Makita Hybrid Impact Hammer Drill Driver Review XPT02
Drill or impact driver? The obvious answer is both, but what if you have to have one or the other? If budget or space is a consideration, you might be in the position to make that choice. It’s 2018,...
View ArticleMilwaukee M18 FUEL Combo Kit Review 2997-22 – UPDATED with One-Key Information!
Earlier this year our team got to use the new Milwaukee M18 FUEL combo kit (2997-22). This is a 2-tool kit which includes the M18 FUEL 1/2″ Hammer Drill (2804-20) and M18 FUEL impact driver (2853-20)....
View ArticleGetting to Know the Parts of a Drill
Knowing the parts of a drill is key to getting the most out of it. Whether you’re a DIYer expanding your knowledge, the greenest apprentice, or just checking up to make sure we know what we’re talking...
View ArticleImpact Driver Vs. Hammer Drill – What’s the Difference?
Pop quiz, hot shot: what are the major differences between an impact driver and hammer drill? If you’re stumped, you’re not alone. The answer: mechanisms and applications. Let’s drill down to the...
View ArticleDeWalt 20V Max Atomic Compact Tools
DeWalt 20V Max Atomic Tools Resolve to Slim Down Your Core Tools DeWalt 20V Max Atomic Compact Tools are bringing their slimmer profiles to a retailer near you over the next year. The goal is to simply...
View ArticleKwikPro Multi-Head Power Tool System
KwikPro Looks To Crowdfunding to Finance Manufacturing Did you ever wish that your tools operated a bit more like those old Voltron cartoons? ‘Cause the KwikPro Multi-Head Power Tool System kind of...
View ArticleUsing 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...
View ArticleBest Budget Cordless Drill Head to Head Review
The Best Budget Cordless Drill For You Depends on Whether You’re Targeting Price, Performance, or a Balance of Both We tested more than 50 cordless drills and we didn’t ignore the wallet-friendly...
View ArticleBest Cordless Drill Head to Head Review
If you think testing 30+ impact drivers makes for a fun shootout, testing 50+ cordless drills is even better! To figure out who makes the best cordless drill, we looked at everything from performance...
View ArticleBest Cordless Hammer Drill Head to Head Review
Surprises Abound in the Best Cordless Hammer Drill Final Rankings We tested more than 50 cordless drills and nearly half of those are in the running for the best cordless hammer drill. Let’s not get...
View ArticleMakita XPH07T 1/2″ Cordless Hammer Drill Review
We’re getting ready to take a look at the toughest drills available in an update to our 18V Hammer Drill Shootout. As we lead up to it, we’re calling out the only cordless drills to have broken the...
View ArticleMilwaukee M18 FUEL Combo Kit Review 2997-22 – UPDATED with One-Key Information!
Earlier this year our team got to use the new Milwaukee M18 FUEL combo kit (2997-22). This is a 2-tool kit which includes the M18 FUEL 1/2″ Hammer Drill (2804-20) and M18 FUEL impact driver (2853-20)....
View ArticleDeWalt 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...
View ArticleFestool PDC 18/4 QuaDrive Cordless Drill Set Review
Festool is known worldwide for the quality and performance of their shop tools. They’re some of the most desired tools, especially among woodworkers. However, when you step out of the shop and onto the...
View ArticleHilti 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...
View ArticleMetabo 12V Tools with Slide Pack Batteries
In a surprising move, we saw the release of Metabo 12V tools this week, beginning with several key categories. Like every other brand who makes 12V tools, these offer users less power but at...
View ArticleRidgid Gen5X Brushless 2-Tool Kit Review
What is going on over at the Ridgid labs? I’m pretty sure someone switched out the decaf with espresso considering what their team is producing. We’re used to seeing Ridgid come out with new tools in...
View ArticleHilti 12V Cordless Tools Review
When I think of Hilti, I typically think of their impressive concrete tools or muscular cordless tools like their 4-speed 18V drill or the 36V circular saw. The announcement of the Hilti 12V cordless...
View ArticleBosch GSB18V-755CN Hammer Drill Review – Brute Tough
In our recent best cordless hammer drill shootout, the Bosch GSB18V-755CN hammer drill placed second in our medium-duty class. This drill belongs to the Bosch Brute Tough line, representing the very...
View ArticleMakita Sub-Compact Hammer Drill XPH11 Review
Makita Sub-Compact Hammer Drill Nails Most Compact Size in the 18V Class We’ve taken over 50 drills and put them in head to head competitions with each other by their various classes. If that sounds...
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