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.

Ridgid Vacuum

Ridgid Gen5X 18-Volt Brushless Vacuum R86090B

What can I say about Ridgid?  I like to call them the hidden gem of the tool world.  I think there are a lot...

Black & Decker 20V Cordless Jigsaw BDCJS20B

We haven't done a whole lot of Black and Decker on TIA, but the items we have tried, we have liked.  Black and Decker...
cordless hot glue gun

Black and Decker 20V Hot Glue Gun BDCGG20 – First Look

Everyone needs and loves hot glue.  It allows you to place, fix and secure just about anything. The problem has always been the glue...

Black and Decker AutoSense – The Perfect Home Owner Drill

I know one of our contributors wrote this tool up a while back.   I liked it so much I wanted to write about it...

Black and Decker Matrix 12V – Review

Man I loved the movie the Matrix, until they ruined it with all the sequels.  Well now Black and Decker has come along with...

Black and Decker Gyro Screwdriver – The Future is Here

Just when you thought palm screwdrivers were not cool comes the Black and Decker Gyro.  It is an innovative 4v palm held screwdriver that...
Bosch Work Light

Bosch Work Light – 18V and 420 Lumens

Over the past year, it seems like every manufacturer is coming out with LED lighting solutions.  Not that I am saying this is a...
Makita Reciprocating Saw

Makita Reciprocating Saw – 18V & 36V Brushless

You may or may not know, but Makita has two new reciprocating saws available.  Now as much as these are the same, there is...

Milwaukee Copper Cutter – Tight Quarter Cutting

Another Milwaukee hand tool is now available for the tradesman.  Any good plumber or tradesman that deals with copper piping knows you need a...
Milwaukee Cut Out Tool

Milwaukee Cut Out Tool – M18 Power 2627

Another new addition to Milwaukee's huge line up of 18 volt tools, the Milwaukee Cut Out Tool.  As you probably know, cut out tools...
Milwaukee Mobile Work Station

Milwaukee Mobile Work Station 48-22-8560

Wow, do I feel like a broken record.  I feel that everything I am writing is about Milwaukee Tool.  Well I guess that is...
Milwaukee Inspection Camera

Milwaukee Inspection Camera – M12 M-Spector Flex 2317

You probably know that Milwaukee Tool has a couple different inspection cameras available.  In fact we reviewed the 2314 back in 2014.  The 2314...
Makita Cordless Fan

Makita Cordless Fan Model DCF300Z

Makita has one of the largest lines of 18V power tools available for the professionals.  Lately, we have been testing and using more and...
Empire Levels

Empire Levels – True Blue

In today's market place you can spend a couple of bucks or a couple of hundred dollars on a level.  Both have their pros and...
Ridgid 18V Router

Ridgid 18V Router – Brushless Compact Router R86044B

A router is one of my favorite tools.  A router can turn any woodworking project into a master piece, it's like the icing on...
Bosch Laser Review

Bosch Laser Review – Self Leveling Cross Line Laser GCL 2-160

Yes, another laser from Bosch.  One thing I can say about Bosch is that their laser division is jamming with new and innovative lasers....