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The Milwaukee 2450 impact driver found its way into our shop as part of a kit that included a far more interesting tool. It's specs are equally unimpressive. The dollar amount at the bottom is what made us take note.

The 2450 is a bargain price driver from one of the big four tool manufacturers. Always the curious kind we had to figure out what that actually meant. Let's take a closer look, shall we?

The 2450 Impact Driver
The 2450 is a medium duty impact driver that uses the Milwaukee 12V battery system. It has ...

One of the most important aspects of reviewing tools for the community is finding tools that not only perform, but also don't break the bank. No one wants to overpay and use an industrial tool for a small project. The Bosch RS7 is a hot contender for being a great steal. It comes with the Bosch name, good stats, and a very attractive price. Let's take a look at what the RS7 brings to the table.

The Bosch RS7 Recip Saw
The RS7 reciprocating saw is an entry-level demo ...

We always wanted to get a small-size cordless reciprocating saw into our shop to find out why everyone was raving about this new style of tool. The Milwaukee 2420 fit the blend of quality, performance, and value we want to see in every tool. It was time to get the saw into our shop. Let's take a look at what the Milwaukee 2420 recip saw is all about.

The Milwaukee 2420 Hackzall Reciprocating Saw
The Milwaukee 2420 is a small form factor recip saw made for use on the jobsite by plumbers and electricians. In a scenario ...

The most important step of every DIY project is getting the design right. No amount of craftsmanship will make a poorly design system work. I purchased "Code Check Plumbing and Mechanical" to help me with all my plumbing projects. It promises to present the most important rules in the Universal Plumbing Code (UPC) and the International Residential Code (IRC) in a readable format. ...

The blade in your lawn mower is probably not something you have spent a lot of time thinking about. If you want to keep your lawn healthy, and your mower running smoothly, there are a few things you need to consider. Let's take a look at what it takes to keep your lawn mower blade in tip-top shape.

1) Keep your blade sharp for a healthy lawn (if you want) ...

Small die grinders (or small rotary tools) are a fun to use. Well built ones are like pens that write in wood. The Black&Decker RTX rotary tool is a challenger in a niche dominated by the Dremel company. Always wanting to support healthy competition we had to get the RTX into our shop. Let's take a look, if the cheaper challenger can take it to the king of rotary tools.

The Black&Decker RTX Rotary Tool
The RTX immediately manages to impress with its compact feel. You get an amazingly well built tool ...

To make the arcade cabinet come to life we need to install a few pieces of software on the PC contained within. This will take some time to complete, but once the work is done the cabinet will be able to play just about any title from the golden years of the arcade.

You can use these instructions to turn your PC into an Arcade simulator. The keyboard won't offer the same experience as an arcade joystick, but the games will run ...

We do not get to test a lot of screw drivers in our shop. Screw guns are one of just a few tools that are exclusively used by the trade. The DeWalt DW272 has all the right properties to make it last in the demanding world of construction. It looks though, and roars mightily. Let's see how well the DW272 performs under close inspection.

The DeWalt DW272 Screwdriver
The DeWalt DW272 was engineered to be the ultimate drywall screwdriver. Every component of the tool is strong enough to complete this mission, but not over-engineered ...

DeWalt recently release a new compact reciprocating saw. The DWE357 takes the established reciprocating saw design and shrinks it down to 14.5" of length. With the motor installed at an angle this saw can go where few other saws can. Let's take a look at what the DWE357 can do and if it is a better reciprocating saw.

The DeWalt DWE357 Recip Saw
DeWalt created the DWE357 to fill a niche in the reciprocating saw ...