Milwaukee M12 FUEL 1/4″ Hex Impact Driver

By Robert Robillard

Milwaukee M12 Driver Guest Post:  Jeff Kirk The first tool from Milwaukee that I’ve gotten the chance to review is the Milwaukee M12 FUEL 1/4″ Hex Impact Driver, model number 2453-22. My first impression was this is driver is bigger than other 12 volt impact drivers on the market but it did not disappoint me…

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Milwaukee Laser Distance Meter Kit 2280-20

By Robert Robillard

Milwaukee Laser Distance Meter Kit model number 2280-20 Review By Jeff Kirk, Journeman Carpetner My latest review is of the Milwaukee Laser Distance Meter Kit model number 2280-20. Upon opening it i was very impressed at how compact it is at 1″ thick, 2 ” wide and 4 1/2″ long, The outside of it is…

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Bosch Grinders

By Robert Robillard

Bosch Revamps Grinders I was recently asked to cut four old structural “Lally columns” out of a house and replace them with new columns. (The term Lally column refers to a round, thin walled structural steel column oriented vertically to provide support to structural spans. A Lally column is filled with concrete to prevent buckling.…

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Bosch 18V Lithium-Ion Impact Driver

By Robert Robillard

Bosch 18V Lithium-Ion 1/4 – inch Hex, Impact Driver – Model # 25618-01 By Josh Bordenca The Bosch 18V Lithium-Ion Impact Driver, model number 25618-01, is Bosch’s fastening driver. This 2,800 RPM/3,200 BPM, 125 foot-pound of torque driving machine will have you cruising fasteners home all day long. This impact driver has even claimed the title of…

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DEWALT DCF895 20 Volt XR Brushless Impact

By Robert Robillard

DEWALT DCF895 20 XR Brushless Impact Review The folks at DEWALT recently sent me their DCF895 20 volt XR brushless impact driver to review. I’ve been working in the trades for almost 20 years now and it seems that I find myself  driving more and more fasteners.  Whether it building a deck, installing tile backer…

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SAVAGE 24 inch Lighted Box Beam Level

By Robert Robillard

SAVAGE 24 inch Lighted Box Beam Level, model number SVLB24 Those of us in the field of construction have at one time or another become familiar with or heard the name Swanson. Swanson was known for the time saving creation the Swanson Speed Square. Swanson has now come out with their newest product line, SAVAGE.  More…

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Milwaukee M12 FUEL 1/4 Hex 2 Speed Screwdriver

By Robert Robillard

Milwaukee M12 FUEL 1/4 Hex 2 Speed Screwdriver 2402-20 Review     I first spied the Milwaukee M12 FUEL 1/4 Hex 2 speed Screwdriver at the 2012 Milwaukee Tool media event and I’ve been waiting to tell you folks about it ever since. Milwaukee turned up the heat with their M12 Fuel line – they basically hit…

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Milwaukee 2349-20 12 Volt Power Port

By Robert Robillard

Milwaukee 12V 2349-20 Power Port Review Having a place or option to recharge a cellphone has almost become a necessity these days. That’s why I keep a cell phone charger in my laptop bag, a cigarette charger in my truck and always take an external battery on my travels. Why An External Battery? An external…

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