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Not Surprisingly: No More DeWalt Empire Levels
BuildingOnline.com reported this week that DeWalt and Empire announced “that they will end their partnership on the private label line of professional box levels that Empire Level licensed, designed...
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Reader Question: Are Panel Saws Still Relevant?
The track saw has matured from its humble beginnings as circular saw with a straightedge to being called a table saw replacement by some companies. That doesn’t ring true to me, because a table saw is...
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Repacking The Truck Toolkit
With a new truck parked outside the shop, I took the opportunity to reorganize my vehicle’s toolkit. As I shuffled things about, I found I needed different types of storage for the truck, so I began...
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Interesting Track Saw Accessories
Most manufacturers sell adapters so you can use a router or a jigsaw with their saw track, but DeWalt also sells two accessories for their track saws that can both help align the track and be used as...
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A DeWalt-Branded Folding Retractable Utility Knife
Remember back when we told you about the Stanley Black & Decker merger, speculating that you’d see some of the underlying brands breaking out of their previous molds? It’s happening. Above you see...
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DeWalt’s New Modular Miter Saw Stand
Any trim-work pro — or anybody willing to help friends and neighbors out with home improvement jobs — needs a miter saw and a way to set it up and use it on the jobsite. So anything that makes that...
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TM Portable Shop Compressor Test: Part IA
About a week and change after posting our first article on the beginnings of our compressor test, we found two things. We’d missed a few brands that needed to go along with that test, and we’d have to...
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DeWalt’s Updated Variable-Speed Polishers
If you’re a metalworker, you probably have a polisher sitting around with a knot-cup brush fitted. If not, you probably see them at the car wash where guys spend a lot of time trying to bring out the...
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TM Portable Shop Compressor Test: Part II
Our compressor test has finally come to a close, and here are the results. We looked at all manner of compressor tools and tests and found what we consider to be some truths and untruths about what’s...
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DeWalt’s Titanium Hammer Killer?
Everyone’s seen the Stiletto. The shoe from which the Stiletto draws its name is designed to perfectly support and accentuate a woman’s legs to render them sleek and sexy, and the hammer tries to do...
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Preview: DeWalt 20V Max Li-Ion
Since DeWalt was acquired by Stanley, we’ve had a sneaking suspicion the the yellow and black would be appearing in many arenas of retail combat where they currently do not. That was correct, but the...
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Preview: DeWalt’s 20V MAX Drill/Drivers
Sean gave you a quick mention of DeWalt’s new 20V MAX line recently, and I’ll agree: it’s damn interesting. We’ve got a lot more information on these coming, but let’s start out with the most...
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Review: DeWalt’s Folding Retractable Utility Knife
If you’re looking for a small, easily-pocketable utility knife, you’ll want a folder. But non-retractable folders are a pretty serious laceration hazard: You’re prone to leaving it lying around with...
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DeWalt’s 12V MAX Flashlight: I’m A Fan
When I first saw the flashlight component of DeWalt’s 12V MAX line, I thought, “Wow, that sure is odd-looking. It’s square. It’s gonna be uncomfortable to hold. And what’s with that gimmicky swivel...
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DeWalt’s Cordless Brad Nailer: Goin’ Electric
When they’re a part of a large system of many nailers and compressors, pneumatic brad nailers are cheap to buy and operate. But if you don’t own any pneumatics at all and just want a nailer, they’re...
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Porter-Cable’s New 18V Drills
It looks like the new DeWalt cordless drill design philosophy is making its way into the Porter-Cable line. Note in the picture above some key refinements, direct from the DeWalt drafting board: a...
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DeWalt Compound Action Pliers
We read about DeWalt’s compound action pliers, but they were kind enough to send us over a pair so we could take a look in person. They’re pretty much like most standard pliers — complete with some...
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Dealmonger: DeWalt Old Guard on Sale – $250
If the latest gear and Li-ion isn’t a must, cashing in on an older frontrunner like the DeWalt 18v combo kit might prove pretty handy. Sure, it’s 4-year-old tech, but in the end, a $250 kit (marked...
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Depth Control for DeWalt SDS Plus
It’s hard enough to tell how deep you’re drilling with rotary hammers when you’re drilling downward or sideways, but drilling overhead makes it even more difficult. Try “feeling” your way to a perfect...
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First Look: DeWalt’s 20V Max 1/4″ Impact Driver
Anyone who’s a fan of the yellow and black has probably noticed that since the Stanley/B&D merger, DeWalt’s lineup has moved into the fast lane in terms of forward-thinking design. Love ‘em or...
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