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Best Commercial Battery Backpack Blower Head-To-Head 2024

Best Commercial Battery Backpack Blower The Tool Box Buzz Crew seeks to crown the best commercial-grade battery backpack blower in this most recent Head-to-Head comparison test. In 2023 our crew tested and chose the best Handheld Cordless Blower. Building on that success, we are now examining battery backpack blowers. However, this Head-to-Head will primarily be […]

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ECHO POWER-ON-ATHON 2024

ECHO hosted their annual POWER-ON-ATHON event on September 19th at their headquarters in Lake Zurich, IL. They invited a number of industry and media partners as they announced new products for 2025. This event included a factory tour, product release, and tool test. Factory Tour During the factory tour, Ryan Ladley, VP of Operations at […]

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DEWALT 20V XR 2-1/4 Peak HP Plunge Router Review

DEWALT 20V XR 2-1/4 Peak HP Plunge Router DCW620B The new DEWALT 20V XR 2-1/4 Peak HP Plunge Router that seems purpose build for professional contractors looking for a powerful, reliable, and cordless plunge router. A Legacy of Excellence This plunge router is the result of nearly four years of development. DEWALT building on its […]

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Hydraulic Impact Driver – Should you have one?

Hydraulic Impact Driver – Should You Have One In Your Kit? When you hear the term “Hydraulic Impact Driver “you either know exactly what I’m talking about or you wonder if it’s some weird industrial tool hooked up to hydraulic hoses like a giant concrete saw. Well, I can assure you that if you do […]

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JET AFS-850 Mobile Air Filter

JET AFS-850 Mobile Air Filter Review Maintaining a clean and safe jobsite is essential for both productivity and health. ACME Tools recently tasked us with evaluating the JET AFS-850 Mobile Air Filter to determine its effectiveness and value as a dust control solution for construction sites. Priced at $699, the AFS-850 isn’t cheap, but what […]

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Milwaukee M18 FUEL 7-1/4” Circular Saw 2834-20 Review

Milwaukee M18 FUEL 7-1/4” Circular Saw 2834-20 The Milwaukee M18 FUEL 7-1/4” Circular Saw 2834-20 represents a series of significant upgrades, differentiating it from the older Gen 2 circular saw you may be familiar with. These changes promise to make framers and remodelers very happy. Milwaukee M18 FUEL 7-1/4” Circular Saw 2834-20 | Specifications 1. […]

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HILTI 22-Volt Nuron Dust Extractor VC 4X-22 Review

HILTI Dust Extractor VC 4X-22 The Hilti Dust Extractor VC 4X-22 is a recent upgrade to their 22-Volt dust extractor line up. Its touted to have more efficient suction and to accommodate user requests and demands for a larger capacity tank-on-wheels for diamond concrete cutters. Here’s what stands out about this upgrade: Dust Extractor VC […]

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Milwaukee M18 Fuel Improvements

New Milwaukee M18 Tool Improvements Milwaukee Tools just held their annual PIPELINE media event where they unveiled the latest additions to their expansive product lineup.  The backbone of this years event was touted as THE NEXT BREAKTHROUGH in M18 FUEL TM. This next breakthrough is actually as series of iterative improvements across 4 key components […]

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Echo 56V Battery Backpack Blower Review

Echo DPB-5800T Battery Backpack Blower Review In September 2023 Echo Power Equipment unveiled their first battery-powered backpack blower. The Model DPB-5800T is built around Echo’s 56V eFORCE battery platform. This model is designed from the ground up with professional users in mind. It features outstanding power and performance as well as battery versatility. Echo provided […]

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Best Mid-Size, Rechargeable Flashlight Head-to-Head 2024

Best Mid-size, Rechargeable Flashlight When it comes to choosing a flashlight, size and reliability are crucial factors, especially for those who need a dependable light source for outdoor adventures, emergencies, or daily tasks. Among the myriad of options available, rechargeable flashlights stand out for their eco-friendliness and cost-effectiveness, eliminating the constant need for disposable batteries. […]

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