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.

Paslode PF350 Powerframer Framing Nailer Review

Paslode is well known for their nailers, but many people look at Paslode as having one of the best nailers on the market.  We...

Milwaukee M18 Fuel 1/2″ Impact Wrench Review – Model 2655B-22

I can't say I use an Impact Wrench much, but when I do need one, I want one that will do the job (who...

IRWIN Automatic Wire Strippers – Review

Unless you're Edward Scissorhands, stripping wires sucks.  Using your teeth, or side cutters always ends up with poor quality results.  Thank god for the...

Ryobi RYI2200 2200-Watt Gasoline Powered Digital Inverter Generator – Be Prepared for Severe Weather

Spring is here, the fresh smell of flowers blooming, the birds chirping and the occasional severe storm that creates total havoc and takes out...

Milwaukee M12 Fuel Impact Driver Review – 2453

I know I am going to sound like a broken record, but I believe Milwaukee truly has the best 12V platform around.  As technology...

Husky 20 Gallon Compressor F2S20VWD

We have done a lot of compressor reviews, but we just started looking at the Husky line which is offered at Home Depot.  A...

Diablo Ultimate Flawless Finish Saw Blades

You want a good saw blade?  Look towards Diablo, a division of Freud.  You pay a little more money compared to the off brand...

DeWALT DXGN4500 Generator – Job Site Tough Review

      DeWALT really knows how to build a quality generator.  On the job site, generators take a beating running 8-14 hours and even in some...

Magnapull Wire Fishing System – Tech Tools

It is not often that I refer to myself as a pro in the tool world, but I am an IT (Information Technology) pro....

TEKTON Impact Socket – Review

Using regular chrome sockets on an impact is never a good idea. You will find people who swear they've done it for years without...

FESTOOL CSX Drill/Driver- Big Innovation in a Small Package

We just started to get familiar with FESTOOL products.  From what we have tested so fa,r we are very impressed with both the quality...

DeWALT DCR015 20V MAX Work Site Charger Radio – Job Site Tough Review

  DeWALT Tough you say?  Umm yeah, this radio is beyond tough.  One of the most important tools, if not the most important tool on...

Bosch 18V Cordless CCS180 Circular Saw

I have to say circular saws are one of my favorite tools to use. Wow, I can't think of one tool I don't say...

DeWALT DWM120 Deep Cut Band Saw – Making the Cut

Band saws are one of my favorite saws, they make a nice clean slow cut and are generally less likely to kick back than...

NewAir G56-BL 5600 Watt Garage Heater – Review

    In typical TIA fashion we are posting a heater review at the end of winter.  NewAir sent us out their G56 5600 Watt heater...

Dewalt DW735 13″ Two Speed Planer Review

Wow it has been a long time since we did a planer review.  In fact the last time we did a planer review was...