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.

360 Degree Tape Measure

I would have to say a tape measure is one of the most widely used tools.  However it does have it's limits when taking...

Hilti SID 18-A Cordless Impact Driver Review

If there is one tool we have tested the most at Tools in Action, it's probably the cordless impact driver.  We have tested just...

Porter Cable 20V Max Drill/Driver – A Huge Step Forward

Porter Cable has been around for a long time and they have had their ups and downs just like every other manufacturer.  It wasn't...

Dorcy 41-0435 Metal Gear XL-M Extreme 618 Lumen LED Flashlight – Review

Guys love lights, especially bright LED lights.  Usually when we review a kit LED light it throws out about 100-150 Lumens and that impresses...

ToolChanger Tool Box – Review

The great thing about the internet is that we get to find tons of cool tools that you normally wouldn't find in a store....

Irwin Clamp Review

I can't say I use clamps everyday, well I guess I could, but then I would be a liar.  Since I don't use them...

Rockwell Sonicrafter X2 – More choices and features!

When Multi-Tools were released they were the best thing since sliced bread.  Well now they have been around for a while and we are...

Bosch L-Boxx Review

Okay, here is the deal.  When I first heard about the new L-Boxx by Bosch, we were at the Bosch event.  At the time...

Johnson I-Beam Level Review

Ever tried to get something level without a level or laser?  How about using a box level only to find out when you're done,...

DeWALT Tough System Cases with L-Cart Carrier – The Ultimate Storage System

Before I get into the Tough System, everyone keeps asking to compare them to the Bosch L-Boxx.  They are 2 completely different storage systems....

Metabo ASE18 LTX 18 Volt Reciprocating Saw – Review

I feel experienced enough with Metabo now to know that they are a working man's tool.  They provide power and comfort for the user...

KOBALT 12 Amp Reciprocating Saw – K12RS-06A

KOBALT is relatively new to the power tool arena and the Lowes house brand is looking to take on Ryobi and RIDGID.  We got...

Veto Pro Pac TECH-LC Review

It is no surprise that Veto Pro Pac is our favorite tool bag, we use them constantly to transport our tools.  Not one has...

Rockwell BenchJaw RK9006- Review

The Rockwell JawHorse is one of my most used tools.  I use it for everything, as a table, as a clamp, to hold pipe,...

Festool SysLite KAL 100 Work Lamp 498568 – Review

Ask any fine wood worker what their favorite power tool is and chances are they will say some sort of Festool.  You wont find...

DeWALT DCK592L2 20V MAX* PREMIUM 5-TOOL COMBO KIT – Review

The DeWALT DCK592L2 combo kit is one of the best kits on the market.  It gives you pretty much every tool you will need to...