2014 Pro Tool Innovation Awards – Corded Tools
While the cordless tools tend to make most of the buzz around here with their capabilities expanding, corded tools are […]
RIDGID R4040S 8” Wet Tile Saw Review
RIDGID has long since been a power-tool of choice when it comes to drills, drivers, saws, and vacuums, but how […]
SKIL 7 inch Wet Tile Saw Preview
The SKIL 7 inch wet tile saw (model 3550-01) features the new HydroLock System to help contain the normal mess created by water and […]
New Makita 12V Compact Tools on the Horizon
While what Makita is doing in the UK may not reflect a direct transfer to the tools is releases in the US, it does perk us up to see a suite of new 10.8V (that’s 12V to you and me) cordless lithium-ion tools come out of nowhere. In particular, a new jigsaw, reciprocating saw, tile cutter and even a compact site radio, have joined a line-up which already includes drill drivers, an impact driver, an impact wrench, an 3-3/8″ circular saw and vacuum cleaner. In the U, the range also includes the ‘Pink Drill’, the special edition 12V drill driver marketed to support the Breast Cancer Care charity with a donation from Makita for every unit sold (though in the US they merely dressed up their 2011 Supercross sponsor in pink, not their drill).
Chicago Electric Tile Saw Review
If you’ve ever taken on (if you’re a professional) or thought about taking on (if you’re a DIY-er) a large tiling job, […]
RYOBI WS730 7-inch Tile Saw
Perfect for tiling projects in and around the house, the Ryobi WS730 tile saw includes a 7-inch diamond cutting wheel, wheel wrench, hex key, rip guide, bevel block, end of cut reminder, splash guard and operator’s manual. Ryobi has a motto: “Pro Features, Affordable Prices”. Since this is the first overhead motor tile saw to be offered at under $200 they’ve certainly seem to be delivering.