August was packed with tool news from across the industry, with major media events from Milwaukee and DeWalt taking center stage. This month, we got an early look at what’s on the horizon from these brands as we enter the latter part of 2026. In the shop, we also got to work updating a few major head-to-head reviews with some awesome new testing methods. In shorter terms, a lot was going on this month!
With so much happening, it’s easy for a few stories to slip through the cracks. Here’s a rundown of the reviews, features, and news that made the biggest impression in this August edition of ICYMI.
Bests of August
Last Month’s Bests
Can’t-Miss Media Event Coverage
Milwaukee Pipeline 2026: Every New Tool Announced
9 DeWalt Tools That Wowed Me at the Built Black and Yellow Experience
Top August Reviews
Review: Is the Milwaukee M18 Fuel Rear Handle Circular Saw Worth It?
Greenworks 24V Pro Compact 1/2-inch Impact Wrench IW5550
More Recent Reviews
- DeWalt 20V Max XR Sealed Head Ratchet Review DCF510
- Bosch 18V ProFactor 7 1/4-Inch Circular Saw GKS18V-25N Review
- 2-in-1 Win: Flex 24V 1/4-Sheet and Detail Sander FX3591 Review
August Editorial Features
18V vs 24V Power Tools: What Our Tests Prove About the Extra Cell
How Pro Tool Reviews Tests Reciprocating Saws
August Tool News
Ryobi Rebrands Its 18V Batteries: What This Means for Your One+ Tools
Makita 40V XGT/18V LXT Tower Work Light Sets a New Brightness Record
