Power Tool News

Everyday technology is advancing.  Manufacturers are releasing power tools at record paces.  Staying up to date on recent tool releases can be a daunting task.  Lucky for you Tools in Action searches the internet and talk with manufacturers to see what’s new in the power tool world.  We find new products and report back to you on power tool news.  Bookmark this page and visit daily to see what’s going on in the world of power tools.  Don’t forget we have a newsletter that will also inform you of new tools, plus we have power tool reviews, power tool deals and more.  If you are looking to make a new power tool purchase and want to perform some research before you buy, take a look at our Power Tool Guides.  These guides make it easy finding the right tool for your next purchase.  Take a look through the recent power tool news below.

GreenLee LS50L Makita Powered Knockout Punch Driver

The days of the hand powered knock out punch are numbered.  Many companies are now coming out with powered knockout units.  It is easy...
Bosch GTM saw

Bosch Combination Saw GTM 12 JL Professional – German Innovation

What do you get when you cross a table saw with a miter saw?  The Bosch GTM 12 JL.  Not available in the US,...

Makita MAKPAC Connector Case – Across the pond

Ok Makita fans before you get all excited, these have only surfaced in Europe. They look like a cross between a Systainer and an...

7 New Heated Jackets from DeWALT

Today DeWALT announced some new heated gear.  It may be summer still, but heated products you usually fly off the shelves and are unavailable...

Punch List

Now we know the economy and business is slow, but now is the time to get things rolling.  We have two choices, we can...

Milwaukee 5.0 AH M18 Battery and New RapidCharge are Coming.

Milwaukee showed off their new 5.0 Ah battery yesterday.  It will give 2.5X more runtime and 20% more power.  In this case the battery is...
Hilti Power Tools - Hilti Media Event

Hilti – Take a Look at Their New Tools

What do you think of when you think Hilti?  Do you think quality, do you think a huge line of tools or do you...

Rob Cosman Online Workshop Training

Earlier this year I ran across  a Youtube video by a woodworker named Rob Cosman. This particular video shows how he builds custom dovetail...

PROXXON MICROMOT Power Tools – Mini Me of Tools

Our man in Amsterdam sent this one in.  Woodworking is a huge business and companies like Festool make high-end tools dedicated to the skill....
new tools at The Home Depot, including releases from Milwaukee, RYOBI and RIDGID

#NTN: New Tools at The Home Depot from Milwaukee, RYOBI & RIDGID

Today's #NewToolNews looks at new Milwaukee, RYOBI, and RIDGID tools available now at The Home Depot. These new tools at The Home Depot range...
Menards Masterforce 20V 5/8 in. Mixer/Drill

Menards Masterforce Adds 20V 5/8″ Mixer/Drill

Menards Masterforce has expanded its line of 20V power tools with the addition of the Masterforce 20V 5/8 in. Mixer/Drill. This is the first...
The best ladder is the Louisville Ladder Cross-Step Ladder

Did Louisville Ladder Invent the Best Ladder?

Who makes the best ladder? This is one of my endless quests. I have always been impressed by brands WERNER and Gorilla Ladders. But...

Metabo has a Drone Project

Drones are all the craze these days.  They are everywhere people find new uses for them everyday.    When we were recently told that Metabo...

Milwaukee’s New M12 Hackzall

 Milwaukee announced today the release of its new M12 Hackzall.  This is a reciprocating saw that is compact and lightweight.  It is designed for...

Klein VDV600-096 Coax Cable Cutter

Today Klein tools announced a new Coax Cable Cutter that is engineered to cut Copper-Clad Steel Cable. Klein is known in the industry as...

Milwaukee Introduced New M18 Line

Milwaukee announced their new power tool line of 18V called the M18.  Some of the new tools are the: M18 Sawzall...