Ridgid revamped their cordless tool lineup to streamline things, and we have their new 18V brushless drill and impact driver to run on our Test Track. Can these new, more compact tools match up to the performance of Octane and others? We decided to pit Ridgid Brushless vs Octane in a head-to-head showdown. Even better, […]
Your Hammer Drill and Impact Driver may be Capable of More than you Realize We’ve written about the differences between an impact driver vs hammer drill. This time we put them to the test. Using a Metabo HPT MultiVolt hammer drill and a MultiVolt Triple Hammer impact driver, we go head-to-head to see how effectively […]
It used to be so easy—drills took care of holes and that was that. Now that we have impact drivers, however, it gives us more options than we often know what to do with. many people have asked us recently about an impact driver vs drill and what’s the difference? In reality, how and when […]
We have tested so many cordless drills that we’ve literally lost count. From filling our shop with 50 drills at one time to testing new models as they come out, we constantly have our hands on the latest models. Choosing the best cordless drill for you depends on your highest priorities: performance, durability, price, value, […]
We’ve written a lot of articles about drills. We have everything from how to use a drill to what to look for in a Pro level drill. This time we break down the components of this popular tool. This may even help you locate the parts of a drill if you want to make a […]
At first glance, there doesn’t seem to be a ton of difference between Ryobi’s P251 brushless hammer drill and the new PBLHM101 HP brushless model. Well, other than the fact that the modeling number system isn’t as simple. A closer look reveals some differences between the two though. Wondering if it’s worth it to upgrade […]
With the release of Ryobi’s 18V One+ HP Brushless Hammer Drill on the horizon, we figured it would be the perfect time to put the Prosumer class hammer drills to the test with a head-to-head competition on the PTR Test Track. In addition to Ryobi’s HP model, we’ve got Skil’s HD529501, ready to show what […]
Makita 40V Max XGT Hammer Drill Sets a New Performance Standard for Team Teal We’ve been anxiously waiting for the release of Makita’s 40V max XGT line. Focused on higher performance than most of the 18V LXT products, we expected to get more out of the Makita 40V max XGT hammer drill. As a comparison, […]
One of the best ways to jump into a new battery platform is by buying a cordless tool combo kit. The best power tool combo kit gives you the tools you need. It should also include a couple of higher-capacity batteries and more than just entry-level products. Some manufacturers offer really comprehensive kits that can […]
Flex 24V Brushless Hammer Drill Headlines Impressive Line of Top-Tier Cordless Tools The Flex 24V Brushless Hammer Drill with Turbo is one of the most impressive first-generation tools we’ve seen in this class. It has the design and performance to shake up the charts and move ahead of some of the biggest names in the […]
