With the surplus of new power tools having recently entered the industrial market, many of which being quite incredible, the short-list of this year's most exciting new power tools has been surprisingly difficult to compile. With comprehensive tool line-ups (Makita, Dewalt, and Milwaukee each introduced a new line of cordless 12v power tools) and some acute power tool innovations that will change the way power tools are henceforth produced (like Bosch's articulating miter saw and Senco's pneumatic fusion technology), it seems there are more bar-raising power tools to kudo than can feasibly be mentioned. But, with effort to show no favor to any particular manufacturer or tool type, and in no particular order, let me briefly honor this year's picks for the most intense, most innovative, or simply most awesome new power tools.
- Bosch's GCM12SD Axial Glide Articulating Miter Saw:
Producing a virtually unparalleled smoothness of cut this Bosch saw is unbelievably precise and offers optimal operator control throughout every conceivable working condition. Its new axial system completely replaces the miter saw's former (and, comparatively, totally underdeveloped) rail system with two multi-joint articulating, or hinged, arms. This design enhances both the precision and durability of the saw, and also folds to sit flush with the back of the saw saving up to one foot of workspace and allowing you to use the saw with literally zero clearance behind it. The saw is surprisingly compact and with totally unparalleled efficiency, the axial glide miter saw truly has no equal.
Dewalt Drill Cordless
- Milwaukee's 2426-22 M12 Cordless Oscillating Multi-Tool:
Milwaukee's version of the multi-tool is one of the lightest models on the market, its terrifically precise, and surprisingly powerful. Unlike other multi-tools, and a major part of why this tool is so cool, Milwaukee's 2426-22 is manufactured to be compatible with Bosch multi-tool accessories and includes a universal accessory adapter which allows the tool to be used with accessories from nearly every competing brand. This bold maneuver from Milwaukee coupled with the tool's superior design, quality, and value render it one of the coolest new power tools in the industry.
*Additionally, if you are more interested in a corded multi-tool, Bosch has also just released their Multi-X MX25EC-21 - a tool that truly deserves to share this space among the top 5 best new tools. It's a seriously awesome machine with tremendous powerful, and unlike the cordless models, it provides this big power without any limitations. Like the Milwaukee, this model also offers an accessory adapter but includes quite a few more accessories.
- Dewalt's DCT410S1 12v MAX Inspection Camera:
After a significant amount of research and testing, Dewalt has brought to the table a product unlike any other the industry has ever seen, a cordless inspection video and still-shot camera with more innovation than you'll want shake a stick at. Featuring a flexible, waterproof three-foot extension cable, a 3.5-in detachable LCD screen with a 3x zoom capacity, and a lasting, lightweight, and fast-charging battery system, the DCT410S1 camera allows users to see into, record, and photograph all the jobsite's otherwise impossible to reach spaces. This new breed of inspection camera allows users to see behind walls, inside pipes, and into the depths of other workzone nooks and crannies with unrivaled ease, range, and efficiency.
- Festool's 564250 T 15+3 Lithium Ion Cordless Drill Set:
Ahh, Festool - a manufacturer that never ceases to improve not only itself but the industry around it has developed a cordless drill with unequaled precision and ethereally smooth performance. The T 15+3 squeezes an intense amount of power into a terrifically compact design, and with the drill's FastFix tool-less chuck, easily interchangeable accessory chucks, and the ability to insert a bit directly into the motor, the drill literally does the work of five different tools (including a right angle drill) while remaining true, precise, compact, and lightweight. So, with a lasting, energy efficient brush-less motor, electronic torque and tool health monitoring, two speed settings, magnetic bit storage, the most intelligent lithium-ion battery and charging system, and despite being expensive, the T 15+3 is pretty much the coolest drill ever.
