Everyone knows that DeWALT makes great power tools, but how good are the batteries. The main part of any battery is the cells used, so what cells do DeWALT use in their batteries? Let’s crack one open and have a look at exactly what is inside one of these yellow and black batteries. So here…
If you have heard of Terratek tools then you have probably been looking on Amazon, this brand makes really cheap drills, along with a few other tools. But who makes Terratek tools? In order to try and find out, and also to review it, I went ahead and bought a Terratek drill on Amazon. let’s…
As with all cordless tool chargers, it can sometimes be a little difficult to decipher what a DeWALT charger is actually trying to tell you. All brands have their own system of symbols and lights to try and tell you how the battery is charging. So to make this simple I will be breaking down…
Power tool batteries are expensive, there is no getting away from that. If you use your tools regularly, like we do here, then you will go through batteries at a reasonable pace. This has led us to wonder whether it is possible to make your own batteries, after all the 18650 cells are available at…
Using cordless tools in the UK can often involve them getting wet, after all, we are all too aware of how much it rains over here. But this can cause obvious concerns, like can your power tool batteries get wet? Let’s have a look at DeWALT batteries in particular and see if they can get…
Finding out where your products are made is important to a lot of people. Different manufacturing locations can produce different quality products. And then there is the whole ethical debate to think about, many people don’t want to source products from countries with questionable labour laws. So where are Bosch products made? Let’s have a…
If you have just got a Makita drill then you may not yet be familiar with all the different settings and buttons on it. To help you out I have created this handy guide using an old (and dusty) Makita drill. Video If you prefer watching a video to reading then I have created this…
Mylek is a power tool brand that I had never heard of before I got my hands on this drill to test. The ethos behind the brand is to produce really affordable drills aimed at the DIY market. On test today I have an 18V (21V Max) cordless drill driver. The drill comes in a…
Oscillating Multi-tools are incredibly versatile and come in useful so often. They are one of those tools that can get you out of trouble again and again. I would recommend having one in your arsenal. But at what price? Multi-tools from the big brands can end up setting you back a good few hundred quid….
Stanley Fatmax power tools are rapidly gaining in popularity in the UK and for a reason. These are affordable but still quality power tools that fill the gap between DIY level and pro-level tools. If you are looking at buying a new range of tools one important question to ask is how long the batteries…
If you are shopping around for tools then you will have come across the Fatmax range. It is huge and covers a huge range of tools, even power tools can now be bought under the Fatmax name. But are they any good? The short answer is yes, they are. They are perfect tools for high-level…
Stanley Fatmax has recently launched a new range of power tools under the name V20. They look a lot like DeWALT power tools and this has led some people to wonder if they are the same thing. This isn’t as far fetched as it sounds at first. After all Stanley and DeWALT are all part…
Many people will know that DeWALT is owned by Stanley Black & Decker. For this reason, you may well wonder if the batteries in their power tools are cross-compatible. After all, they are made by the same company so it would make sense, but does it hold true? Are The Batteries Compatible? No, they are…
When buying tools cross-compatibility of the batteries can be an important factor to consider. With that in mind, let’s have a look and find out if the Worx batteries work with any other tools and vice versa. The Worx battery is cross-compatible with the 18v Erbauer batteries and tools. There is a simple reason for…
So you’ve seen some FATMAX power tools but want to do a little more research before committing to buying some. Fair enough, a little research can really help you to make the right purchasing decision. One important thing to consider when buying any power tool is who makes it. After all, there are so many…
Everybody knows Black and Decker, they have been creating power tools for over a century, patenting the handheld electric drill with a pistol grip and trigger all the way back in 1917. For a long time now their products have been firmly targeted at the DIY consumer, and this latest drill is no different. Coming…