September–October 2026 · launches, reviews and industry updates.
ToolGuyd’s October 6 roundup highlighted DeWalt listings during Amazon’s Prime Day event. The selection included a green laser, a 40-piece Impact Ready screwdriver-bit set, a cordless sander kit and drill/impact-driver bundles.
Source: ToolGuydToolGuyd reviewed The Home Depot’s October 6 deals and identified several Milwaukee options, including an M12 FUEL cut-off tool kit. The report distinguishes that day’s sale from ongoing seasonal bundles and notes that not every promotion offered a major additional saving.
Source: ToolGuydToolGuyd reported an Acme Tools Prime Day promotion with a 15% coupon on eligible products, including tools and storage from DeWalt, Milwaukee and Makita. The source noted exclusions and an item-quantity limit in the promotion’s terms.
Source: ToolGuydToolGuyd reported a new Husky laser distance measuring tool at The Home Depot. The source describes a 60-foot range, a backlit display, selectable feet, inches and meters, and a rechargeable lithium-ion battery with USB-C charging.
Source: ToolGuydPro Tool Reviews compared the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2834 with the Makita 40V max XGT GSH01. Both use a 7-1/4-inch blade, reach 6,000 RPM and offer a 2-5/8-inch cutting depth at 90 degrees. The comparison looks beyond those matching headline specifications to cutting speed, control and everyday handling.
Source: Pro Tool ReviewsToolGuyd examined Greenworks Pro marketing that compares its Walmart-exclusive tools with Milwaukee M18 FUEL. The report questions whether the advertised comparison uses matching products and bundle configurations, including a Milwaukee model reference that combines tool and battery identifiers.
Source: ToolGuydPro Tool Reviews reports that 21 Milwaukee products received 2026 Pro Tool Innovation Awards. Its roundup spans tools and accessories, including a NITRUS Carbide framing and demolition blade, rather than treating the awards as a single power-tool category.
Source: Pro Tool ReviewsMilwaukee Tool has joined the Alliance for America’s Skilled Trades, according to Pro Tool Reviews. The initiative focuses on bringing more workers into the trades, expanding training methods with demonstrated results and adding partners that can support workforce development.
Source: Pro Tool ReviewsPro Tool Reviews gathered its September coverage into a month-end roundup. Highlights include the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 10-1/4-inch rear-handle saw review, Makita’s flathead XGT grinder and the publication’s discussion of the DeWalt DCD806 drill.
Source: Pro Tool ReviewsToolGuyd reported another round of leadership appointments at Chervon, the parent company of FLEX, Skil and EGO. Trevor Bithrey joined as Vice President of Pro End User Marketing and Research in Canada, while Kevin Gee was promoted to Vice President of Pro Product Development for FLEX.
Source: ToolGuydToolGuyd reviewed early DeWalt promotions ahead of October’s Prime Day event and found that some widely promoted discounts were less compelling than the headlines suggested. The article compares advertised sale messaging with the listings the author actually observed.
Source: ToolGuydToolGuyd spotted Craftsman retaining-ring pliers and other listings on Lowe’s Marketplace marked as sold and shipped by Stanley Black & Decker. The report focuses on a change in who fulfills the order, rather than a new battery platform or an entirely new tool category.
Source: ToolGuydPro Tool Reviews tested the Ryobi HP Brushless P262 against the RIDGID 18V Brushless R86012. The comparison uses bolt-removal, lag-bolt and inertia-torque tests to show why a manufacturer’s headline breakaway-torque figure does not tell the whole story.
Source: Pro Tool ReviewsToolGuyd reported the launch of the Craftsman CMCD600D1, a lower-priced cordless drill kit. The article lists a $59 price at publication with a battery and charger included, and notes Craftsman’s marketing comparison with Ryobi.
Source: ToolGuydPro Tool Reviews published a roundup of seven DeWalt products recognized by the 2026 Pro Tool Innovation Awards and available through The Home Depot. The selections include the DCS359B oscillating multi-tool and a 60V top-handle chainsaw, demonstrating the range of applications represented.
Source: Pro Tool ReviewsPro Tool Reviews examined Makita’s 40V max XGT GAG16 flathead angle grinder. The low-profile head is intended to improve access where the gearcase of a conventional grinder gets in the way. The review describes a five-inch grinder with a paddle switch and variable-speed control.
Source: Pro Tool ReviewsPro Tool Reviews explains why the DCD806 can be a practical everyday choice even alongside the more powerful DCD1007. Its comparison includes the compact DCD799 and examines speed, output, tool weight and head length rather than selecting a drill solely by maximum power.
Source: Pro Tool ReviewsToolGuyd reported the Makita DDF491 launch in Europe and other regions. It describes an 18V LXT tool with an interchangeable-head interface and four attachments: a keyless drill chuck, a quick-release 1/4-inch hex bit chuck, an offset adapter and a right-angle adapter.
Source: ToolGuydToolGuyd reported that Matthew H. DeFeo and Jeffrey P. Campbell joined Chervon’s senior leadership. DeFeo’s role covers sales, training and recruiting, while Campbell’s role covers industrial commercial sales.
Source: ToolGuydToolGuyd reported the Milwaukee 48-22-7506, a six-inch adjustable wrench with a maximum jaw opening of 1-1/2 inches. The source also describes chrome plating, an ergonomic handle, an adjustment screw designed to resist backing off and a tether-ready handle loop.
Source: ToolGuyd