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.

PowerNail Flex 50P – What the Pro’s Use

One of the perks of Tools In Action is that we can usually get our hands on any tool that we want.  So when...

Johnson Level 40-6616 Tile and Flooring Laser – Hardwood Flooring Project

We are super busy lately with projects, one of which is a hardwood floor install and I wanted to post on a tool that has been...

Rolair JC10 – Proving more than just good cheese comes from Wisconsin

Compressors come from a lot of manufacturers and very few make an impression.  The compressor market is filled with rebranded Chinese junk and one...

Making an Impact with the ACDelco ARI2044B and ARI2060

A few months back we told you about ACDelco and the new line of digital tools they had coming out.  Well, we got to...

Porter Cable PCL120MTC-2 12V Oscillating Multi-Tool Kit

We thought the corded version of this tool was the cat's meow, we even gave it an award. Well now we have our hands...

Bosch 18V Hammer Drill – HDH181-01

  There is nothing like the sound of a hammer drill working hard.  Well okay maybe the sound of a slap shot or a nice...

Campbell Hausfeld 1800 PSI, 1.5 GPM Electric Pressure Washer PW183500AV

Sometimes you just want a simple cleaning machine to take care of your daily chores.  We went looking for a simple easy to use...

Milwaukee M18 Brushless Drill/Driver – 2603-22

  Like it, love it, hate it, the brushless is here and it is here to stay.  What is so special about a brushless motor...

Bosch Multi-X Oscillating Tool – MX30EC-21

  Not too long ago I was sitting on my couch late at night.  In fact now that I think about it, I do that...

DEWALT 20 -Volt Max Brushless 3 -Speed 1/4 in. Impact Driver Kit – DCF895C2

Let's be frank, brushless power is not really all that new to power tools.  Other brands have had it for a while now but...

When is a Bully a Good Thing? How about when it is a Bosch...

Are you in charge of buying tools for your job site?  Are you looking for some rotary hammers?  If so you have to read...
Paslode Framing Nailer

Paslode Cordless Lithium Framing Nailer – CF325Li

Okay, here is the deal.  If you read our review of the Paslode CF-325, you know we love this nailer.  In fact we even...

MagSwitch Magnets – A Metal Fabricators Dream

Now it all makes sense, Magneto was using MagSwitch magnets to rule the world...  Ok, in all seriousness, what is cooler than magnets??  Magnets...

QuickCable Rescue 1060 Portable Power Pack – Power When You Need It

We wrote about the Quickcable Rescue 1800 jump pack last year and admired it as a workhorse jump pack.  Recently we got to check...
Red Wing Boots

Red Wing Boots – Are they Worth the Cost?

  Being from Chicago and an avid Blackhawks fan, I cringe every time I hear the word Red Wings.  In fact I never even like saying the...

DeWALT DWP849X 7″ / 9″ Variable Speed Polisher with Soft Start – Review

In my teens and early twenties I worked at a Porsche, Mercedes, BMW, Lotus, Cadillac, Saab, Honda and Infiniti dealership.  The company I worked...