When the “powers that be” at DeWalt offered Home Fixated the chance to try out their 12V Max Cordless Pivot Reciprocating Saw, we jumped. This reciprocating saw is a light-duty powerhouse. At just over 3 lbs. it’s ergonomically designed and easy to handle — light enough for single hand operation, though I felt more comfortable using both hands. (That’s what she said.) It has two well placed, rubber handgrips at the trigger and behind the blade and works really well for cutting lighter weight wood, sheet metal, plastic, Formica and of course sheetrock. If what you need is precision control and some finesse on the cut, this reciprocating saw does the job. Read More
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Breathless for Brushless – New Tools from DeWalt Make an Impact
Aside from providing important tool company party coverage at last year’s STAFDA, I reported on the emerging trend of using brushless motors in power tools. Although brushless tech has been around for years, I think it’s safe to say the rush to roll out power tools using brushless motors is on. Before I was even on the plane home from a media event breaking brushless tech hosted by DeWalt at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Orlando, I received a press release from Milwaukee announcing the release of their FUEL 18v ½” Drill/Driver and Hammer Drill/Drivers brushless tools. If you’re excited by the prospect of more efficient, more reliable and longer running tools, expect to see an onslaught of brushless tools coming out in the coming months and years. I predict it’s the next biggest tech rollout since the transition to Lithium Ion batteries kicked off. Aside from their new 20v Max Brushless Impact Driver, DeWalt also announced a whole slew of new products in their corded, 12v Max and 20v Max product lines. Read More