Tuesday, July 31, 2018

Milwaukee Tool is launching the industry's FIRST cordless stubby impact wrenches! (See all the info here!)




Official Milwaukee Tool Press Release 07/31/2018
MILWAUKEE, WI- By harnessing the power, performance, and run-time of M12 FUEL™ technology*, Milwaukee Tool is proud to announce the industry’s first cordless stubby impacts, the M12 FUEL™ Stubby Impact Wrenches. The most compact cordless impact wrenches on the market, Milwaukee’s new Stubby Impacts allow more access in tight spaces while delivering the power to complete many of the most demanding tasks.

Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Weather Guard Defender Truck Box gets our pick for the best truck tool box of 2018




Tool Review Zone has been on a quest to find the best saddle Truck box of the 2018 year, and we found a winner in the all new Weather Guard Defender Aluminum Compact Saddle Truck Box.
During our quest to find the all-around best tool box, we looked at a few different things.

Tuesday, July 17, 2018

(Bits and Blades) The best bits and blades you should own for saws, drills and impacts in 2018.



Tool Review Zone has been testing and reviewing the latest and greatest bits and and blades on the market during the 2018 year. Though performance was #1 on our list, we also took price into account. Check out the brands below that made our list for 2018. 

How does the Bosch GLM 42 BLAZE 135 ft. Laser Measure with Full Color Display Model measure up? Here is what we think. (Model # GLM 42)

Bosch GLM 42 BLAZE 135 ft. Laser Measure Model # GLM 42


Today we are looking at the Bosch BLAZE 135 ft. Laser Measure with color display. The Blaze has become very popular in the world of construction because of the ease of use, and durability, but the new color screen really adds to the greatness of this awesome little measure.

Friday, July 13, 2018

The wait is finally over as RIDGID is releasing their all new RIDGID MEGAMAX!




The wait is finally over as Team RIDGID has been waiting for the release of the all new RIDGID MEGAMAX. After three years, RIDGID has been working on their multi-functional that allows RIDGID users to transform one tool into four different tools.

Milwaukee Tool Continues Rapid Growth in the United States with a $32 Million Headquarters Expansion Project



Official Milwaukee Press Release

07/13/2018
MILWAUKEE, WI- Milwaukee Tool will begin construction on another major expansion of its Global Headquarters Campus in Brookfield, Wisc. With a total investment of $32MM, the new advanced manufacturing and R&D facility is expected to create 350 new jobs, continuing a strong track record of rapid growth for the company within the United States.

Wednesday, July 11, 2018

Milwaukee® Makes an Upgrade to Its Leading Tower Light


Official Milwaukee Press Release 

In late 2015 Milwaukee Tool launched the first cordless tower light in the industry – the M18™ ROCKET™ LED Tower Light. In their continuing dedication to delivering on user needs, Milwaukee has increased the performance and added additional features to make users more productive. The light provides dual power functionality by giving users the ability to operate the light for up to 12 hours on one M18™ XC 5.0 pack, or off a standard extension cord. The performance has also been increased by 25%, now providing 2500 lumens. The name of this new light will be the M18™ ROCKET™ Dual Power Tower Light.

Tuesday, July 10, 2018

Milwaukee Announces the "NEXT BREAKTHROUGH" In Their M18 FUEL Line. Expands Drilling and Fastening Arsenal with New M18 Brushless and Upgraded Compact Brushless Drills/Drivers






Official Milwaukee Tool Press Release

As you know, in May, we announced the “Next Breakthrough in M18™ FUEL” with the next generation of our best-selling M18 FUEL™ Hammer Drill, Drill/Driver, and Impact Driver. What makes these new drilling and fastening solutions truly ground-breaking is the completely redesigned motor and mechanical and electrical components within them – essentially throwing out the old “play book” for drill and impact design and writing our own (More info found here).

Monday, July 9, 2018

DEWALT’s 20-Volt MAX XR Mid-Torque Brushless 1/2 in. Impact Wrench may be small, but it packs some big power. (DCF894B)




DEWALT recently released their new ½ in. impact wrench, but don’t let the size of this little monster fool you. At only 3.8 lbs, this baby produces 3,100 IMP (Impacts per Minute), has a maximum speed of 2,000 RPM, and produces 3,960 Torque lb-in!

Thursday, July 5, 2018

DEWALTS 20-Volt MAX XR Lithium-Ion Cordless Brushless Drill/Impact Combo Kit Gives You Everything You Will Ever Need To Make Holes And Fasten Material. (DCK283D2)

Model# DCK287D1M1

We have been reviewing a lot more DEWALT Tools lately, and we have to say, they really are DEWALT Tough. Today we are looking that the DEWALT 20-Volt MAX XR Lithium-Ion Cordless Brushless Drill/Impact Combo Kit (2-Tool) with (2) Batteries (1) 2Ah, (1) 4Ah,Charger and Bag DCK283D2

Monday, July 2, 2018

Milwaukee tool now lets you achieve 15amp corded power with the M18 fuel 7-1/4 Circular saw ( 2732-21HD)

m18 fuel 7-1/4 Circ saw (2732-21HD)

Official Milwaukee Tool Press Release:

The M18 FUEL™ 7-1/4” Circular Saw not only generates the power of a 15amp corded saw but it also cuts faster than the leading corded units available in the industry. With increases in overall power and run-time across the board, this new circular saw boasts performance like none other and can make up to 750 cuts in 2x4 per charge. 
($399 for kit)

Milwaukee Tool’s New Season of Heated Gear Kicks Off with Updated Jackets, Hoodies and new AXIS™ Jackets & Vests That Heat 3X Faster


Official Milwaukee Tool Press Release 07/02/2018

MILWAUKEE, WI – This fall, Milwaukee Tool will kick off its ninth season of heated gear with a refreshed line of Heated Gear products. All gear will feature faster heating technology, garment improvements, as well as overall enhancements to vastly improve the wearer’s experience. In addition, Milwaukee® will also introduce a brand new Heated Gear category with the addition of M12™ Heated AXIS™ Jackets and Vests.
M12™ Heated TOUGHSHELL™ Jackets

Dewalt releases two new framing nailers, but something seems very familiar about them

New DEWALT 20V MAX* XR® 21º Plastic Collated Framing Nailer and 30º Paper Collated Framing Nailer Help Minimize Downtime Between Shots with...