- Senco's FN65DA Cordless Fusion Finish Nailer:
Combining the very best of both pneumatic and cordless power tool technologies, Senco's Fusion is one of the most groundbreaking developments the power tool industry has ever seen. Requiring no cords, hoses, compressors, or fuel cells, the fusion finish nailer is completely streamlined for superior efficiency, and with a surplus of other perks like an integrated LED light, powerful, fast-charging battery system, patented Reflex-Shot mechanism, and incredible accuracy, Senco has, essentially, built the most self-sustaining, most evolved, most efficient, effective, and influential nailer ever built. As if that wasn't quite enough, Fusion technology is also more environmentally friendly earning this tool an overall assessment of super awesome.
And those beauties comprise my top 5 new power tools of 2010 and 2011. BUT, as I stressed before, there has been an influx of tremendous additions to the industrial power tool scene. Said influx, in fact, cannot go without a few more accolades. Accordingly, I have also put together a list of "honorable mentions," if you will, and I must digress for a small moment if only to say that it pains me to label these tools with a only measly "honorable mention." Each of them is uniquely innovative, awesome, and entirely deserving of something better than a "mention" of any caliber. But alas, here they are, the most honorable of honorable mentions (in no particular order):
- Makita's SH01W 12v Compact Cordless 3-3/8" Circular Saw
- Makita's LXFD01CW 18v Compact Cordless 1/2" Drill-Driver AND Dewalt's DCD710S2 12V MAX Drill Driver Kit (Sorry, I realize having two tools here is cheating but these drills are equally awesome and are really designed to perform in two separate spheres so one can't necessarily "beat out" the other, so, it makes perfect sense include them both, right?...)
- Dewalt's DW611PK Compact, Two-Base Router Kit
- Milwaukee's 2458-21 M12 Cordless Palm Nailer
- Milwaukee's 2625-21 M18 Cordless One-Handed Hackzall
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Makita LCT300W 18-Volt Compact Lithium-Ion Cordless 3-Piece Combo Kit Feature
- Two-speed 1/2-inch driver-drill delivers 450 inch-pounds of max torque and weighs only 3.5 pounds
- Variable-speed impact driver provides 1,280 inch-pounds of max torque and weighs only 2.8 pounds
- Four-position flashlight with Xenon bulb runs over two hours per charge
- Compact lithium-ion battery and Energy Star-rated 15-minute rapid charger produces 430 percent total lifetime work
- Backed by three-year warranty on tools and one-year warranty on batteries and charger
Makita LCT300W 18-Volt Compact Lithium-Ion Cordless 3-Piece Combo Kit Overview
Makita's LCT300W new combo kit offers best power-to-weight ratio for both driver-drill and impact driver. The kit includes the BDF452HW 18V Compact Li-Ion 1/2-inch driver-drill, which delivers 450 in. lbs. of efficient torque in a compact size and weighs only 3.5 pounds, the BTD142HW 18V Compact Li-Ion Impact driver, which provides 1,280 in. lbs. of maximum torque and weighs only 2.8 pounds, and the BML185W 18V Lithium-Ion rechargeable flashlight with 4-positon head pivots for greater versatility.Makita LCT300W 18-Volt Compact Lithium-Ion Cordless 3-Piece Combo Kit Specifications
The Makita 18V Compact Lithium-Ion Cordless 3-Piece Combo Kit is built for the pro-user who requires Best in Class cordless tools for drilling, driving and fastening in a more compact size. The LCT300W includes a compact and versatile 1/2-Inch Driver-drill, as well as a powerful impact driver that weighs just 2.8 pounds. The kit also includes a rechargeable flashlight. Each tool is powered by Makita's 18V compact lithium-ion battery and the ENERGY STAR rated Makita Rapid Optimum Charger. View larger | ||||
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Makita's LCT300W includes a compact and versatile 1/2-Inch Driver-drill (BDF452HW). The BDF452HW features a Makita-built four-pole maximum torque motor that delivers 450 in.lbs. of Max Torque and 285 in.lbs. of PTI Torque in a compact size. The BDF452HW has a two-speed all-metal transmission that delivers 0-450 RPM in low speed and 0-1,500 RPM in high for a wide range of drilling and driving applications.
