Ranked best-of lists for power tools, curated so you can buy in minutes
Ranked best-of lists for power tools, curated so you can buy in minutes
The best 20-volt sliding miter saw for most trim carpenters and woodworkers is the DeWalt 20V MAX XR 12-inch double-bevel sliding saw (DCS785), because it offers a 12-inch blade and a real sliding rail on a single-battery platform. If you work from a smaller footprint, the DeWalt DCS361 7-1/4-inch sliding saw is lighter and cheaper, […]
The best 20-volt compact drill for most users is the DeWalt 20V MAX XR brushless compact drill/driver (DCD800), with the DCD777 as the cheaper alternative and the Milwaukee M18 FUEL compact (2903) as the pick for pros on that platform. Compact drills trade a little peak torque for light weight and a short head, which […]
The best 20-volt circular saw for most woodworkers and builders is a brushless 7-1/4-inch model such as the DeWalt 20V MAX DCS570, with the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 7-1/4-inch as the choice for heavy framing and the Makita 18V LXT 6-1/2-inch as the lighter pick for plywood and trim. All three run in the same 18V-nominal […]
The best 12-volt tire inflator for most drivers is the Milwaukee M12 compact inflator (2475-20), because it reaches 120 PSI, shuts off automatically at a set pressure and runs on the same batteries as the rest of the M12 line. If you want a stay-in-the-trunk option that plugs into the car’s 12V outlet, a Viair […]
The best 12-volt impact wrench for most mechanics and woodworkers is the Milwaukee M12 FUEL 3/8-inch stubby impact wrench (2562-20), which Milwaukee rates at up to 550 ft-lbs of nut-busting torque in a tool that weighs about 2.2 pounds bare. If you want something smaller, the M12 FUEL 3/8-inch subcompact (3049-20) is lighter and shorter, […]
The best 12-volt cordless drill combo kit for most buyers is the Milwaukee M12 FUEL hammer drill and impact driver kit (3497-22), because the brushless pair has the strongest torque in the class and sits on the biggest 12V tool platform. The DeWalt Xtreme 12V DCK221F2 and Makita CXT CT232 are the two main alternatives, […]
The best 12-volt air compressor depends on what “12 volt” means for you: for a battery tool that lives in the shop, the Milwaukee M12 compact inflator (2475-20) is the pick, and for a compressor that runs from a vehicle’s 12V system, the Viair 400P-class portable compressor is the long-standing choice for roadside and trail […]
Best miter saws compared: 10 corded 7-1/4 to 12-inch compound and sliding models, with bevel, capacity and blade notes, plus a buying guide and FAQ.
Best bench vises compared: 10 swivel-base and clamp-on models from 4 to 6.5 inch jaws, with mounting tips, a sizing example and a buyer checklist.
The Ryobi 2000 PSI pressure washer (RY142022) is a corded electric pressure washer designed for routine residential cleaning, including washing vehicles, patio furniture, decks, sidewalks, and other outdoor surfaces. With a manufacturer-rated maximum pressure of 2,000 PSI, a maximum flow rate of 1.2 gallons per minute (GPM), and three included nozzles, it offers a practical […]
