Power Tool News

Everyday technology is advancing.  Manufacturers are releasing power tools at record paces.  Staying up to date on recent tool releases can be a daunting task.  Lucky for you Tools in Action searches the internet and talk with manufacturers to see what’s new in the power tool world.  We find new products and report back to you on power tool news.  Bookmark this page and visit daily to see what’s going on in the world of power tools.  Don’t forget we have a newsletter that will also inform you of new tools, plus we have power tool reviews, power tool deals and more.  If you are looking to make a new power tool purchase and want to perform some research before you buy, take a look at our Power Tool Guides.  These guides make it easy finding the right tool for your next purchase.  Take a look through the recent power tool news below.

FESTOOL Sword – Chainsaw Crossed with a Track Saw

We told you about the Prazi cutter a while back, a device that allows you to cut deep wood with the stability of a...

Milwaukee M12 FUEL 5-3/8″ Circular Saw – 2530-20

Just as we start the new year Milwaukee has announced a new compact M12 circular saw. the 5-3/8" 2530-20.  Milwaukee makes some good circular...

Milwaukee 0850-20 M12 Compact Vacuum

Looks like Milwaukee has a new compact 12V vac out.  It delivers 34 CFM and runs up to 29 minutes on a XC 4.0...

SENCO RoofPRo 445XP

SENCO announced a new coil roofing nailer.  The nailer is said to be lightweight, well balanced and is speedy, like Speedy Gonzales.  Well they...

Milwaukee M12 Wireless Jobsite Speaker – 2592-20

A few weeks back we showed off the new DeWALT DCR006 Bluetooth speaker which we liked a lot.  Now Milwaukee has announced a Bluetooth...

STIHL TSA 230 36V cordless cut-off machine

The only real advantage to gasoline is runtime and power.  Thanks to lithium ion technology the gap is quickly closing.  The STIHL TSA 230 cut off...

DIABLO Carbide Tipped Metal Cutting Reciprocating Saw Blade – STAFDA 2014

Diablo blades rock!  I feel pretty confident in saying that they are the best blades on the market, at-least that I have used. Last...

DeWALT Wall Scanner – It’s Back

Last year DeWALT released the DCT418 which in essence was the coolest scanner to hit the market. Unfortunately it suffered some issues and was quickly...

Updated Ridgid Bandsaw and Drill Press For 2014

Ridgid has updated some of their stationary power tools recently. They have released a new 14" band saw and 15" drill press. The band...

GreenLee LS50L Makita Powered Knockout Punch Driver

The days of the hand powered knock out punch are numbered.  Many companies are now coming out with powered knockout units.  It is easy...

Member Skills: Milwaukee Fuel Poker Table

Promotional items are cool, but what do you do when you're shop or "mancave" calls for something not available for purchase? TIA Member Comp56 took...
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New Klein Tools Combo Tip Drivers

You know those screws that most electrical fittings use that have both a slotted and Phillips head? You now you have a better fit option...

Tools In Action on Tradesman TV

Remember Barnaby? The host from now defunct Tool Select?  Well he now has a new gig as the face of Tradesman TV from Klein...

Sears Takes Another Blow

Founded in 1886 by a Railroad Station Agent who decided to sell a shipment of unwanted watches, Sears Roebuck & Company would go on...
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Bosch Induction Charging – German Innovation

When Bosch first showed us the inductive charging system I have to say I wasn't blown away.  However the more I thought about it...

PROXXON MICROMOT Power Tools – Mini Me of Tools

Our man in Amsterdam sent this one in.  Woodworking is a huge business and companies like Festool make high-end tools dedicated to the skill....