With the surplus of new power tools having recently entered the industrial market, many of which being quite incredible, the short-list of this year's most exciting new power tools has been surprisingly difficult to compile. With comprehensive tool line-ups (Makita, Dewalt, and Milwaukee each introduced a new line of cordless 12v power tools) and some acute power tool innovations that will change the way power tools are henceforth produced (like Bosch's articulating miter saw and Senco's pneumatic fusion technology), it seems there are more bar-raising power tools to kudo than can feasibly be mentioned. But, with effort to show no favor to any particular manufacturer or tool type, and in no particular order, let me briefly honor this year's picks for the most intense, most innovative, or simply most awesome new power tools.
- Bosch's GCM12SD Axial Glide Articulating Miter Saw:
Producing a virtually unparalleled smoothness of cut this Bosch saw is unbelievably precise and offers optimal operator control throughout every conceivable working condition. Its new axial system completely replaces the miter saw's former (and, comparatively, totally underdeveloped) rail system with two multi-joint articulating, or hinged, arms. This design enhances both the precision and durability of the saw, and also folds to sit flush with the back of the saw saving up to one foot of workspace and allowing you to use the saw with literally zero clearance behind it. The saw is surprisingly compact and with totally unparalleled efficiency, the axial glide miter saw truly has no equal.
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- Milwaukee's 2426-22 M12 Cordless Oscillating Multi-Tool:
Milwaukee's version of the multi-tool is one of the lightest models on the market, its terrifically precise, and surprisingly powerful. Unlike other multi-tools, and a major part of why this tool is so cool, Milwaukee's 2426-22 is manufactured to be compatible with Bosch multi-tool accessories and includes a universal accessory adapter which allows the tool to be used with accessories from nearly every competing brand. This bold maneuver from Milwaukee coupled with the tool's superior design, quality, and value render it one of the coolest new power tools in the industry.
*Additionally, if you are more interested in a corded multi-tool, Bosch has also just released their Multi-X MX25EC-21 - a tool that truly deserves to share this space among the top 5 best new tools. It's a seriously awesome machine with tremendous powerful, and unlike the cordless models, it provides this big power without any limitations. Like the Milwaukee, this model also offers an accessory adapter but includes quite a few more accessories.
- Dewalt's DCT410S1 12v MAX Inspection Camera:
After a significant amount of research and testing, Dewalt has brought to the table a product unlike any other the industry has ever seen, a cordless inspection video and still-shot camera with more innovation than you'll want shake a stick at. Featuring a flexible, waterproof three-foot extension cable, a 3.5-in detachable LCD screen with a 3x zoom capacity, and a lasting, lightweight, and fast-charging battery system, the DCT410S1 camera allows users to see into, record, and photograph all the jobsite's otherwise impossible to reach spaces. This new breed of inspection camera allows users to see behind walls, inside pipes, and into the depths of other workzone nooks and crannies with unrivaled ease, range, and efficiency.
- Festool's 564250 T 15+3 Lithium Ion Cordless Drill Set:
Ahh, Festool - a manufacturer that never ceases to improve not only itself but the industry around it has developed a cordless drill with unequaled precision and ethereally smooth performance. The T 15+3 squeezes an intense amount of power into a terrifically compact design, and with the drill's FastFix tool-less chuck, easily interchangeable accessory chucks, and the ability to insert a bit directly into the motor, the drill literally does the work of five different tools (including a right angle drill) while remaining true, precise, compact, and lightweight. So, with a lasting, energy efficient brush-less motor, electronic torque and tool health monitoring, two speed settings, magnetic bit storage, the most intelligent lithium-ion battery and charging system, and despite being expensive, the T 15+3 is pretty much the coolest drill ever.
- Senco's FN65DA Cordless Fusion Finish Nailer:
Combining the very best of both pneumatic and cordless power tool technologies, Senco's Fusion is one of the most groundbreaking developments the power tool industry has ever seen. Requiring no cords, hoses, compressors, or fuel cells, the fusion finish nailer is completely streamlined for superior efficiency, and with a surplus of other perks like an integrated LED light, powerful, fast-charging battery system, patented Reflex-Shot mechanism, and incredible accuracy, Senco has, essentially, built the most self-sustaining, most evolved, most efficient, effective, and influential nailer ever built. As if that wasn't quite enough, Fusion technology is also more environmentally friendly earning this tool an overall assessment of super awesome.
And those beauties comprise my top 5 new power tools of 2010 and 2011. BUT, as I stressed before, there has been an influx of tremendous additions to the industrial power tool scene. Said influx, in fact, cannot go without a few more accolades. Accordingly, I have also put together a list of "honorable mentions," if you will, and I must digress for a small moment if only to say that it pains me to label these tools with a only measly "honorable mention." Each of them is uniquely innovative, awesome, and entirely deserving of something better than a "mention" of any caliber. But alas, here they are, the most honorable of honorable mentions (in no particular order):
- Makita's SH01W 12v Compact Cordless 3-3/8" Circular Saw
- Makita's LXFD01CW 18v Compact Cordless 1/2" Drill-Driver AND Dewalt's DCD710S2 12V MAX Drill Driver Kit (Sorry, I realize having two tools here is cheating but these drills are equally awesome and are really designed to perform in two separate spheres so one can't necessarily "beat out" the other, so, it makes perfect sense include them both, right?...)
