Welcome back tool fans, this week, we’ve got new tools announced from Milwaukee, DeWALT and Ryobi, A deep dive into DeWALT’s newest power stack battery, Technology takes on torque sticks, The ultimate mega volt recip head to head, and our first Platinum Tool Deal for the all new Milwaukee Track Saw. THIS is your power tool week in review.
Tool Box Buzz | Recip Head to Head 2.0
Welcome back guys, today we’re starting with the boys at Tool Box Buzz. Rob Robillard and his band of building brothers recently tested a staggering 17 cordless reciprocating saws in a mega head-to-head, that left the FLEX the new reigning champion. But that was only for 18v to 24v models.
So this week, they brought out the big boys, including the 60V DeWALT, 36V Makita, 40V Makita XGT, and the 36V Metabo HPT. They ran them through the same tests they designed for the lower volt models, and measured power, weight, ergonomics, vibration, features, and even the rafter hooks. This time, the winner didn’t surprise us, but it did reinforce our personal views of the brand. To see what we’re talking about, head over to Tool Box Buzz.
Shop Tool Reviews | Milwaukee One Key
The Milwaukee One Key system is still a mystery to many, despite this amazing video I made about it 2 years ago when I was still wearing a grey shirt. But one of the most important features, is the ability to access extra features in your tools.
Tim over at Shop Tool Reviews wanted to know if the ability to adjust your Lug Nut Control would work just as well as a set of torque sticks. Using ONE KEY he was able to connect to his Milwaukee 2769 Extended Anvil ½” Impact Wrench, and limit the output to 75 or 150 ft-lbs. Then he opens up a set of torque sticks, which are designed to limit the torque you put on a lug nut, based on the color of the stick. The real test, was to see just how consistent each option was. Tim also lays out a full review of the 2769 while he’s at it. I think a lot of…
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