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Power tool shelf space is getting more crowded, as still more pro tool companies and brands enter the U.S. market. During the past few months, we reported on two new brands, Moty-ko and Perles. In addition, at least four other pro tool lines have been launched this year: Worx, Dodge Hemi, Kawasaki, and a resurrected old name, Rockwell. More

When the new Worx WT480 10-inch compound miter saw arrived at my shop, I admit I wondered what I would do with it. After all, for years the center of my cutting operations has been a tricked-out 12-inch sliding compound miter saw. But after using the WT480 for a few weeks remodeling, I quickly found myself reaching for the smaller Worx saw all the time. While a smaller saw like this won't replace my slider, it has earned a place alongside it. More

In this era of widespread hype and rhetoric, words like 'groundbreaking' and 'revolutionary' are so commonly overused they often turn us off rather than attract our attention. Instead of being wowed, we are often numbed and under-impressed. That's why we're happy here at Tools of the Trade to not only be able to check out the hundreds of new tools introduced each year–but to be able to do so in a way that looks past the hype to seek out the true innovations and breakthroughs. We move constantly through the industry, evaluating its trends, testing its products, and reporting to you on what we learn. We know the people, we see their work, and we follow their progress. For this reason, our annual selection of Editors' Choice Award winners holds special distinction for us, and inspires us to search all year for the best tools, features, and accessories we can find–so that we can hold them up in a special light for you to see. From a breathable work shirt and knee pads on wheels to a motorized wheelbarrow and ergonomic tools, this year's crop of award winners will get you moving–literally and figuratively–all the while keeping you comfortable, efficient, and productive. More