We can’t tell you how many times we’ve heard the term “chop saw” used to describe a miter saw. It’s not a huge deal, but we always try to educate our readers (and those new to the trades) about the differences. It helps to use terminology correctly—particularly when you communicate with other professionals. In looking […]
Milwaukee M18 Fuel Cordless Chop Saw Cuts the Cord on Another Benchtop Tool We got an early sample of the Milwaukee M18 Fuel 14-inch cordless chop saw to get an idea of what you can expect once it officially launches in the second quarter of 2021. Highlights Full 15-amp power with 12.0Ah High Output battery […]
Makita showed off their latest innovation in Las Vegas in one of the biggest shows of the year. Figuring out which tools make the top of the list is tough, but we’re up for the task. Here are our picks for the best Makita tools at World of Concrete 2020! Best Makita Tools at World […]
STAFDA doesn’t usually produce a ton of surprises for us since it’s a show that’s designed for distributors rather than the media. Makita bucked that trend this year with more than 40 new products. One that we’re really excited about is the new Makita cordless chop saw. The Makita XWL01 uses two 18V batteries to […]
Third up in our series on metal cutting saws is the Evolution Rage 2. Like the Rage 3, this model pulls triple duty covering metal, wood, and PVC cutting, though its design and feature set certainly make it look more like a metal cutting saw than anything else. Like any tool designed for multiple uses, […]
