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Craftsman BoltOn Cordless Drill Review
Versatility for homeowners
by Lorenz Prem on 06-21-2014 10:01 pm

A friend of mine loaned me his Craftsman BoltOnCordless Drill/Driver for review. At first I thought it wasidentical to the Black&Decker Matrix, a tool I reviewed sixmonths ago. Turns out the BoltOn has a few features that make itthe better tool. Let's take a look at how the Craftsman BoltOnmanaged to improve on the Black&Decker Matrix.

The Craftsman BoltOn System

The Craftsman BoltOn system combines a handle that houses themotor and the battery with a replaceable power unit. The basic kitcomes with

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Craftsman 17310 Drill/Driver Review
by Lorenz Prem on 10-07-2012 3:37 pm

Craftsman power tools are a very common sight inhomes around America. The 17310 Drill/Driver is Craftsman's heavyduty cordless tool for drilling and driving. It's aimed at theeducated consumer who demands quality and performance at areasonable price. Let's take a look at how well the 17310 satisfieswhen being judged on these criteria.

The Design

The Craftsman 17310 is a generic pistol grip design. The motorand clutch assembly at the top are counter-balanced by the batterypack the bottom end of the grip. The tool is so

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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."