DeWalt recently announced the launch of a 12 Volt MAX Lithium Ion 3/8" Drill/Driver Kit (DCD710S2) as part of its new 12 Volt MAX cordless platform. The 12V MAX Drill/Driver provides power in a small, compact size, ideal for accessing tight spaces larger tools can’t go. It's also easy to just stick the drill in your tool pouch or clip it on your belt. The drill/driver is lightweight and compact yet powerful enough to handle a variety of jobs, making it ideal for remodelers, electricians, cabinet installers, woodworkers and other professionals who are tasked with fastening and drilling applications.

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The first generation of Bosch's 12V line of tools was impressive, but the fact that just about three years later they released a third generation impact driver means that they are coming after the market with a vengeance. The case in point would be the brand new PS41-2A Impact Driver. For this review I was able to solicit the second-gen PS40-2A from a friend and therefore face off the newer model against its predecessor. The results definitely proved that the new impact driver didn't just get smaller, it got more powerful - as the revised specs indicate.

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DeWalt recently announced the launch of a 12V MAX Lithium Ion 1/4" Impact Driver Kit (DCF815S2) and 3/8” Impact Wrench Kit (DCF813S2) as part of its new 12 Volt MAX Lithium Ion cordless platform. Weighing just over two pounds, the impact driver and impact wrench are compact and lightweight for ease of use in tight areas or overhead applications. Both products incorporate a contoured grip, designed for comfort and balance, as well as three LED lights that provide visibility without shadows in dark work areas.The small, lightweight design of these tools is ideal for cabinetmakers and HVAC professionals, as well as electrical, mechanical and general contractors who perform fastening applications; often overhead or in tight spaces.

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DeWalt's new 12 Volt MAX Combo Kit is compact and lightweight, allowing contractors to easily access tight areas for jobsite versatility. Three LED lights eliminate shadows on work surfaces and provide improved visibility to ensure better accuracy, compared to existing products on the market. For added convenience, a one hand loading 1/4-inch hex chuck allows users to simply push in the bit to lock it in place as well as accepts a 1" bit tip to fit into the tightest spaces. The clutch of the driver is easy to access, and 0-1,050 RPMs deliver the speed that contractors demand, while the impact driver's 950 in-lbs of torque is industry-leading.

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Weighing 2.2 pounds, DeWalt's new 12 Volt MAX Screwdriver is compact and lightweight, allowing contractors to easily access tight areas for jobsite versatility. Three LED lights eliminate shadows on work surfaces and provide improved visibility to ensure better accuracy, compared to existing products on the market. For added convenience, a one hand loading 1/4-inch hex chuck allows users to simply push in the bit to lock it in place as well as accepts a 1" bit tip to fit into the tightest spaces. The clutch is easy to access, and 0-1,050 RPMs deliver the speed that contractors demand.

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Bosch's new PS21-2A 12V Pocket Driver improves significantly upon last year's model (the PS20-2A). Suffice it to say, Bosch has completely re-engineered the guts of this driver, tripling its torque and shrinking its footprint by a striking amount. They also beefed up the lithium-ion battery, giving the tool a nice tweak in the power department and showing that Bosch is serious about its technology. The purpose of the tool is to fill the needs of all manner of users, from contractors who want a handy, portable driver, to homeowners looking to obtain a beefy, lightweight solution for all their small project needs.

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Last year we put our hands on the Bosch PS40-2A 12V Impact Driver, which turned out to be a tool that packed a lot of punch in a small footprint. About a year later we're getting to lay hold of some more miniature powerhouses, the first of which is the PS31-2A 3/8" Cordless Drill/Driver. We've been big on the importance and sheer convenience these new 12V tools provide and it was great to be able to take Bosch's newest product to the bench and on the jobsite to see what it could do.

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The 2415-21 Milwaukee M12 3/8" Right Angle Drill Kit makes it easy to drill holes and install fasteners in tight spaces thanks to its compact head size, a 3/8" ratcheting chuck and a locking spindle. Milwaukee is all about making certain tasks easier and this drill is ideally suited for cabinet installers, furniture builders and anyone else that has to work in confined spaces.

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Nowadays, cordless drills come with multiple speeds and adjustable clutches. These are good things if you know how to properly set them. To help simplify things, Black & Decker has come out with the SS18SB-2 SmartSelect 18V Drill/Driver so that you don't have to guess what settings to use. Whether you are trying to drive a tiny screw or drill a 1" hole with a spade bit, the settings on this drill are super easy to set for just the task you have at hand.

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The Milwaukee 2410-22 M12 Cordless 3/8" Drill/Driver Kit features a compact 12V Li-Ion battery powered drill/driver that packs in full size tool features like an all metal locking chuck, 250 in-lbs of torque and a two-speed transmission. The M12 line of tools from Milwaukee is designed for the professional contractor that needs more from their tools in a compact form, so that they can fit into small spaces and not have the fatigue that is associated with larger, heavier tools.

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The new Milwaukee 2455-22 M12 Cordless No-Hub Coupling Driver Kit is specifically designed to quickly install no-hub couplings with accuracy and repeatability. With specific torque settings for 60 and 80 in/lbs, this is the first tool of this kind in the industry. The No-Hub Driver has the ability to fasten up to 300 clamps on a single charge and it is supposed to be accurate for up to 25,000 clamps before it needs to be recalibrated.

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