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BRUNT Must Have Work Wear for 2026 As we head into 2026, BRUNT continues to redefine what modern workwear should be—durable enough for the toughest job sites, yet comfortable and versatile for everyday wear. With innovations that blend rugged performance, advanced materials, and all-day support, Brunt’s must-have lineup sets a new standard for the hardworking…
Best Large Capacity Battery Chainsaw of 2025 Welcome to part two of our Top 20-Inch Battery Chainsaw of 2025 – Head-to-Head comparison test. Last month, we covered the 16”-18” class—an excellent size for most users and most tasks. But one of our main goals with this project is to show just how far battery saws…
Smith & Wesson M&P Officer RXP Rechargeable Flashlight 1098726 This Smith & Wesson M&P Officer RXP flashlight is promoted as a great everyday carry flashlight. When first looking at this light and who might benefit from it, public safety and the military come to, but so don’t construction trades. Folks in the trades are constantly…
WUBEN G5 Rechargeable Flashlight My wife tells me I own too many flashlights. Admittedly, I do own almost 2 dozen flashlights and I keep them everywhere in my home and in our cars. I especially love lots of lumens and compact portability. When the WUBEN G5 flashlight arrived to my house, I was intrigued by…
Best Cordless Wet/Dry Vacuum Head-to-Head – 6-12 Gallon Capacity For contractors working on large-scale projects, a high-capacity cordless wet/dry vacuum is more than just a convenience—it’s a necessity. Keeping work spaces clean and debris-free is critical for safety, productivity, and maintaining a professional reputation. Cordless Vacuums Tested For this large capacity head-to-head, we tested seven…
Hud-Son HWB Box Wedge Wood Splitter Review As part of our review of the Hud-Son HWB Box Wedge Wood Splitter, The Tool Lab crew decided to time how quickly they could split and stack 1/3 of a cord of wood. The total time? Just about 21 minutes and 27 seconds. Wood Splitting 1/3 Cord For…
Festool 577728 ETSC 2 150 Cordless Random Orbit Sander (4.0 I-Plus) Festool has introduced a new 18V cordless sander to the lineup this year, and the best part is this: it now runs on the standard Festool 18V battery platform. In the past, Festool’s cordless sanders used the ERGO battery system, which could only be…
Best Battery Chainsaws 2025: Comparison of 16″–18″ Bar Models The Tool Lab Crew recently wrapped up our updated Best Battery Chainsaw Head-to-Head comparison, focusing on chainsaws in the 16″ to 18″ bar range. Our first major test of rear-handle battery-powered chainsaws took place back in Fall 2020. At the time, we were impressed by what…
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