12V Max News & Reviews

Milwaukee just recently announced some new updated versions of their popular M12 cordless heated jackets and it looks like with the new model's release being just around the corner, CPO Outlets has marked down much of their current stock to just $139.99. This price includes the jacket, the battery and the charger. If you already have a M12 battery and charger, CPO also has select Jacket Only sizes and styles for only $99.99. The regular price of the Milwaukee Heated Jacket kits are still in the $170 range and I believe when the jackets...

The city named Milwaukee may be known to many folks as the brewing powerhouse, but the brand name Milwaukee is known to many tradesmen as the tool powerhouse. Remembering back to my first mornings on a job site, where I noticed electricians gathered around a train of brown gang boxes, and where plumbers congregated similarly nearby, and where HVAC guys and pipe fitters too stood ready to lift open those heavy brown lids, and notably when the lids raised and arms rushed in, out came the stout red cases with the name Milwaukee in prominent white. Last...

We rarely think of $999 as being affordable, but DeWalt's latest 12V Max tool - an ultra compact thermo imager - is going up against products that are more than double its price. So what has DeWalt come up with to compete against the likes of Fluke and FLIR?

If you liked the Bosch ultra-compact drill Hot Deal we posted yesterday but want a Bosch drill with a quick connect chuck, then the PS21 is the drill for you. It is almost identical to the PS31 and features a 20 + 1 clutch, two speed transmission, and LED light. I did a review of this drill almost two years ago, so this model is a little old, but I still find myself using my PS21-2A all the time and it has plenty of power for its size. Bosch might have some updated models in the...

Lowe's seems to be clearing out a lot of Bosch tools lately. Every couple of weeks I am back with a new deal they are offering. Up for grabs this time is the Bosch PS31-2A 12V Max Ultra Compact 3/8" Cordless Drill. This is the ultra-compact drill version that features a real drill chuck, so there is no need to buy those special hex drill bits. Other features include a two-speed transmission, a 20 + 1 clutch, and an LED light. The PS31-2A has been marked down to $99 from $149 and there is no need...

12V Recip Saw Showdown, Milwaukee v Bosch v DeWalt v Makita – Coptool Which ultra-compact reciprocating saw is best? Coptool puts the 12V recip saws from the major brands in a head to head battle. They test cutting speed, power, battery life, comfort and more. Check out the review to see who Coptool chooses as the winner. Custom Woodworker Takes on OSHA and Wins – Woodworking Network The big bad OSHA is out there and they just might find you and fine you, even if you did nothing wrong. How?...

So you have one of those 12V Ultra-Compact Reciprocating Saws, but how is your supply of blades for the tool? Thankfully most of these compact saws come with a couple of the smaller than usual blades with your purchase, but where do you turn when you have used them up? Bosch wants you to turn to them and their new line of Pocket Reciprocating Saw Blades.

Your hammer drill still not small enough for you? Bosch just announced that they are coming out with the PS130 hammer drill for their 12V Max line. I don't know exactly who a 12V Max hammer drill is aimed towards, but with the popularity of ultra compact tools, I guess it makes sense.

It is my opinion that if you are a professional carpenter, you should own both a corded and a cordless oscillation tool. The corded for when you need to do a lot of work, and a cordless for quick cuts and when you need to move around a lot. Unfortunately we cannot all afford to spend $300 to get both tools. Today only, Amazon has the cordless Dremel Multi-Max for only $73, and that is for a New kit. The kit includes a couple blades and a sanding pad to get you started, and also comes...

Today DeWalt showed us that there are not messing around and they are willing to compete with the other brands to win you over. They were a little behind and had to play catch up with their 18-volt slide-style battery tools known to us as 20V Max, but it looks like they have kept their engineers busy to keep the 20V Max selection growing fast. It was back in June 2011 when DeWalt first introduced their 20V Max tool line and now, only 8 months later, they are expanding on their line with 8 new 20V tools. ...