Power Tool Reviews

Often, power tools are where it’s “at”. When people visit the site, they want to know who makes the best corded and cordless power tools. This includes drills, drivers, hammer drills, saws, lights, sanders, multi-tools, best shop vacs, and more. These powered tools have reduced the time it takes to complete many jobs and tasks tradesmen work on every day. Our power tool reviews take the most recent tools and talk about how they rate and rank in the industry. Our reviews are targeted and written for the tradesman and business owner. Our goal is to allow the Pros a chance to see which recent developments in the industry are increasing productivity and which are just gimmicks. We also want to help you know which power tools are best overall. For this, we have round-up articles to find the best cordless hammer drill, best impact driver, and the best reciprocating saw. If these don’t help you find the best power tools, we don’t know what will.

Bosch 1" SDS-plus BULLDOG Xtreme Rotary Hammer 11255VSR Preview

Bosch 11255VSR SDS-plus BULLDOG Xtreme Rotary Hammer

Bosch bills this as the fastest, longest lasting breed of rotary hammer. The totally redesigned BULLDOG Xtreme outlasts the competition in both speed and performance. A side-mounted multi-function selector allows 3 modes of operation: rotary hammer, hammer-only and rotation-only mode. Vario-Lock Positioning rotates and locks the chisel into 36 different positions to optimize your working angle. The patented rotating brush plate provides equal power in both forward and reverse, so you get as much torque and speed coming out as you do going in. There are also some nice minor touches, like how the cord turret has a 35-degree pivot for added flexibility and longer cord life.

Bosch CS10 Circular Saw

Bosch CS10 7-1/4″ Circular Saw Preview

Bosch CS10 features a powerful 15-amp, high output motor, Bosch’s 7-1/4″ Circular Saw offers fast, smooth cutting at a variety of different angles. An advanced composite footplate means increased stability and precision accuracy. Weighing in at just 10.3 lbs. An unobstructed view of the cut line means better visibility for more exact cuts. With a soft grip handle for added comfort, and a blower for better dust control, this is one user-friendly tool. The CS10 also Features a 56-degree bevel capacity, along with positive detents at 22.5 and 46 degrees for working on a wide variety of projects.

Bosch CS5 circular saw

Bosch CS5 7-1/4″ Left-Blade Circular Saw Preview

The Bosch CS5 focuses on line of sight, power and durability with its 15 Amps Power that provides power to cut through 3/4″ plywood and other dense materials, left blade Design gives users the clearest line of sight for easy and accurate cutting. Also, it features improved Spindle Lock for quick and easy blade change, an aluminum Upper and Lower Guard, On-Tool Wrench Storage plus 56° Bevel Capacity Clear viewing area of cut line, and Anti-Snag Lower Guard.

Bosch 1640VS finecut handsaw

Bosch 1640VS Finecut Power Handsaw Preview

The Bosch 1640VS is a versatile, powerful handsaw for flush-cutting and precision sawing applications. Loaded with features, this Finecut model has a variable speed setting that lets you match the power to the project, a left or right-side blade mount, and an ergonomic design that offers comfortable handling. With its tool-free blade change system you’ll find swapping blades is a real snap, and the large on/off switch has an integrated gripping surface for easy access.

Bosch 14.4V Brute Tough Cordless Drill Driver 33614

Bosch 14.4V Brute Tough Cordless Drill Driver 33614 Preview

Bosch 14.4V Brute Tough Cordless Drill/Driver 33614 offers a built-in overload protection, Durashield housing constructed to withstand real world conditions, and Ergonomic Soft Grip Handle Design. Also, it features Externally changeable brushes, Finger groove that provides additional grip options, a Ratcheting 1/2″ single sleeve chuck for one-handed operation, Snap hook to carry or secure tool, and Steel reinforced collar that enhances durability and protection. In addition, two speed gearbox optimized for two modes of operation(High torque mode produces more than 450 in./lbs. of torque and high speed mode generates 1500 RPM), Unibody powertrain which maintains alignment between clutch, gearbox, and motor for the most durable drivetrain system on the market, and Variable Speed Soft Grip Trigger.

