With every new iteration of cordless tools, we get closer and closer to truly replacing corded tools. In 2017 with all companies combined we are the closest that we have ever been. Tools can run with more power and accomplish things that we have been dreaming of with brushless technology and modern batteries. Although not
Bluetooth in a multimeter? Yes you read that right! Now this isn’t a speaker where you can play your iTunes through but this technology is pretty cool when connected to your phone. But lets talk about the meter first and its capablities before we dive into controlling it with your phone! So first things first
Go into a tool store and I’m pretty sure you can find a whole aisle of just reciprocating saws or what most of us call a “Sawzall.” Milwaukee lead the path with the reciprocating saws and to this day make one of the most comfortable and powerful reciprocating saws. Now over the past year we
Theres something about a a Bosch drill that just makes me smile, it just has that feel of that tool that is going to be around a long time. Them have a reputation for being reliable, long lasting tools, with a quality warranty. A few years back a few guys known as Tools in Action
Thats right! New kid on the block, a cordless belt sander and its from RIDGID. They have been setting the world on fire with awesome release after awesome release in their GEN5X line. What they gave us was a brushless belt sander. Now I can count on one finger the cordless belt sander options
Brushless motors have allowed cordless tools and their capabilities to start to overtake that of corded tools. Notice I say start, its only been the past few years that we have seen the power match that of corded rivals and up until recently, battery run time. Tool companies have started pushing higher voltage tools i.e.
So I am the first one to admit that I am a bit of a snob when it comes to hand tools, just look in my tool box and bags, its flooded with USA Made Klein, Proto, Crafstman (The little bit left) and totally dominated by German Made Wera, Gedore, Knipex, Wiha, Felo. So is
Wow what a great showing of tools we got from Milwaukee at this years NPS. What I will do here is just a simple collaboration of what we got to see this year from all the guys in attendance. For now I will list what we have been shown but I will do my best
Walking down the aisle in your local hardware store there are countless options for tape measures, they come in every color, every brand and many different lengths. Each brand has their higher end and their budget tapes, but what separates one from the other. There are many different factors that make a tape measure great,
There’s a few categories of tools that all tools fall into, and I’m not talking about power tools and hand tools, I’m talking about tools you need, tools you want and tools you can’t live without, but theres another one, the tools you don’t know you can’t live without, odds are, the Knipex plier wrenches
