Power Tool Reviews

In an overcrowded world of power tools, who makes the best power tools?  Which power tool is right for you?  What power tool manufacturer should you invest in for the long run?  These are all question that you can get answered at Tools in Action.  Technology is changing every minute and tool companies are embracing new technologies to make power tools better each and every day.  Tools in Action reviews the newest power tools in the marketplace and we report back to you.  Our Power Tool Reviews cover every aspect of a tool and we report back to you how the tool performs.  We let you know if the new tool is worth the upgrade and worth buying or just a simple way for a manufacturer to update an old tool and make a little money.  Don’t forget to check out our Power Tool Guides for valuable research before you buy a tool.  If you want to see how tools perform against each other, take a look at the Power Tool Comparisons section.  Check out Tools in Action Power Tool Reviews and stay up-to-date on new tools from around the industry.

Makita Cordless Finish Nailer Review

Makita Cordless Finish Nailer Review

Finish Nailers are one of those tools that no matter what trade you work in, you likely have a need for them. Without a...
Bosch RH432VCQ

Bosch RH432VCQ – Concrete Everywhere is Crying

When it comes to concrete, there is Bosch then there is everyone else.  I know by now you think I am a Fanboy for...
Klein rolling tool bag

Klein Tools 55452RTB Tradesman Pro Organizer Rolling Tool Bag – Tradesman Tested

One of our friends from Local Electricians Union 134 had a dilemma. He had been working downtown Chicago and walking a few miles back...
Skil Table Saw

Skil Table Saw

If you think you know Skil, think again.  Recently Skil was bought out by Chervon, the makers of Ego OPE.  Cheron is a company...
Three Bosch utility knives laid out over a work table. The knives from top to bottom are the BOSCH H11-12100-1 retractable utility knife, the BOSCH H11-13000-1 snap-off utility knife, and the BOSCH H11-11100-1 folding utility knife.

Bosch 3-piece Utility Knife Set Review

In October, Bosch released its lineup of 2025 Bosch power tools and equipment that included over 30 new tools. While the majority of this...
CAT Phone S61 Review

CAT Phone S61 Review

Today, cell phones are tools as much as any others that we use. Much like our drills and saws, cell phones have become extensions...

DeWALT 20V MAX Hammer Drills DCD985L2 and DCD785C2 – Review

We recently did a review of the DeWALT DCD980L2 and DCD780C2.  Now we have the  20V  hammer drills DCD985L2 and DCD785C2.  They are basically identical to the DCD980L2...
Milwaukee Rivet Tool Review

Milwaukee Rivet Tool Review

This is a tool I have been waiting on for a long time. In fact, if you follow Tools in Action, you have probably...
Hilti EXO-S

Hilti EXO-S

Hilti is known for a lot of things, and innovation is definitely one of them.  Today we are going to talk about the Hilti...
Milwaukee Framing Square

Milwaukee Framing Square

When you think of a framing square, what tool manufacturers do you think of?  Do you think Johnson, Empire, Swanson?  You might think of...

Bosch 18V Impactor Review – Model 25618-01

One of my favorite tools around is the impact driver.  I mean who wouldn't love a tool that would kick some serious butt.  A...

Milwaukee 2715 M18 Fuel 1-1/8″ SDS Plus Rotary Hammer

Milwaukee has had rotary hammers out for a while.  As far as I was concerned, I loved the Rotary hammers, but I still thought...
Bosch 12V Cordless Planer Review

Bosch 12V Cordless Planer Review

When I think of Bosch, a few words come to mind. Dependable, solid, and innovative. I like to think of Bosch as the company...

Veto Pro Pac Cargo Totes

It's no secret that we are huge fans of Veto Pro Pac products.  Nothing comes close to protecting and organizing your tools.  Lately they...
Milwaukee M12 Cut Off Tool Review

Milwaukee M12 Cut Off Tool Review

One of the many reasons people flock to Milwaukee tools is for their highly expansive 12V lineup, dubbed the M12 line. While Milwaukee has...
Ryobi Impact Driver Review

Ryobi Impact Driver Review

Ryobi is the leader in the homeowner cordless power tool market.  While there are other homeowner brands available, no one has a larger battery line...