Ever heard of wearing a jacket during the hottest summer months? Well now you can will the all new Makita 18v Cooling Jacket!

Official Makita Press Release 

Keep cooler in hot job site conditions with the 18V LXT® Cordless High Visibility Fan Jacket. The 18V LXT® Cordless High Visibility Fan Jacket utilizes the same 18V lithium-ion slide-style batteries that work in your power tools. Fan units provide air circulation inside the jacket for up to 11.25 hours of run time on the high setting when using a 5.0Ah LXT battery (BL1850, sold separately).

Milwaukee Tools To Release All New (FISH STICKS) Designed Specifically For The Challenges Associated With Fishing Wire

Milwaukee Tool continues to grow its hand tool solutions for electricians with the addition of Fish Sticks. Designed specifically for the challenges associated with fishing wire, the new solutions offer superior durability, visibility, and functionality throughout these key installation applications.

Milwaukee Tool 2019 Monthly Round-Up. Some of the newest Milwaukee Tools To Be Released In 2019

CORDLESS TOOLS

M18 FORCE LOGIC 750 MCM Dieless Crimper

Milwaukee Tool is proud to unveil the simplest way to crimp without dies. The M18™ FORCE LOGIC™ 750 MCM Dieless Crimper utilizes an industry-first, groundbreaking technology called Auto Distance Control. Auto Distance Control enables the tool to sense the instant it contacts the connector, applying a precise pressure for each size based on crimp distance. This revolutionary technology delivers optimal compression for each individual size allowing for one crimp UL Classified connections and uniform crimp appearance across the entire capacity range. Available June 2019 Product Page: Click Here Whitepaper: Click Here Photos: Click Here Video: Click Here

Makita To Release 18V LXT Lithium‑Ion Brushless Cordless 4,000 RPM Drywall Screwdriver Kit, with Autofeed Magazine (5.0Ah)

Official Makita Tools Press Release 

The 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Cordless Drywall Screwdriver Kit (model XSF03TX2) is a welcome solution for drywall contractors for hanging sheetrock, metal framing, installing subfloors, backer board, and decking applications. It's powered by a Makita BL™ Brushless Motor for longer run time, increased power and speed, and longer tool life. With the exclusive Push Drive™ Technology, the 18V Drywall Screwdriver can be set on lock-on mode so the motor starts only when the fastener is engaged. This gives contractors a quieter work environment, and also saves on battery power. It’s built for added durability with Extreme Protection Technology (XPT™), which is engineered for improved dust and water resistance for operation in harsh job site conditions.

Make Nut-Ready Cuts with Milwaukee Tool’s New M18 Brushless Threaded Rod Cutter

MILWAUKEE, WI- Milwaukee Tool is proud to unveil a new dedicated solution for making cuts in the most common sizes of threaded rod. The M18™ Brushless Threaded Rod Cutter delivers clean, burr-free cuts for threading nuts on by hand. It also has the power to cut through 1/4”, 3/8” and 1/2" mild steel or 1/4” and 3/8" stainless steel threaded rod in seconds.

Milwaukee USB Rechargeable Utility Hot Stick Light Sets New Standard for Inline Hot Stick Lighting set to release in 2019!

MILWAUKEE, WI- Milwaukee Tool continues to deliver unprecedented innovation for the Power Utility Industry with the introduction of the USB Rechargeable Utility Hot Stick Light. This lighting solution attaches to any universal hot stick and is built with two separate LED lights that provide 350 lumens of TRUEVIEW™ high-output lighting for up to 8 hours, setting a new standard for inline hot stick lighting.

New M18 FUEL 7/16” Utility Impact Wrench is First to Be Made Specifically for Linemen

MILWAUKEE, WI- Milwaukee Tool continues to deliver unprecedented innovation for the Power Utility Industry with the introduction of the M18 FUEL™ 7/16” Hex Utility High Torque Impact Wrench w/ ONE-KEY™.  The industry’s only cordless impact wrench made specifically for Linemen, this is also the world’s fastest-drilling cordless 7/16” impact wrench, delivering 30% faster drilling than other cordless options available. The new tool also provides up to 750 ft-lbs max torque for powerful breakaway capability and has features uniquely designed to offer Linemen maximum control such as an extended handle and QUIK-LOK™ chuck.

