Milwaukee M12 Fuel ½ Inch Drill/Driver Review

By Robert Robillard

Review of the Milwaukee M12 Fuel ½” Drill/Driver      By Wayne Cormier I’m a builder/re-modeler with over 35 years experience in the trade. As a contractor it is essential to have the right tools for the job. They help increase productivity and save money on labor cost. If a tool can save me time it takes…

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DEWALT Compact Job Site Radio DCR018

By Robert Robillard

DEWALT Cordless Compact Job Site Radio with Multi-Port Interface Review  I recently had the opportunity to test and review the new DEWALT Compact Job Site Radio DCR018.  You should expect to see this radio in August. I like music on the job site, if it can be played at a reasonable level and does not…

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Milwaukee M12 Fuel Drill Driver Giveaway

By Robert Robillard

Milwaukee M12 Fuel 1/2 Inch Drill Driver 2403-22 Tool Giveaway The folks at Milwaukee are offering my newsletter subscribers the chance to win their M12™ FUEL ½” Drill/Driver (2403-20/22).  The 2403-22 drill driver integrates three innovative cordless technologies that help the tool achieve up to 10X longer life, 2X more power and 4X more run-time.…

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DEWALT DCF680 Gyroscopic Screwdriver

By Robert Robillard

DEWALT 8 Volt Gyroscopic Screwdriver DCF680 Back in May when I attended the 2013 DEWALT media event I got a sneak peek at DEWALT’s new 8V  DEWALT DCF680 Gyroscopic Screwdriver. How It Works: The 8V DEWALT DCF680 Gyroscopic Screwdriver includes gyroscopic technology that senses hand motion.  How cool is that? To operate, the user has…

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Paslode CF325LI Cordless Framing Nailer

By Robert Robillard

Paslode CF325Li  Lithium-ion 30 Degree Cordless Framing Nailer Review: I’ve been using Paslode pneumatic and cordless nailers for at least two years and have been very happy with their performance.  Recently Paslode sent me the Paslode CF325LI Cordless Framing Nailer and asked me my thought on it’s  performance as compared to the older cordless NiCad version that…

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Paslode Cordless Lithium Ion Finish Nailer

By Robert Robillard

Paslode Cordless 16 Gauge Angled Lithium Ion Finish Nailer As a residential remodeling contractor I’m a huge believer in time saved is money earned. When you consider the time it takes to set up and put away a compressor, hose and pneumatic nailer you’ll understand why I’m a fan of the  Paslode Cordless Lithium Ion…

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Paslode CF325Li Lithium-ion Cordless Framing Nailer

By Robert Robillard

Paslode Fuel Powered Framing Nailer With Lithium-ion Battery Paslode the trail blazers in cordless nailer technology just released a new cordless, Lithium-Ion framing nailer, Model CF325Li. The Paslode CF325Li now has a battery that is lighter and lasts five times longer than the Ni-Cad battery.  It offers the user the ability to drives 50 percent…

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DEWALT 20 Volt Brushless Impact Driver

By Robert Robillard

DEWALT 20 Volt MAX 1/4-inch Impact Drivers (DCF895C2, DCF895L2 and DCF895B)   DEWALT just announced they are releasing three new 1/4-inch Brushless Impact Drivers.  This is a first-ever for DEWALT.  At 3.6 pounds and 5-1/4″ in length this new driver looks very similar to it’s 20 Volt older sibling but as DEWALT Product Manager Jeremy Torok says “We like…

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