The LCT300W also includes a powerful impact driver that weighs just 2.8 pounds. (BTD142HW). The BTD142HW features a Makita-built four-pole maximum torque motor that delivers 1,280 in.lbs. of torque, 2,300 RPM, and 3,200 impacts per minute for a wide range of fastening tasks. Makita's proprietary hammer and anvil impact mechanism is manufactured using the best raw materials with the highest quality steel and unique heat hardening process for maximum fastening and driving power.
Both the driver-drill and impact driver have a compact and ergonomic shape that fits like a glove for reduced operator fatigue, as well as a built-in L.E.D. light that illuminates the work area for more efficient work. The kit includes a rechargeable flashlight with Xenon bulb (BML185W). The LCT300W includes two 18V compact lithium-ion batteries and a Rapid Optimum Charger for increased battery and charging power--and less downtime on the job site.
Built for a Variety of Applications
The LCT300W delivers compact cordless solutions for drilling, driving, and fastening. The combination of power and performance in a compact size makes the LCT300W ideal for pro trades including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, remodeling, woodworking, and any pro contractor who requires a Best in Class engineered cordless combo kit. The LCT300W is just another example of Makita's commitment to innovative technology and best in class engineering.
About Makita's 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Tool Series
As one of the pioneers driving the cordless tool revolution, Makita changed the game with its breakthrough 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Series. Three years after its debut, Makita's LXT Series has grown from seven to over 35 tools, providing a wide range of cordless solutions for professional tradesmen. Makita also added 18V compact lithium-ion for cordless power in a more compact size. Makita's 18V Lithium-Ion batteries and ENERGY STAR rated Optimum Charging System provide several benefits over old battery technology. When compared to traditional 18V Ni-Cd batteries, Makita's 18V Lithium-Ion batteries have 40% less weight, longer run time, and five-times lower self-discharge to keep cells active and ready to use at any time.
Makita's 18V Lithium-Ion battery delivers 2,000 cycles--2.5X more than Ni-Cd. In addition, built-in shock absorbing features help protect the battery, and 16 firm-holding contact terminals deliver constant high power. During the charging process, a built-in memory chip in the battery communicates with the Optimum Charger for a more efficient charge, extending the battery life. Makita's Optimum Charger is also faster: it will charge an 18V LXT Lithium-Ion battery in just 30 minutes, and an 18V compact lithium-ion battery in only 15 minutes. Makita also offers a Rapid Automotive Charger for 18V LXT and 18V compact lithium-ion batteries that plugs into 12V DC sockets equipped in most automobiles and trucks for added mobility. Makita's growing line of LXT cordless tool solutions features a wide range of industrial-quality power tools, including driver-drills, impact drivers, impact wrenches, saws, grinders, screwguns, rotary hammers, and more. The LXT Series also offers a jobsite radio, rechargeable flashlights, and several different combo kits.
About Makita
Makita is a worldwide manufacturer of industrial quality power tools and offers a wide range of industrial accessories. Makita applies leading-edge innovation to engineer power tools that are more compact and energy efficient, yet deliver industrial strength power and results. Makita U.S.A., Inc. is located in La Mirada, California, and operates an extensive distribution network located throughout the U.S. For more information, please call 800/4-MAKITA (800/462-5482) or visit makitatools.com. Makita is Best in Class Engineering.
Warranty
Every Makita Lithium-Ion tool is backed by Makita's 3-Year Warranty that covers repair due to defects in materials or workmanship up to three years from the date of original purchase. Makita Lithium-Ion batteries and chargers have a limited 1-year warranty. Please see makitatools.com for complete details.
What's in the Box
1/2-Inch Driver-Drill, Impact Driver, Flashlight, two 18V compact Lithium-Ion batteries, Rapid Optimum Charger, and contractor bag.
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