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Milwaukee Announces M18 FUEL Gen 5 — 25% More Torque, Same Battery

The fifth-generation M18 FUEL brushless platform launches this September with upgraded POWERSTATE motors across the full cordless lineup.

Tooling Around Jun 2026 2 min read
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DeWalt POWERSTACK 5Ah Pack Ships — Rivals FLEXVOLT Runtime at Half the Price

The flat-format 20V MAX POWERSTACK 5Ah is now shipping to retailers, promising 35% more runtime than the comparable DCB205.

Tooling Around Jun 2026 2 min read
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Makita Cuts XGT 40V Prices by Up to 20% Ahead of Summer Sales Season

The Japanese tool maker is slashing prices across the XGT 40V MAX lineup as it pushes to close the market share gap with Milwaukee and DeWalt.

Tooling Around Jun 2026 1 min read
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Bosch PROFACTOR FlexPower Adapter Lets 18V Tools Run on 36V Packs

A new passive adapter bridges Bosch's 18V and 36V battery systems, giving existing PROFACTOR users access to the full Professional battery ecosystem.

Tooling Around Jun 2026 2 min read
Review

DeWalt DCD800B: The Best 20V Drill for Most People

Brushless motor, compact frame, and genuine torque — this is the drill we recommend to almost everyone.

Erik Sundsteigen Jun 2025 8 min read
8.4
Best Of

Best Cordless Drills of 2025

We tested every major 18/20V brushless drill so you don't have to. Here's what's worth your money.

Erik Sundsteigen May 2025 12 min read
How-To

Brushless vs Brushed Motors: What Actually Matters

The spec sheets say brushless is better. Here's what that actually means for your work.

Erik Sundsteigen Apr 2025 6 min read
How-To

How to Actually Read a Drill's Torque Spec

Max torque numbers are marketing. Here's the one figure that actually tells you how hard a drill can work.

Erik Sundsteigen Mar 2025 5 min read
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