power tools

CR Range air compressors from Atlas Copco are a line of durable single and two-stage cast iron piston compressors said to combine reliability and maximum productivity for demanding applications. The line offers a variety of customization…

The Hercules Professional 12 in. double bevel sliding miter saw from Harbor Freight Tools features both top vertical and horizontal cut capacity, with the ability to cut up to 7½-in. crown molding vertically nested and up to 6¾-in. base…

The GEM Industries orbital sander features an 11 in. drive pad said to reduce labour by at least 50 percent over traditional 5 or 6 in. rotary tools. As opposed to high speed rotary sanders, the 100 percent orbital action of the sander…

The Bosch GHO12V-08 12V Max cordless planer is about the same size as a hand plane, with 2.2 In. of planing width and a single-pass planing depth of up to 0.08 In. The tool planes up to 33 ft of one-inch wide hardwood per amp hour (Ah).…

The M18, 5-in. random orbit sander from Milwaukee Tool produces corded power with a 12,000 maximum OPM output. The 7,000 to 12,000 variable speed dial allows the user control over the output of the tool to match the orbit speed for the…

The model GDX18V-1600 18V socket-ready impact driver from Bosch Tools is a two-in-one tool said to switch quickly and seamlessly from a ¼ in. quick-change hex shank to ½ in. square drive. The cordless driver delivers up to 1,600 in.-lb…

Festool has launched Airstream battery technology, which it says will reduce charging times by up to 60 percent. The charging system pulls cooled air through the air intakes of the battery pack and channels airflow through the cells and…

Dewalt has announced the Flexvolt system, which features a battery that automatically changes voltage when the user changes tools. The battery powers a new line of brushless 60V Max and 120V Max Flexvolt tools. The patent-pending…

The Worxsaw circular saw introduced by Worx is capable of cutting a 2x4 in a single pass. The saw features a 4-1/2 in. blade that is up to 50 percent lighter than a full-size 7-1/4 in. circular saw, the company says. The saw weighs…

Milwaukee Tool has introduced One-Key, a digital platform for tracking tools and equipment. By integrating tool electronics with a cloud-based program, the platform will include Inventory Management, the first component available through…

Fein accessories for oscillating power tools with Starlock tool mount have been introduced. Fein developed the new tool mount with Bosch, providing users with a uniform standard. The Starlock mount is said to provide maximum power…

Rockler Woodworking and Hardware has introduced an installation solution for Blum Tandem undermount drawer slides – the JIG IT Undermount Drilling Guide. The guide turns a difficult installation into a quick, easy and repeatable process,…

Festool USA has introduced the TXS cordless drill. The product has a T-handle design, delivering torque for drilling and driving in a compact format that weighs just under 2 lb. Equipped with built-in fuel gauge, LED to illuminate…

Mirka has unveiled what it says is a world first — an electric sander with a brushless motor and no external power supply. The Mirka Direct Electric Random Orbital Sander (DEROS) is a lightweight, compact sander that comes in at just 950…

If you’re looking at upgrading your CNC router, Multicam has introduced its new 8000-series, five-axis CNC router. Multicam says the machine offers the most standard features in its class. These include a 12-position automatic tool changer;…

If you’re using Milwaukee Tool M18-series cordless tools on installations or in the production shop, the company says you’ll see an instant increase in run-time and durability of your tools by upgrading to the new M18 RedLithium XC5.0…

Fein Tools has launched its new MultiMaster 350 Q. It features a patented fast-change system, and a metal drive head with high load capacity. The MultiMaster has a two-by-1.7-degree angular range. The motor is 350 W, and the fan is a new…

Festool calls its new Vecturo Oscillating Multi-Tool “the ultimate in versatility.” A wide variety of blades and the tool’s variable speed mean the Vecturo can easily cut, scrape or score virtually any material. Oscillating frequency is…