The 42 Best Tools of 2024 | Tested & Rated - GearLab
Oct 28, 2024 · Drills. Finding the right drill is one of the most fundamental tool decisions. A quality drill will be one of your most essential workhorse tools for your household, coming in handy for repairs, DIY projects, and more. During our comprehensive drill-testing process, we drilled over 400 holes with each product and drove in over a thousand screws ...
The 7 Best Drills of 2024 | Tested & Rated - GearLab
Sep 16, 2024 · Austin has extensive experience using tools in both an industrial and DIY setting, having worked on an oil rig and undertaking extensive renovations on his own home. David has formal training as a mechanical engineer and has used cordless drills on all sorts of projects, ranging from deepwater surveying robots to Formula SAE race cars. He also ...
Ego Power+ CS1400 Review | Tested & Rated - GearLab
For one, the saw performance of the Ego Power+ CS1400 is above most of the field. It had a quick cutting time in our side-by-side dimensional wood trials, posting an average of 9.5 seconds. Where the Ego really seemed to shine was when we took it to the wood yard to buck heavy, wet pine rounds. It cuts through larger rounds nearly as easily as ...
Milwaukee M18 FUEL Review | Tested & Rated - GearLab
The M18 Fuel model has fantastic cutting power, great battery performance, and zero wind-up time. This cordless chainsaw may be on the pricier side, but if you already own Milwaukee products or plan on expanding your fleet of tools the Milwaukee model is …
Ego Power+ CS1800 Review | Tested & Rated - GearLab
Earning one of our top spots, the Ego Power+ CS1800 is the value pick in our best chainsaw review. It didn't perform as well as the EGO Power+ CS2005, but it is much lighter, less expensive, and maybe all the saw you need. If battery life is important, this saw is the way to go. The battery outlasts most of the competition and is relatively ...
Makita 18V LXT Brushless Cordless 1/2" Driver-Drill XFD14Z Review
Feb 14, 2022 · Our Verdict. The Makita 18V LXT Brushless Cordless 1/2" Driver-Drill scored very well compared to the models in our best drill review, coming close to claiming the top spot. It delivered an impeccable performance when it came to driving in fasteners and did very well in most of the drilling tests (though faltering in our heaviest-duty tests).
Ego Power+ 615 CFM Blower LB6151 Review | Tested - GearLab
Jun 22, 2023 · The Ego 615 scored highly in its airflow measurements. At a five-inch distance from our pitot tube, we recorded 1,008 CFM on turbo mode. Its airspeed hit 136 mph on turbo mode and 115 mph on high, both equally impressive stats. The Ego 615 almost doubles its power output on turbo mode, when we measured it's cubic feet per minute with an anemometer.
Ego Power+ Powerload with Line IQ ST1623T Review | Tested
The Ego Power+ Powerload with Line IQ ST1623T impressed our review team at every stage of testing, from its top-tier performance in all of our weed-eating tests. Its thoughtful design and ergonomics make it ideal for both light yard work and major transformations.
Ridgid 18V Brushless Cordless Sub Compact 1/2 in. Drill ... - GearLab
Mar 7, 2024 · The Ridgid 18V Brushless Sub Compact 1/2 in. was one of the better performers with going through our 16 gauge sheet steel tests. It was able to make a ¼-inch hole in approximately 1.22 seconds and repeated this impressive performance in our ½-inch drilling test, which only took 3.19 seconds. The Ridgid proved to be a capable brushless drill ...
Kobalt XTR 24-volt 1/2-in Keyless Brushless Cordless Drill
Mar 7, 2024 · The Kobalt XTR 24-volt 1/2-in Keyless Brushless Cordless offered good battery life in these tests, but was outshined by a number of 18-volt drills. Although not the top performer, the XTR has plenty of stamina to drive 144 3-inch number 9 deck screws into 4 inches of lumber, and bore 26.5 1-inch holes in 1.5-inch boards with a spade bit before ...