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DeWalt DCF886 Cordless Driver Review
Small, light, yet powerful
by Lorenz Prem on 09-15-2014 11:13 am

The latest and greatest from DeWalt arrived inmy shop this week. The DCF886 is DeWalt's flagship cordless driver.Its specs promise some of the best performance in the category.Having reviewed the competition's best, giving this one its shot atthe title was inevitable. Let's take a look at what DeWalt's bestcan do in the Hingmy workshop, and if it can rule supreme as theking of cordless impact drivers.

The DCF886 Cordless Driver

The DCF886 is DeWalt's flagship cordless driver. It is poweredby the 20V Max batter

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Bosch IDH182 Cordless Impact Driver/Wrench Review
Not all it appears to be at first glance
by Lorenz Prem on 08-03-2014 9:02 pm

This week the Bosch IDH182 gets its shot at thetitle of "Best Impact Driver" you can buy. Its innovative chuck,cutting edge technology, and excellent performance numbers make ita worthy challenger. Let's take a look at how well the IDH182manages to translate great paper specs into exceptional performanceon the Hingmy test bench.

The Bosch IDH182 Impact Driver/Wrench

The IDH182 sits at the pinnacle of the Bosch impact driverlineup. It was designed for high volume/high torque fastenerdriving on the j

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Porter Cable PCE201 Impact Driver Review
Great Power on a short Leash
by Lorenz Prem on 07-13-2014 4:14 pm

The Porter Cable PCE201 is one of kind. It isthe only high-torque corded impact driver in the Hingmy database atthe moment. AC power gives this driver performance numbers that fewcordless impact drivers can match. Let's take a look at what youcan get, if you are willing to tether your impact driver to thepower grid.

The Porter Cable PCE201 Driver

The PCE201 is a corded impact driver with a 1/4" hex chuck fromPorter Cable. It is the only corded screwdriver that was designedto driver general purpose fasteners, wh

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Milwaukee 2401 Cordless Driver Review
Quality for small jobs
by Lorenz Prem on 06-29-2014 7:50 pm

This week we'll take a look at the Milwaukee2401, a compact drill/driver in the M12 line. Positioning a highquality tool with the matching price tag in the lower end of thetorque range is always risky. Let's take a look, if the engineersat Milwaukee managed to deliver a useful tool, or if the 2401 issimply too weak for what it is going for.

The Milwaukee 2401 Cordless Driver

The 2401 is a cordless drill/driver with a 1/2" hex chuck fromMilwaukee. It has been designed for low to medium torqueapplications that re

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Hitachi DB3DL2 Cordless Screwdriver Review
Not for Lefties
by Lorenz Prem on 03-29-2014 11:33 pm

A small and inexpensive cordless screwdriver isa good tool to have around the house. It speeds up removal andinstallation of small fasteners and saves your wrist. The HitachiDB3DL2 is such a tool. Knowing that the word "inexpensive" isalmost always accompanied by "limited", I got the screwdriver intomy shop for an in-depth review. Let's take a look at how the DB3DL2performs.

The Hitachi DB3DL2 Screwdriver

The DB3DL2 is a light duty screwdriver from Hitachi. The greatclutch makes it ideal for

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Porter Cable PCCK640LB Cordless Driver Review
Very good in moderation
by Lorenz Prem on 03-09-2014 9:53 pm

The excellent PCC600 cordless drill I reviewed acouple of weeks ago made me look forward to this week's review thePCC640 cordless driver. If the two tools are anything alike, thePCC640 will perform like a sport car. Let's take a look, if thePCC640 cordless driver matches the high quality of the tools inPorter Cable's 18V lineup, or if it turns out to be a lemon.

The Porter Cable PCCK640LB Cordless Driver

The design of the PCC640 prioritizes performance over all otheraspects. The engineers wanted it to feel l

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Bostitch BTC440 Cordless Driver Review
Unusally good for the price
by Lorenz Prem on 03-02-2014 3:08 am

This week I am taking closer look at theBostitch BTC440 cordless driver, the companion of the BTC400LBcordless drill/driver I have reviewed a couple of weeks ago. Thepair comes in a very attractively priced combo kit, the BTCK410L2,which you can find at your local Walmart. Naturally this peaked myinterest. Let's take a look, if the BTC440 is a good value for yourmoney, or a trap beckoning you to waste your hard earned cash.

The Bostitch BTC440

The BTC440 is a medium duty driver from the Bostitchcompany,

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Bosch IDS181-02 Impact Driver Review
by Lorenz Prem on 12-29-2013 5:46 pm

Like everyone else I am not immune from makingthe occasional impulse buy. This week I will be reviewing the BoschIDS181 cordless driver, which came in a deal I could not resist.This driver represents the value end of the spectrum in Bosch's newlineup. Let's take a look how a driver with motor brushes cancompete against the new generation of brushless power tools.

The Bosch IDS181 Impact Driver

The IDS181 is a full-size driver on the compact end of the sizescale. It forgoes a bit of motor power and speed in favor of as

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Makita DT01W Cordless Driver Review
by Lorenz Prem on 10-06-2013 12:25 pm

Working our way through all 12V drivers in themarket, we arrived at the Makita DT01 cordless driver. A very goodlooking tool, the DT01 wants to be a general purpose driver. Nevertaking numbers at face value we put the DT01 through its paces.Let's take a look at how the Makita DT01 performed in the ourin-depth review.

The Makita DT01 Driver

The DT01 is a small 12V cordless driver from Makita. It isintended to be a general purpose medium duty driver. Its small sizemakes it the ideal tool for installers, cabinet builders

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DeWalt DCF815S2 Cordless Driver Review
by Lorenz Prem on 09-29-2013 6:03 pm

The DeWalt DCF815 is one of those tools you'llregularly see being advertised as a special offer. It's a two yearold design that has been left behind by recent advances intechnology. Nevertheless the DCF815 is still a best seller. Let'stake a look how an aging driver compares to the champs oftoday.

The DeWalt DCF815 Driver

The DCF815 is a small impact driver in DeWalt's 12V lineup. Itwas engineered to be smaller and more agile than full-size impactdrivers while still providing a professional level of performance.A med

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Recent Reviews
"Drill/driver OK, reciprocating and circular saws are junk. No torque, circular saw won't cut thru a 2x4, reciprocating won't cut a 4x4 without bogging."
"Indeed, this one is the best 12V driver. Get it. You will not be disappointed."
"I use this one for heavy work. It can do it all. None better."
"Love this Router"
"Great driver with only minor issues. App is limited. The last gen is almost as good, yet a lot cheaper."
"This saw replaced a Delta Unisaw in my shop. It's rock solid, powerful, and well made. Fence rivals Biesemeyer or Unifence. Worth the price, IMHO."
"Excellent performance but tough to use at high speed with soft wood, tends to drive too deep before impact kicks in."
"This is my only true drill. The key-less chuck works flawlessly as does the power/speed switch which is handy for drilling various density material."
"A quality sander that performs well day in and day out. Not the best dust bag, that's minor for me. Fits well in my hand and no fatigue with prolonged use."
"A good option for those looking for their first saw, or those looking to upgrade from a "portable" job site saw. Buy a decent blade and you'll be happy."