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Tool Test - 12-in Sliding Compound Miter Saws
by American Woodworker Editors Tuesday, April 27, 2010
by Eric Smith Lots of capacity, but at a cost. Prized by carpenters for its amazing versatility, a sliding compound miter saw is also great to have in a woodworking shop. The blade swivels for miter cuts and the head tilts for bevel cuts. To make compound...
Tool News - Hitachi Gas-powered 18 Gauge Finish Nailer
by American Woodworker Editors Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Hitachi Power Tools announced a new gas-powered 18-Gauge finish nailer, the NT50GS. A combination of lithium ion battery technology and a gas fuel cell offers the convenience of a cordless tool with the power of pneumatic. The NT50GS drives fasteners...
Tool News - Hitachi Introduces new Micro Drivers
by American Woodworker Editors Thursday, April 23, 2009
Hitachi Power Tools has a new group of small cordless powers called the micro-size 12Volt Peak series that includes a new Driver Drill, the DS10DFL, Impact Driver, the WH10DFL. The main advantage to the 12V Peak series is their convenient small size that...
Tool News - Hitachi Compact Pro Series 18v Drill
by American Woodworker Editors Friday, November 7, 2008
Hitachi's new Drill is only 7.7” in length and weighs in at 3.5 lbs –definitely a not a heavyweight. It's comfortable and convenient to use all day without sacrificing the power and performance of a pro-grade 18-volt tool. It has two...