Earlier this year, I had a chance to test drive the new line of Ridgid 18V Gen5X cordless tools. I’ve been using them regularly over the last four months, and I’m still feeling really good about the quality of these tools. When I heard that Ridgid was rolling out a set of cordless nailers that run on the same 18V batteries, I jumped at the chance to try them out. I’ve spent a good portion of my life tethered to an air compressor, and the idea of a cordless nailer that works off the same platform as my other tools sounds to me like a dream come true! Ridgid’s new “Hyperdrive” line features a 16 gauge straight finish nailer and a 18 gauge brad nailer. Ridgid sent them our way to evaluate, and not surprisingly, we have a few thoughts. Read More
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Senco Fusion F-15 Review – As Good As Nuclear Fusion for Cordless Nailers?
The new Senco Fusion line of cordless nailers have been on our radar for a while now. For a while they seemed a little like Nuclear Fusion (promises of a revolutionary technology that never quite seems to make it to the market). Unlike nuclear fusion (or “Nuke-you-ler” as our former president liked to call it), we’re pleased to announce Senco Fusion is not only real, but also available for purchase. We’ve been testing out their F-15 model (and 18 gauge is expected soon too), and we think we’ve gotten a tantalizing glimpse into the future of cordless nailing. Read More