Makita is getting ready for their LXT 4.0Ah battery launch coming in the next month or two along with some several new cordless tools. The delay in launching was mainly due to efforts of keeping charging times as low as possible which it looks like Makita has succeeded in having the shortest charge times. One other issue which they have …
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Ingersoll Rand 20V Cordless Tools Welcome Their New Additions
The Ingersoll Rand IQv20 Impact Wrench is a pretty awesome tool. In fact, it is so awesome, that I have fielded calls from customers who have told me that this tool is far too strong for them, and they need an older, not-quite-as-awesome version of it to do their job. While it is true that the crushing 1100 ft-lbs. of …
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Dremel 8220 Cordless 12V High Performance Rotary Tool Review
When presented with a cordless dremel to use, I immediately flashed back to the week I spent working in Panama City, Panama, where I made the ill advised purchase of a cordless dremel. The tool only came with one battery, and the run time on one charge was so short that I spent about 10% of my time on the …
Read MoreDewalt Lithium Ion 4.0Ah Batteries – Same Size & Weight
It looks like we are seeing a trend with the launch of Metabo 4.0Ah, Hitachi 4.0Ah and New Makita Battery Patent for what is probably their 4.0Ah. Now with Dewalt launching a 4.0Ah Lithium Ion battery next month in Europe (US to follow) it seems like everyone will be making the switch soon enough. It was only about a …
Read MoreMilwaukee Tool, What’s to Come Second Half of 2011
We are not sure how many times the words “disruptive innovation” were used in the single day Milwaukee press event but certainly it was much higher than we could have counted. While we are still not 100% sure how their new products are disruptive; it was clear the guys at Milwaukee have been hard at work on the innovation …
Read MoreMilwaukee M18 Free Tool Mail-In Rebate for 48-11-1828
From now until September 30th, 2010 when you buy (2) Milwaukee M18 XC Batteries 48-11-1828 ($129, Ohio Power Tool) you can also get your choice of a FREE M18 TOOL. This promotion is a great deal if you are already shopping for an additional M18 XC battery or if you are looking to expand on your current M18 Cordless Tools. …
Read MoreBosch 18V Litheon Combo Kits – Free 3rd Battery
While supplies last, at Ohio Power Tool you can get a Free 3rd Battery instantly with the purchase of the CLPK40-180 ($475) or the CLPK50-180 ($550) combo kits. The CLPK50-180 is actually the CLPK40-180 kit with the Impactor 25618B, but for only $75 more it’s one great deal. The free 3rd battery ships right away with your tool (no mail-in rebates) …
Read MoreBosch Compact Combo – Impactor & Drill/Driver CLPK23-180 – $219
This deal is for the CLKP23-180 which is pretty awesome considering the Impactor alone with 2 SlimPak batteries typically costs more. A little late to the 18V lithium ion playing field Bosch is making up for it with arguably some of the best new 18 volt lithium tools around. Each tool is typically equal to or more powerful than competitions, …
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