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Li-Ion Vs NiCd Cordless Batteries

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools

Industry Experts Weigh In On Li-Ion Vs NiCad Battery Debate Readers continue to send in emails asking questions about Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) and Nickel Cadmium (NiCad or NiCd) cordless tool battery packs. So I reached out to Jason McNeil, Product Manager at DEWALT and Derek Vicko, Senior Product Manager at PORTER-CABLE and asked them to help…

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Ridgid JobMax Review

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools

RIDGID® JobMax System This year we continue to see more movement in the 12 volt cordless category and multi-tool arena. Rigid sent us their new JobMax System to test which combines a 12 volt lithium-ion battery with a tool that runs several tools including; right angle drill, right angle impact driver, multi-tool head for cutting,…

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DEWALT Worksite Charger / Radio Review (DC012)

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools, Product Reviews

DEWALT® Worksite Charger / Radio (DC012) DEWALT recently sent us their all new Worksite Charger / Radio Model DC012 to test and review. If you spend anytime on a worksite like I do you know that radios are standard equipment for every contractor from carpenters to plumbers and electricians. Worksite radios seem to be a…

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Craftsman NEXTEC 12V Lithium-Ion 4 Piece DIY Combo Kit Review

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools, Product Reviews

Craftsman 12 Volt Lithium-Ion 4 Piece DIY Combo Kit The folks at Craftsman recently sent us their 12V Lithium-Ion 4 Piece Combo Kit to test. We’ve previously tested the Auto-Hammer and Multi-Tool which are all part of the Craftsman NEXTEC 12-Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless System. The entire line of NEXTEC tools is designed around their 12-volt…

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Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) vs Nickel Cadmium (NiCd)

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools

Which Battery Pack is Best? Cordless tools have come so far in design that today most any tool can be purchased in a cordless version. With so many choices in tools and manufacturers it’s no wonder that consumers feel overwhelmed. Add to the equation all of the choices in battery packs and it’s not out…

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Ryobi 18V String Trimmer Review

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools, Product Reviews

Ryobi Model P2002 – Lithium 18V 12″ Cordless String Trimmer The folks at Ryobi were kind enough to send us another ONE+ cordless tool to review. This time they sent the Lithium 18V 12″ cordless string trimmer. We’re not new to the ONE+ battery system as we recently reviewed the Ryobi 18V Compact Drill which…

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Craftsman C3 19.2 V Impact Driver Review

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools, Product Reviews

Craftsman C3 Impact Driver We recently tested the new Craftsman C3 19.2 Volt Impact Driver Kit. These days every manufacturer is selling an impact driver for a good reason…..impact drivers change every! Frankly I can’t imagine not owning an impact driver these days and you shouldn’t either. Recently while we were attending the 2010 International…

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WORX GT WG151.1 18-Volt Cordless Electric Lithium-Ion String Trimmer

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools

WORX Cordless String Trimmer Lithium-Ion cordless tools have changed the tool industry drastically. Longer lasting more powerful batteries results in more cordless tool options. This has resulted in some great new tools like the WORX GT WG151.1 18-Volt Cordless Electric Lithium-Ion String Trimmer/Edger WIth One Battery. String Trimmer Features The new WORX string trimmer /…

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