’ve got some holes to drill. In concrete. Well, that changes things. Sure, you might be able to get by with a regular drill and a masonry bit, but then again you might not. Depending on how hard...
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Bosch HDS183 Brushless Compact Hammer Drill
It seems like new cordless drills and drivers are coming out every week. With plenty of brands to choose from, 12V and 18V classes, compact, heavy duty, brushed, brushless, drills, hammer drills,...
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Bosch HDH183 & Bosch DDH183 Added to Brute Tough Line
Bosch recently upgraded the design and function of its 18V Brute Tough drill series. The new Bosch DDH183 and Bosch HDH183 drills now feature KickBack Control to help reduce injuries in bind up...
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Bosch Connected Power Tools Video Preview
We got to attend the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show this year and spied a new development that signified yet another industry leader moving towards smart tech. The new Bosch Connected Power Tools use...
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Ryobi 18V One+ SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer Drill
What tool is so useful that it’s literally out of this world? I submit the rotary hammer, which NASA included on the Mars rover Curiosity. When the job calls for making holes in stone and concrete or...
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DeWalt Tool Connect Just Got Better – And One-Key Isn’t Alone Anymore
DeWalt Tool Connect is the name of DeWalt’s smart tool connection that started with more of a fizzle than an explosion like Milwaukee’s One-Key system. The reason for the lackluster beginning is that...
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Top 10 Tools at Milwaukee NPS 2017
Milwaukee NPS 2017 (that’s New Product Symposium) showcased the latest and upcoming tools for the next 6 months from the popular Pro brand. As usual, Pro Tool Reviews made the trip to cover the show on...
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Best Cordless Combo Kit: 4-Tool Kit Buying Guide
One of the best ways to jump into a new battery platform is a combo kit. The best cordless combo kit will give you a couple of higher batteries and more than just a couple of tools. Some manufacturers...
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Hilti SF 6H-A22 22V Hammer Drill Driver
Well, I am a man of my word, so just as I promised you in my review of the Hilti Impact SID 4-A22, I’ve got the scoop on the Hilti SF 6H-A22 22V Hammer Drill Driver ready for you. This tool also part...
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Best Brushless Combo Kit: 6-Tool Kit Buying Guide
Finding the best brushless combo kit isn’t easy. There are all kinds of kit options out there, but many Pros will settle in looking at 6-tool kits. 3-tool kits are available, but they tend to miss one...
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Bosch 36V Drill Models Coming for Brute Tough Line
I’ve spent some time digesting the latest announcement about the new Bosch 36V Drill and 36V Hammer Drill. They’re part of the Brute Tough lineup and there are some real benefits to the features that...
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How Are Hammer Drills Different Than Rotary Hammers?
Are hammer drills different than rotary hammers? That’s the question we tackle in this edition of Training the Apprentice. You aren’t the first person to wonder this, and you won’t be the last. For...
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Drill Vs Impact Driver: PTR Head 2 Head Video
For the first ever PTR Head 2 Head, we tackle one of the more frequent questions to come our way in the drill vs impact driver conversation – which one is better at driving screws? I’ve got some pretty...
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Auger Bit Vs Spade Bit: PTR Head 2 Head
So you need to drill a 1″ hole in wood. A standard twist bit isn’t going to do the job. Auger bit vs spade bit – which one is the best accessory for the job? There are Pros and Cons to both. Spade bits...
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Using DeWalt Tool Connect: The Definitive Guide
Connected tools are no longer just a Milwaukee thing. DeWalt is the second (and surely not the last) to push into the field of smart tools with user control and customization. But is using DeWalt Tool...
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DeWalt Tool Connect Hammer Drill Review DCD997
DeWalt is bringing much more function to the Tool Connect lineup with the introduction of several connected tools to go along with their Bluetooth batteries, tracking tag, and Bluetooth adapter. The...
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Hitachi MultiVolt Tools Due in September
Hitachi MultiVolt tools are coming this September with a focus on improving cordless tool power on their new 36V system. To understand the direction Hitachi is taking, it’s helpful to understand their...
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Makita XT328M Brushless Combo Kit
Large construction companies have to buy, maintain, and replace huge numbers of tools. But the smaller contractor doesn’t deal with that kind of quantity. So when it comes to saving money on tools,...
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New Ridgid Tools 2018: Summer Update
For those of you who appreciate Ridgid’s aim to produce quality tools at prices that won’t put you in the poor house, take a look at the new Ridgid tools coming available this spring and summer....
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