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24V Cordless Drill: What to Know Before You Buy

24V Cordless Drill: What to Know Before You Buy Buying a 24V cordless drill represents a significant expense.  True, it isn’t as expensive as a fast automobile or a new condo, but a top quality 24 Volt Cordless drill will … Continue reading

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What is SDS Plus and are SDS Drills better?

What is SDS Plus, SDS Top or SDS Max? The simplest answer to this question is that they are all types of chuck system used on modern power drills. A chuck is the part of the drill that is used … Continue reading

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Makita Power Tools – Cordless SDS Hammer Drill

Makita Power Tools – Cordless SDS Hammer Drill After discovering how good Makita power tools really are I admit that my aging corded SDS Plus hammer drill might have competition.  I freely admit a bias for cordless power tools and … Continue reading

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Benefits of Power Tools – Air, Electric and Fossil Fuel

Benefits of Power Tools We All Use Tools An identifying feature of a human being is tool use.  We have been tool users since pre-historic times, from basic hammers and flint axes to tools for hunting like skinning knives or … Continue reading

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Makita Power Tools – Air Tools, Air Compressor

Makita Power Tools – Air Tools, Air Compressor In England, air tools are still very much confined to automotive uses.  The idea of an air powered power tool is just not part of the mind-set of the average British builder.  … Continue reading

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