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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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DeWalt DWE4011 Grinder Review
A little too weak for the job site
by Lorenz Prem on 06-14-2014 9:03 pm

Savvy shoppers are always on the lookout fortools that get the job done and don't break the bank. This weekDeWalt's smallest grinder, the DWE4011, made its way onto myworkbench. It looks like the other DeWalt grinders, but it sell ata price much lower than one would expect. Let's take a look, if theDWE4011 is an incredible value, or if it's a lemon you should keepout of your toolbox.

The DeWalt DWE4011 Grinder

The DWE4011 is an entry level 4 1/2" grinder from DeWalt. Itfollows the traditional design of marryi

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DeWalt D26670 Trim Router Review
A crude tool with a powerful motor
by Lorenz Prem on 06-07-2014 11:03 pm

Testing my way through all trim routers on themarket I made my way to the yellow one. The DeWalt D26670 with itsrugged construction promises to be an interesting one. Let's take alook what the D26670 can do in the Hingmy workshop, and how itstacks up against the competition.

The DeWalt D26670 Trim Router

The D26670 is a commercial trim router from DeWalt. The kitincludes the motor unit and a solid base. The tilt base and offsetbase are available as part of the larger kit.

The base and

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DeWalt DW331K Jigsaw Review
A rough Jigsaw for rough Cuts
by Lorenz Prem on 04-13-2014 12:55 am

The DeWalt DW331K jigsaw sits right in themiddle of the price range. That makes it a tempting purchase foranyone who wants a better saw than one of the universally poorentry level jigsaws, but does not want to pay for thetop-of-the-line models. Let's take a look at what the DW331K jigsawcan do in the Hingmy woodshop.

The DeWalt DW331K Jigsaw

The DW331K is a professional quality jigsaw from DeWalt. It wasengineered to perform well on the job site, where speed anddurability are valued above anything else. The saw

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DeWalt DW682K Plate Joiner Review
Handle with Care
by Lorenz Prem on 03-16-2014 2:05 pm

I have used my trusted Porter Cable 557 platejoiner for almost a decade now. It's about time to bring in a fewchallengers and see if the old guard is still competitive intoday's market. Enter DW682K, a surprisingly affordable platejoiner from DeWalt. Let's take look, if the DW682K can challengethe reigning champ.

The DeWalt DW682K Plate Joiner

The DW682K is a heavy duty plate joiner intended for productionuse. Every part of the tool has been engineered to perform in suchan environment. The fence assembly a

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DeWalt DW364 Circular Saw Review
One of the Best
by Lorenz Prem on 02-16-2014 2:43 pm

In every market segment there are tools thatcosts several times as much as the entry level version. I oftenwonder what the reason for such a steep price premium could be. Inthe world of circular saws one of these tools is the DeWalt DW364.Called "the finest circular saw you can buy" by many professionalsI have come across, it was inevitable that it would find its wayinto the Hingmy shop. Let's take a look, if the DW364 is reallythat much better than the competition.

The DeWalt DW364 Circular Saw

The DW364 is a

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DeWalt D26453K Random Orbit Sander Review
by Lorenz Prem on 11-09-2013 10:53 pm

Every now and then I get to review a tool thatseems to do everything right on paper, but falls short just alittle bit in the shop. The DeWalt D26453 random orbit sander issuch a product. When I first picked it up, it seemed like asure-fire winner. Durable to the max with good specs it surelywould do well? Let's find out what stopped the D26453 from beingthe pinnacle of random orbit sanders.

The DeWalt 26453 Sander

The first thing you'll notice when you pick up the D26453 is itssize. The sander is one of the larger 5"

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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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DeWalt DCF610S2 Cordless Driver Review
by Lorenz Prem on 09-12-2013 6:36 am

While we do like to test the latest and greatesthere at Hingmy, we do understand that new is not always best. Truevalue is sometimes found in a prior generation. The DeWalt DCF610screwdriver, one of the best reviewed drivers we have seen, is onesuch tool. Let's take a look, if the DCF610 is still a good buyseveral years after its introduction.

The DeWalt DCF610 Screwdriver

The DCF610 is the primary screwdriver in the DeWalt's 12Vline-up. It comes paired with the DC815 impact driver, which hasmore power for the tougher

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DeWalt DCF680N2 Gyro Screwdriver Review
by Lorenz Prem on 08-31-2013 6:38 pm

One look at the press release of the DCF680 wasenough for me to order one. The gyroscopic control mechanism is oneof the most exciting new technologies to come to the world of powertools in years. It won't have the same impact as the brushlessmotor revolution that is ongoing, but the gyro is undoubtedly morefun to use. Let's take a look at DeWalt's new gyroscopicscrewdriver, and find out if it is a power tool, or a gimmick.

The DeWalt DCF680 Screwdriver

DeWalt promotes the DCF680 as a professional grade tool forinstal

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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."