This post is sponsored by The Home Depot. Tool brands take their colors seriously, and when one of them deviates from the color everyone recognizes them by, it means one of two things: 1) They are making a statement to differentiate a particular tool, or, 2) their brand manager is getting fired. Makita has recently made a chroma-curious move and released a new line of 18v Cordless tools in, wait for it, black! They sent us their 18V LXT Sub-Compact Combo Kit (CX200RB) several months ago, which includes both the Makita Sub-Compact Drill (XFD11ZB) and Makita Sub-Compact Impact Driver (XDT15ZB). We’re pretty sure their brand manager isn’t getting fired over the new color scheme, so let’s talk about these new tools, and why you might want to own them. Read More
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Ridgid R86044 Brushless 18V Compact Trim Router – Trimtastic
There inevitably comes a time in life when one is forced to cut the proverbial cord. When it comes to tools, power cords can be a real hassle, tethering you to the nearest AC outlet and constantly getting in the way. With the Ridgid R86044 GEN5X series 18V trim router, you get more than just cordless freedom; you get a variable speed, brushless motor that ekes up to 50% longer run time from any Ridgid 18V battery pack and boasts longer motor life than previous iterations. Ridgid sent us the new R86044 18V compact router to evaluate, so let’s check it out. Read More