- Dewalt's DW611PK Compact, Two-Base Router Kit
- Milwaukee's 2458-21 M12 Cordless Palm Nailer
- Milwaukee's 2625-21 M18 Cordless One-Handed Hackzall
Special Price!!! Milwaukee 2694-24 M18 18-Volt 4-Tool Cordless Combo Kit
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Milwaukee 2694-24 M18 18-Volt 4-Tool Cordless Combo Kit Feature
- M18 cordless 1/2-inch hammer drill/driver with Milwaukee 4-pole frameless motor delivers 550 in./lbs. of peak torque, 0-450/0-1,700 RPM and 29,000 BPM
- M18 cordless Sawzall reciprocating saw with patented gear-protecting clutch and counter balance mechanism
- M18 cordless 6-1/2-inch circular saw delivers 3,500 RPM with magnesium upper and lower guards for maximum durability
- M18 cordless work light provides a fold-away hook for hands-free use and a 135-degree rotating head to direct light at the work area
- Includes: M18 2620-20 1/2-inch hammer drill/driver, M18 2620-20 Sawzall reciprocating saw , M18 6-1/2-inch circular saw, M18 work light , (2) M18 XC high-capacity lithium-ion batteries, 1-hour charger, (1) general-purpose Sawzall blade, contractor bag
Milwaukee 2694-24 M18 18-Volt 4-Tool Cordless Combo Kit Overview
The Milwaukee M18 cordless 4-tool combo kit includes the 1/2in. Hammerdrill/Driver, Sawzall Recip Saw, Circular Saw and Worklight. The M18 Cordless System's patented technologies and electronics, innovative motor design, and superior ergonomics provide the most efficient blend of power, weight and performance in the industry. Tools Included: Hammerdrill/driver, Sawzall recip saw, circular saw and worklight, Storage Case Included: Yes, Volts: 18, Battery Type: M18 Lithium-Ion, Battery Included: Yes (2), Charger Included: YesMilwaukee 2694-24 M18 18-Volt 4-Tool Cordless Combo Kit Specifications
The Milwaukee 2694-24 M18 18-volt cordless four-tool combo kit provides tools that boast patented technologies and electronics, innovative motor designs, and superior ergonomics for power, comfort, and performance. Powered by lithium-ion batteries, this four-tool kit includes the 2602-20 1/2-inch hammer drill/driver, 2620-20 Sawzall reciprocating saw, 2630-20 circular saw, and work light.
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 M18 Circular Saw delivers 3,500 RPM with magnesium upper and lower guards for maximum durability. View larger. |
Included in the kit is the 2602-20 1/2-inch hammer drill/driver, which is able to drill 20 percent faster in concrete than the competition. It owes its robust performance to a four-pole motor that delivers 550 inch/pounds of peak torque and 29,000 BPM, and it features a variable-speed trigger that provides speed control between 0-1,700 RPM (high speed) and 0-450 RPM (low speed) and an all-metal 1/2-inch single-sleeve ratcheting chuck for bit retention. For added flexibility and long life, this hammer drill/driver has the only metal gear case in its class.
 M18 Cordless Work Light provides a fold-away hook for hands free use. View larger. |
Able to make fast, clean horizontal cuts, the kit's 2630-20 circular saw boasts rough-and-tough magnesium guards for maximum durability and an electronic brake to quickly stop the blade. An aircraft aluminum shoe provides accuracy, while an ergonomic, compact, and lightweight design includes a soft-grip handle for all-day comfort and control.
Finally, the work light included in the kit illuminates your work space. Its compact, ergonomic design combines with a 135-degree rotating head for easy adjustments, while a fold-away utility hook enables both hands-free use and space-saving storage.
 Reliable, long-lasting LITHIUM-ION power is just one part of a full feature set. |
Cordless power frees you from the hassle of extension cords, but a cordless tool is only as reliable as its battery--that's where Milwaukee's M18 XC high-capacity lithium-ion batteries come in. Engineered to deliver torque, speed, and extended runtime, these batteries make use of Milwaukee's trademarked Digital Power Management technology to ensure long battery life. Additionally, overload protection, a temperature management system, and individual cell voltage monitoring guard your battery and your tools during tough jobs.
A convenient power gauge on each battery displays remaining runtime, and a second battery is included with the kit, so you never have to worry about running out of power in the middle of a task. Plus the M18 lithium-ion battery charger is designed to recharge batteries in one hour or less.
Since lithium-ion batteries are significantly smaller and lighter than 18-volt NiCad batteries, they play an integral role in keeping Milwaukee's M18 tools ergonomic and comfortable to use. For added versatility, M18 tools also work with even lighter M18 compact lithium-ion batteries (not included).
M18 Series Tools: Innovative, Powerful, and Easy to Handle
Launched in 2008, the M18 series from Milwaukee balances power and ergonomics. M18 tools pack the best-in-class, heavy-duty performance that you expect from Milwaukee into lighter, more compact bodies than those of traditional tools. This translates to improved versatility on the jobsite and reduced user fatigue at the end of the workday.
About the Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
In 1924 Milwaukee Electric Tool introduced the Hole-Shooter, the first lightweight, portable, one-handed 1/4-inch capacity drill, and the company has been dedicated to producing innovative, heavy-duty electric power tools that meet the needs of professional users ever since.
Milwaukee's product line has grown to include more than 500 tools and over 3,500 accessories. Milwaukee uses state-of-the-art technologies and sophisticated manufacturing techniques to ensure that quality is built into each of its tools, resulting in durable and reliable professional products.
Warranty
This tool is backed by a five-year warranty that protects against defects in materials or workmanship. M18 XC High-Capacity LITHIUM-ION batteries are backed by a five-year, 2,000-charge warranty.
What's in the Box
One 1/2-inch hammer drill/driver; one Sawzall reciprocating saw; one 6.5-inch circular saw; M18 work light; two M18 XC high-capacity lithium-ion batteries; one one-hour charger; one general-purpose Sawzall blade; and one contractor bag.
 The Milwaukee M18 line includes a full complement of compact, powerful cordless tools that are built to last. |
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