New M18 FORCE LOGIC 10,000 psi Hydraulic Pump Provides the Easiest Way to Power Hydraulics

MILWAUKEE, WI – Milwaukee Tool continues to bring productivity to new heights in the utility industry with the introduction of the M18™ FORCE LOGIC™ 10,000 psi Hydraulic Pump – the easiest way to power hydraulics. Designed to be fully compatible with all existing 10,000 psi-rated hydraulic hoses and single-acting heads, this new hydraulic pump is up to 80% smaller and 75 lbs lighter than gas units for one-person carry and easiest set-up. A high-pressure flow rate that’s 3X faster than other cordless pumps delivers gas-like performance including 24 second cycle times and up to 60 presses on a single battery on 1590 ACSR connectors. The M18™ FORCE LOGIC™* 10,000 psi Hydraulic Pump fundamentally changes the way transmission lines get installed.

New M18 FUEL SUPER HAWG Right-Angle Drill Delivers the Power and Speed to Replace Corded Tools

MILWAUKEE, WI – Milwaukee Tool continues to innovate in a category they invented 70 years

ago by delivering ground-breaking performance with the introduction of the next generation of

M18 FUEL™ SUPER HAWGS® with the power and speed to replace corded right angle drills.

Designed from the ground-up with an upgraded POWERSTATE™ Brushless Motor and

optimized REDLINK PLUS™ electronics and paired the REDLITHIUM™ HIGH-OUTPUT 6.0AH

Batteries, the new M18 FUEL™ SUPER HAWG® has the power to drill 6-1/4” holes through 6”

beam at corded speed, as well delivering the run-time to complete single family home rough-ins

or the ability to rough-in multiple multi-family units on a single charge.

Milwaukee Announces 2 New PACKOU Additions: Dolly and Mounting Plate

MILWAUKEE, WI -- Milwaukee Tool continues to revolutionize tool transportation, organization,

and storage for the trades with the addition of two new solutions to their widely popular

PACKOUT™ Modular Storage System*. The PACKOUT™ System is not only the most versatile

and durable modular storage system in the industry, it is also the largest with the launch of

these new products. Through an intuitive and quick attachment mechanism, the new

PACKOUT™ Dolly and Mounting Plate allow users additional options for transporting and

storing their existing PACKOUT™ collections.

Milwaukee Tool To Release All New M12 FUEL SURGE 1/4" HEX HYDRAULIC DRIVER in August 2019!

MILWAUKEE, WI- Milwaukee Tool continues to revolutionize the tool industry with the

introduction of the new M12 FUEL™ SURGE™ ¼” Hex Hydraulic Driver. As the first 12V

subcompact hydraulic driver in the market, the SURGE™ uses a technology called FLUIDDRIVE™ Hydraulic Powertrain* which delivers 2X less noise and vibration and maintains peak

torque longer than standard impact drivers.

Milwaukee Unveils A Rear Handle Circ Saw – Faster Than Corded, More Run-Time Than Other Cordless Options

MILWAUKEE, WI- Unwavering in their dedication to delivering productivity-enhancing solutions

that provide the right blend of power, speed, and run-time, Milwaukee Tool is proud to announce

the M18 FUEL™ 7-1/4” Rear Handle Circular Saw. The new 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. It also features the most run-time of any cordless rear handle circular saw, capable of

making up 570 cuts in 2x4 per charge.

Milwaukee Unveils Their First Line of Framing Nailers and an Upgraded 18ga Brad Nailer

MILWAUKEE, WI- Milwaukee Tool continues to expand its line of cordless solutions from frame

to finish with the introduction of their very first cordless framing nailers, the M18 FUEL™ 21°

Framing Nailer and M18 FUEL™ 30° Framing Nailer. Delivering the power to sink nails in

engineered lumber, these framing nailers can also fire up to 3 nails per second with no gas

cartridges. Milwaukee® will also launch a completely redesigned compact M18 FUEL™ 18ga

Brad Nailer with the power to consistently drive nails in soft and hard words while leaving clean

nail holes, and with no ramp-up time.

DEWALT announces its new XTREME Subcompact Series! FULL PRESS RELEASE

TOWSON, MD (June 5, 2019) – DEWALT announces the XTREME Subcompact Series™ tools, a line of five compact and performance-packed brushless 12V MAX* tools. The new line offers powerful, ergonomic solutions for a variety of applications including electrical, drywall, remodeling, automotive, metalworking, woodworking, and masonry applications.