Hitachi KC18DHL 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless Combo Kit

Though I’m not in need of another drill/driver right now, the amazing performance of these Hitachi drivers has got me green with envy. By the time I was done sheathing that gazebo, the sound of this little lightweight, easily handled, long-lasting Hitachi impact driver sounded like Victory!

RIDGID 24V XLi 4-Piece Cordless Combo Kit

Tool: RIDGID 24V XLi 4-Piece Cordless Combo Kit Excitement, Look what I got! Four Ridgid Cordless Tools in one sack. It’s a pretty heavy sack at that and one that won’t zip closed with all the tools in it. A mega drill/driver, 6″ circular saw, reciprocating ‘saws all’ and a flashlight complete with two 24V [...]

Ridgid R883 Dual Voltage Cordless Jigsaw

Tool: Ridgid R883 Dual Voltage Cordless Jig Saw Date of Service: January 2009 Adding another Ridgid cordless tool to my discontinued 24V combo kit, this cordless jigsaw is the fourth in my current collection but is my only ‘cordless’ jigsaw. Featuring Dual Select, this tool is capable of either the Ridgid 18 volt or 24 [...]

Paslode Cordless 16-gauge Angled Finish Nailer

Tool: Paslode Cordless 16 gauge Angled Finish Nailer I have to be very careful not to swear while writing about my Paslode Cordless Finish Nailer. I have a serious love-hate relationship with this tool. For certain applications the Paslode Cordless Nailer is indispensable but that’s highly conditional upon it actually working. It’s truly unfortunate, my [...]

Porter-Cable 878 – 14.4 volt Cordless Drill/Driver

Tool: Porter-Cable 878 14.4v Two-Speed Cordless Drill/Driver The Porter-Cable 878? That’s what’s printed on the side of my drill/driver despite the fact several searches at Porter-Cable come up: “No pages were found.” Still, this 14.4v Porter-Cable Cordless Drill/Driver continues to serve me well. Rating: