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Milwaukee M12 FUEL ¼ Inch Impact Driver

By Robert Robillard

Milwaukee M12 FUEL ¼Inch Hex Impact Driver, Model 2453-22 Recently, I was given the opportunity to test and review the M12 FUEL impact driver by Milwaukee. I have been hesitant to jump into the subcompact market due to limitations in battery life and power. When tool manufacturers began introducing brush-less technology to this market, I…

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New Tools and Product Media Event

By Robert Robillard

2013 Stanley, DEWALT, Bostitch and PorterCable Media Event We recently attended a media event in New York where four major tool brands shared some of their latest and greatest tool and accessory releases.  With over 450 new releases this year you can imagine how excited we were to be part of it. STANLEY Brand: The…

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Milwaukee M12 FUEL 1/2-in Hammer Drill Driver

By Robert Robillard

Milwaukee M12 FUEL 1/2-inch Brush-less Motor Hammer Drill Driver 2404-22 I recently got my hands on the Milwaukee M12 FUEL 1/2-in Hammer Drill Driver to review. I currently own a few Milwaukee tools from the M12 line and I love them! I own the subcompact drill, inspection camera and Halogen flash light. These tools have…

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Senco DuraSpin 18 Volt Auto-Feed Screw Driver DS212

By Robert Robillard

Senco DuraSpin 18-V Cordless Auto-Feed Screw Driver The folks at Senco just released their newSenco DuraSpin 18 Volt Auto-Feed Screw Driver DS212 .  This new 18 volt cordless version is a 2” auto-feed screwdriver can drive between 500 to 700 screws per charge, depending on the screw length and substrate. The DuraSpin brand is is…

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Makita Ultra Magnetic Driver Bit Set Giveaway

By Phil Benevides

Win a 21 Piece Makita Impact GOLD Ultra Magnetic Driver Bit Set Enter below for a chance to WIN this innovative new driver bit set from Makita! WINNER UPDATE: Thomas Gallant from Winthrop Massachusetts won this giveaway.  Disclosure: This Makita Ultra Magnetic Driver Bit Set Giveaway and Post is sponsored by Makita, but all opinions are…

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Blink by Malcolm Gladwell

By Robert Robillard

Malcolm Gladwell’s “BLINK”  The Power of Thinking Without Thinking I recently finished Blink by Malcolm Gladwell.  I read it in a few sittings…. that good! Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking is a 2005 book by Malcolm Gladwell, in which he explores the power of the trained mind to make split second decisions. Thin-slicing…

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21 Piece Makita Impact GOLD Ultra Magnetic Driver Bit Set Review

By Phil Benevides

Makita Impact Gold 21 Piece Driver Bit Set Review Disclosure: This Makita Ultra Magnetic Driver Bit Set Review is sponsored by Makita, but all opinions are my own. Please see below for additional disclosure on this Makita Ultra Magnetic Driver Bit Set Review.   Why do you need special bits for Impact Drivers? As the Impact Driver…

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Bosch 23 Gauge Pin Nailer FNS138-23

By Robert Robillard

Bosch FNS138-23 23 Gauge 1-3/8-Inch Pin Nailer Review The folks at Bosch recently sent us their Bosch 23 Gauge Pin Nailer FNS138-23 to review and evaluate. What’s The Hype With Pin Nailers? Pin nailers seem to be getting more and more popular with woodworkers and trim carpenters and there is a good reason for it.…

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