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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
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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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