Metabo HPT has released a new 36V MultiVolt Cordless Triple Hammer Bolt Impact Driver (WH36DCM) as the next generation, replacing the MultiVolt 36V Brushless Triple Hammer Impact Driver (WH36DB). This kit will include two 2.5Ah MV batteries, a rapid charger, and a hard case. The new impact driver adds a new innovative solution, making any…
Torture Test
Tool Torture: The Milwaukee REDSTICK Level Gets Put to the Test
Milwaukee REDSTICK levels come in many sizes, from 16 to 96. In long, the vials are rated for an accuracy of 0.029° when read from either direction, but we will not be testing that. We will let you be the voice of reason. We wanted to see how challenging this level is and if it…
Klein MM600 Digital Multimeter Gets Put to the Test
Professional tradesmen from all aspects are demanding with their tools, and no manufacturer is more aware of this than Klein. For over 160 years, Klein Tools has been making tools for the electrical trade, and we decided to take their MM600K auto-ranging digital multimeter out for a test to see how durable it is. Impact…
Occidental Leather Pro Framer Tool Torture
Occidental Leather makes the finest tool belts for the general construction and framing industry. Let’s see how well the Occidental Leather Pro Framer held up to our Torture Tests. Wear and Tear Test The day-to-day rubbing and scraping your tool bag goes through will cause most belts to fail in 2-4 years. The Occidental Leather…
Tool Torture: The Milwaukee M12 LED Trueview Flashlight
The Milwaukee M12 LED TrueView Flashlight can provide up to 800 Lumens and cast its light over 375 yards, but how will it hold up to the demands of the industrial job site? To recreate those demands, we put the Milwaukee 2355-21 flashlight from the M12 power tool line to the test by dropping it,…
Bosch Power Box Jobsite Radio/Charger Gets Put To the Test
The Bosch Power Box has been filling job sites across the country with great sound. We wanted to see if this AM/FM Radio, Charger, Digital Media Stereo with 360° Sound could meet the rigorous demands of Acme Tools. Bowling to Boom Lifts, let us see how it holds up. Bowling With Bosch The PBA is…
DeWalt 20V MAX* Green Rotary Tough Laser Tool Torture
We were very interested when DeWalt announced their new green beam cordless laser. When we saw that they named it a “Tough” laser, we had to look for ourselves. To be labeled a rugged laser, it must be able to take what a regular construction crew would do to their laser and more. That’s where…
Tool Torture Guide: The Milwaukee Gridiron Ripstop Jacket
The Milwaukee Gridiron Ripstop Jacket was built to survive the job site. Compared to their 12 oz Cotton Duck Jacket competition, Milwaukee has proven that it is three times more abrasion-resistant, prevents tearing in high-wear areas, and reduces weight. We wanted to know if Milwaukee was on one of our job sites when they did…