Makita ConnectX is a gas-replacement solution with commercial power equipment designed to be used with the ConnectX Backpack Power Supply. Makita boasts unmatched LXT compatibility with two Portable Backpack Power Supply models, PDC01 and PDC1200A01. Both have four terminals and hold up to four 18V LXT batteries to use directly with ConnectX power equipment. You…
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Biscuit Joiner vs Domino Joiner
Biscuit Joiner A biscuit joiner, sometimes called a plate joiner, is a tool to join two pieces of wood to create a biscuit joint. A biscuit joint involves inserting a compressed wood chip, the biscuit, in slots cut in the corresponding piece of wood. How it works A biscuit joiner uses a tiny circular blade…
Makita Releases New 18V LXT Sprayer
Makita, a leader in outdoor power equipment, recently released the latest addition to the LXT cordless tool system with the 18V LXT Cordless 1.3 Gallon Sprayer (XSU03Z). The new sprayer takes a lot of the strain out of manual sprayers that require you to stop every 5 minutes to pump up the pressure and saves…
Makita Unveils Two New Cordless Lawn Mowers
Makita recently unveiled the latest additions to their cordless outdoor power equipment lineup with the release of two cordless lawn mowers. The new mowers, the 36V LXT 21-Inch Lawn Mower Kit (XML10CT1) and 36V LXT 21-Inch Self-Propelled Lawn Mower Kit (XML11CT1), are a part of Makita’s cutting-edge LXT system. As the demand grows for battery-powered…
Makita Adds Cooler/Warmer to LXT Line
Spring is upon us, and summer is right around the corner, so it’s just about that time to break out coolers. One issue with hauling a cooler is repeatedly filling it with ice and draining it afterward. That’s both a waste of time and money. On the opposite end of the spectrum, you need something…
Last Brand Standing 2022 Round Two
Holy cow, talk about upsets!! We’re down to the final eight, and we will see a whole bunch of new sales in the second round. Only one brand makes it to the end and will claim the title of Last Brand Standing. Each brand will feature a starting lineup of their best five products with…
Acme Tools: Last Brand Standing 2022
Over the next few weeks, 14 brands will face off in a single-elimination tournament. Only one brand makes it to the end and will claim the title of Last Brand Standing. Each brand will feature a starting lineup of their best five products with discounts and/or free goods. Whichever brand scores the highest number of…
2021 Black Friday/Cyber Monday Deals
For some Thanksgiving is about gathering with family and eating turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberries, and so on. On the other hand, Thanksgiving is about a much larger activity … shopping. Black Friday has become a tradition for some to wait in line at stores to get the best deal as companies slash their prices….
Holiday Tool Gift Guide 2021
The holiday season is quickly approaching and for many, it’s a time of year they dread. No one likes running around from store to store on Black Friday trying to find the hottest new items for the cheapest prices. It’s loud, chaotic, and just not a fun time right after stuffing yourself with Thanksgiving dinner….
Best Hedge Trimmers and Pole Saws of 2021
Keeping your bushes and trees trimmed can be a laborious task, especially if you’re dealing with considerable growth and you need a ladder to reach most of the work. A hedge trimmer can help you do your best work being able to quickly trim hedges and bushes uniformly, making them look tidy. Although, there are…