
Category: Tool Reviews


TOOL REVIEW – RYOBI 31PC Drilling and Driving Kit
Today we have yet another bit-set to test out. This one, however, is just a standard set – not like the impact-rated kits we’ve talked about in the weeks preceding this. Let’s see how they do in the professional trade world.

TOOL REVIEW – RIDGID OCTANE Cordless Brushless 18V 3-1/4 in. Hand Planer
I have to admit, I don’t know the first thing about planers. I’m an electrician, I’ve never used one of these, but I was sent one to review so what I’ll do is tell you the specs, rather than try to pretend I have an opinion on the quality of the tool.

TOOL REVIEW – Bosch BLAZE 135 ft. Laser Measurer with Full Color Display
Do any of y’all in the electrical field actually use these laser distance measuring tools? I’ve tried many of them, different sizes, brands, displays, distances, but does anyone actually keep them in their pouches and use them day-to-day?

TOOL REVIEW – RYOBI 40PC Impact Rated Driving Kit
This impact-rated driving bit set is a great little kit to have. This is a similar bit set to the 70-piece I wrote about last week, just a little more trimmed down.

TOOL REVIEW – RIDGID OCTANE Brushless 18V 1 in. SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer
I use rotary hammers quite a bit in the electrical field, usually to get rock walls flat when mounting panels/enclosures, or when drilling out concrete/stone for anchor points. Let’s see how the Ridgid hammer compares.

TOOL REVIEW – Ridgid-Emerson 4.5 Gal 5HP Portable Wet/Dry Vac
I’ve been asking for a more compact vacuum for a long time, and Ridgid has finally answered the call. This little vacuum is all I keep on my truck because it fits neatly wherever I need to put it. Let’s open it up and look at what it offers.

TOOL REVIEW – Bosch Carbide Tipped Drill Bit Set for Drilling Natural Stone, Granite, Slate, Ceramic and Glass Tiles
Electricians often work around tile and stone when installing receptacles, so having a unique selection of bits is essential. Let’s check out these carbide-tipped tile bits by Bosch and see how they do.

TOOL REVIEW – RIDGID OCTANE Brushless 18V One-Handed Reciprocating Saw
I’m a daily Sawzall user, and I’m always happy when I get to use a new style or model to see how they compare. Typically I don’t have a lot of opportunities to use Ridgid tools unless they’re sent to me to test, so I’m really happy to get to try this one out!

TOOL REVIEW – RYOBI 70PC Impact Rated Driving Kit
Today I’m testing out this 70-piece Ryobi impact-driving bit set. When using impact drivers for screwing and drilling you need to have a higher-torque bit that can handle the hammering of the drill motor. A standard bit will work, but the life of your bits is short-lived if you’re not using impact-rated bits with impact drivers.