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Drills and Drivers

  • Don’t Wait to Get These Tools

    Patrick, Rob, and Matt talk about their favorite construction tools that have made work on a job site a lot easier.

  • How to Enlarge a Hole With a Hole Saw

    Use this reader-submitted tip to safely align your drill with an existing hole that's larger than the pilot bit on your hole saw.

  • 10 Great Gift Ideas for People Who Love Tools

    With the holiday season upon us, what better time to make a list of tools you wish you had? In this special episode of Tool Tech, host Patrick McCombe gives you his best bets for giving and getting.

  • Replace the Cord on a Power Tool

    Here's how to breathe new life into a drill with a frayed cord.

  • 10 New Brushless Impact Drivers

    Modern impact drivers have longer run times, smaller housings, and better features than your old driver.

  • How to Drill a Lockset on a New Door

    A steady hand, a capable drill, and sharp hole saws make quick work of this common task.

  • Bosch Daredevil Drill Bits

    These hex-shank bits drill all sort of materials, from aluminum to masonry.

  • Milwaukee 3/8-in. Socket Sets

    It may be tough to believe, but Milwaukee has improved the typical 3/8-in. socket set.

  • How to Install Wall Sheathing

    A quick look at the right way to skin a stud wall.

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