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Sometimes your tunes can be just as important as your tools. That’s why the Dewalt DCR015 jobsite radio/charger is built to offer both incredible sound and fast battery charging capability, too. Find out how this super-functional stereo can enhance your work day. Posted in Accessories, Batteries, Featured Tool of the Month, Product Reviews, Professional Accessories,Read more

Lithium Ion batteries offer the best power and run-time available. Still, they can be finicky. Find out how to make Lithium Ion batteries last longer and get better performance from each charge cycle. Posted in Accessories, Batteries, Tool Info, Tool Tips, Tools and tagged with tool tips, tool battery, tips, stronger batteries, rechargeable batteries, lithiumRead more

Dewalt’s DCD780C2 20V MAX Compact Drill-Driver Kit Everyone on the planet needs a drill-driver. Everyone should enjoy the convenience, versatility and possibility of a good, tough power drill. Not everyone, however, requires the power produced by 18-volts – or do they? Dewalt’s DCD780C2 20V MAX compact drill-driver, releasing this September 2011, brings 18-volts of powerRead more

There are many rumors circulating within the tool industry about the performance of power tool batteries in extreme hot and cold temperatures. Let me take a moment to dispel a few of these rumors with some cold, hard facts.   In actuality, your batteries will always underperform in extreme temperatures. Hot and cold environments confuseRead more

There are many stories floating around the tool community about what is and isn’t good maintenance for your batteries. As all craftsmen know, a battery is an important investment, and it is equally important to know how to protect and maximize that investment. The following information is meant to dissolve or clarify some of theseRead more

Even the most seasoned craftsmen can lose sight of the importance of a high-quality power tool battery. As fate would have it, though, a battery is one of the most integral working parts on your cordless power tools. Delivering precise power and energy to your tools, battery technology has been evolving steadily since the introductionRead more

Leaving a power tool battery on a charger for too long, or even all night long, is one of those simple mistakes any craftsman can make – you plop your battery down to charge, you eat your dinner, you watch Jeopardy or the news, and suddenly you have completely forgotten about that battery charging inRead more

Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery technology is one of the fastest growing trends in the tool community, and certainly for good reason. Lithium Ion batteries have the best energy to weight ratio, meaning they pack the most power with the smallest amount of bulk. They also experience no memory effect or, lazy battery effect. This occursRead more

Even the best crafters are only as good as their power tools. Find out what separates Dewalt tools and Dewalt drill parts from the crowd and how they might help you work better, too. Posted in Dewalt Parts, Dewalt Parts, Dewalt Parts, Drills, Product Reviews, Repair & Maintenance Articles and tagged with tool parts forRead more

Even great power tools occasionally need a few spare parts. Find out how to easily replace the belt in your Dewalt DW718 miter saw and get your machine cutting like it should. Posted in “How to” of the Month, Dewalt Parts, Dewalt Parts, Dewalt Parts, How To Articles, Miter Saws, Power Tool Articles, Repair &Read more