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.

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...

Bosch 5″ Random Orbital Sander Review – ROS10

I was recently at a job and needed a sander.  Of course when I went out to my truck, my Dewalt wasn't in there....

Proto “Anti-Slip Design Combo Wrenches – Review

Proto "Anti-Slip Design Combo Wrenches Of the dozens of types of wrenches, combination wrenches are by far the most common. First introduced in 1933 by...

Husky 3 Gallon Portable Air Compressor – L13HPD

We have reviewed a lot of compressors over the years, but I think this is our first Husky compressor.  Husky is a brand you...

TEKTON Composite Ratchet Review

Everyone has at least one tool that they have too many of. Well, you can't really have "too many" tools, so perhaps "more than...

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 M12 Cordless Lithium-Ion 1/2” SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer Review

I am sure you're like me and when you first heard about a 12V Rotary Hammer Drill, you probably chuckled.  Well I know when...

Duo-Fast Semi Automatic Powder Actuated Review – DF-27

There is nothing like firing a powder actuated tool, well maybe an AR-15 would top it, but for tools a semi automatic is the...

HDX 2-Gallon Portable Electric Air Compressor Review

I have never heard of HDX, but I have been seeing it more and more at the local Home Depot.  I know I am...

DeWALT 4.0 Ah 20V MAX Metal Cutting Circular Saw DCS373M2 – Review

Everyone is touting Brushless and 4.0Ah technology, you see it everywhere.  Well DeWALT has nonchalantly entered the 4.0Ah battery market with the DCS373M2 metal...

Milwaukee 2.0 and 4.0 A/h Batteries are Here

Cordless power tools are becoming more prevalent on the job site.  They are lasting longer and doing more per charge than ever before.  As...