Bosch 14.4V Brute Tough Drill Driver 35614

Bosch 14.4V Brute Tough 1/2″ Drill/Driver 35614 Preview

Bosch 14.4V Brute Tough 1/2″ Drill/Driver 35614 features a 50 in.-lbs more torque(200RPM faster), a New 1/2″ Metal Chuck for increased durability, plus Durashield Housing & unibody powertrain that provide optimum reinforcement to withstand real world conditions. Also, it offers New Two Speed Gearbox: High torque mode produces over 550 in.-lbs.(Dynamic Torque) and High speed mode produces 1700 RPM, High Strength Metal Collar enhances tool durability and protection, and Newly Designed Powertrain and Gears for increased life and durability. In addition, it features 25 Position Clutch, Variable speed trigger for complete control, Externally Accessible Brushes for easy brush replacement, and Ergonomic two-tone soft grip handle for extended comfort and control.

Bosch 18V Litheon Compact Tough Drill Driver 36618-02

Bosch 18V Litheon Compact Tough Drill Driver 36618-02 Preview

Bosch 18V Litheon Compact Tough Drill Driver 36618-02 features a New Compact Tough Design for increased maneuverability in tight spaces and less user fatigue, a High torque mode produces over 500 in.-lbs. (Dynamic Torque) and High speed mode produces 1600RPM. Bosch Durashield Housing are constructed to withstand real world conditions. Also, if offers Ratcheting and single sleeve 1/2” Chuck for one-handed bit changes and bigger applications plus Bosch Litheon Batteries a state-of-art Lithium-ion battery technology coupled with Bosch’s proprietary ECP (Electronic Cell Protection) system and Bosch Litheon Batteries are designed for maximum cyclelife. In addition, this tool features LED Light great for dark or enclosed areas, 20 Position Clutch for complete control, and Variable speed wide trigger.

Bosch 18V Litheon Brute Tough Drill Driver 37618-01

Bosch 18V Litheon Brute Tough Drill Driver 37618-01 Preview

The new Bosch 18V Litheon Brute Tough Drill Driver 37618-01 features a high torque mode and High speed mode. Bosch Durashield Housing & unibody powertrain provide optimum reinforcement to withstand real world conditions plus Bosch Litheon Batteries, the state-of-art Lithium-ion battery technology guarantees the optimal performance of tool and batteries even for tough work conditions. Also, Bosch Litheon Batteries that is designed for maximum cyclelife, minimum self-discharge and no memory effect. It also offers a 1/2″ Metal Chuck for increased durability, a High Strength Metal Collar that enhances tool durability and protection when dropped on the chuck, and a Newly Designed Powertrain and Gears increases tool life and durability. In addition, it features LED Light great for dark or enclosed areas, Ergonomic two-tone soft grip handle, 25 Position Clutch Variable speed trigger for complete control.

Bosch 14.4V Litheon Brute Tough Drill Driver 37614-01

Bosch 14.4V Litheon Brute Tough Drill Driver 37614-01 Preview

The Bosch 14.4V Brute Tough Drill Driver 37614-01 features a High torgue mode, a High speed mode produces 1700 RPM, and Durashield housing constructed to withstand real world conditions. Also, it offers 1/2” metal chuck for increased durability, with Bosch litheon batteries offer state of art lithium ion battery technology coupled with Bosch’s proprietary ECP (Electronic Cell Protection) system. Bosch Batteries are designed for maximum cycle life, minimum self discharge performance of tool. In addition, it features LED light for dark or enclosed areas, a 26 position clutch for complete control, variable speed trigger for increased precision.

Bosch 14.4V Litheon Compact Tough Drill Driver 36614-02

Bosch 14.4V Litheon Compact Tough Drill Driver 36614-02

Bosch 14.4V 36614-02 features a New Compact Tough design for increased maneuverability in tight spaces and less user fatigue, a High torque mode. Also, it offers a Durashield housing constructed to withstand real world conditions, a Ratcheting and single sleeve 1/2”. Bosch Litheon batteries offer state of art lithium ion battery technology coupled with Bosch’s proprietary ECP(electronic cell protection) system guarantees the optimal performance of tool and batteries even for tough work conditions. In addition, it features LED light that is great for dark or enclosed areas, 20 position clutch for complete control, and a variable speed wide trigger for increased precision.