Pro Tool Reviews

Over the years, Harbor Freight has steadily expanded its Bauer lineup beyond basic power tools. It includes everything from compressors and pressure washers to true-blue shop equipment that’s designed to give value-minded folks a capable alternative to big-box store brands. The Bauer 14-Gallon Wet Dry Vacuum follows that same philosophy and packs the features you’d expect from a premium shop vac into a competitively priced package.

Ridgid is expanding its 18V lineup with a brand new batch of subcompact tools, and so far, I’m definitely impressed. Today, I’ve got my hands on the 18V Nuke SubCompact Stealth Force Oil Pulse Driver, and I’m putting it to the test here at our shop. I want to know how it performs and how it compares to other models on the market.

When I started at Pro Tool Reviews almost 13 years ago, there were no cordless drills that exceeded 1000 in-lbs of torque, and 2000 RPM was about the best you could hope for. Lithium batteries had finally gained widespread traction, but the advancements of tabless connections, pouch cells, or even high-density round cells hadn’t found their way into the market. Brushless motors were becoming more common, but hadn’t completely taken over.

Back in 2021, Flex dropped a brand new line of 24V tools that aimed to challenge the biggest names on the market. Leading the charge, the FX1271 Hammer Drill delivered genuine raw power that we don’t typically see from a first-gen tool. Now, 5 years later, we have the second-gen 24V FX1272 Hammer Drill here at our shop for some hands-on testing. We want to know how this drill compares to the previous generation and how it performs under pressure, so you can decide if it’s a worthy upgrade.

Acme Tools always has ways to help you save money while shopping for your favorite power tool brands. Today, we found two different DeWalt deals that can net you a combined total of THREE free tools if you take advantage of both deals! I’ll show you which products are applicable, how much you can save, and how long you have to claim.

If you own Kobalt yard tools that use 24V Kobalt-branded batteries with a USB-C charging port, there’s a chance that they may pose a fire risk. Greenworks (which manufactures outdoor power equipment for Kobalt) has issued a recall for 24V USB-C Kobalt batteries after over 30 reports of smoke, sparking, or catching fire under certain circumstances.

Karcher has no shortage of electric pressure washers for every performance level, with over two dozen models to target a variety of cleaning applications. The brand recently introduced the E Series, which targets high performance and fast cleaning at the DIY and Prosumer levels. Today, I got my hands on the strongest E Series model, the Karcher K 3000 E electric pressure washer, to run it through its paces and help you decide if Karcher should be on your radar.

A few years back, Hilti launched its Nuron battery platform and a range of innovative tools for the professional market. Among them, we’re also seeing some of the tried-and-true favorites from the previous 22V lineup making the leap with a fresh technology update. I got my hands on the Hilti SC 6ML-22 Cordless Metal Cutting Circular Saw, and I’ll walk you through what I’ve learned and explain how Nuron technology comes into play.

When we rate impact drivers, we take into consideration performance, size, weight, features, and more. While that gives us a balanced idea of how they compare, it’s performance that drives fasteners. If performance is your number one priority, this head-to-head review is for you! Each of these three impact drivers scored 90 points or more in our performance tests, setting themselves apart from the crowd. I’ll introduce them to you in alphabetical order so I don’t spoil the end.

Right now at The Home Depot, Ryobi 18V One+ users can grab a two-battery and charger kit for just $99! What’s better, you’ll also get to choose a tool to include with your order at no extra cost! Below, I’ll go over which tools are included, how much you can save, and how to claim this Ryobi deal.