Summer Gear Guide 2025
- Matt Weber
- Jul 24, 2025
- 5 min read
Updated: Jul 25, 2025
New tools and supplies for summer projects and beyond!
Metabo HPT 18V Cordless MultiVolt Framing Nailers
The 18V MultiVolt 30-deg. 3-1/2-in. Paper Tape Framing Nailer and the 18V MultiVolt 21-deg. 3-1/2-in. Plastic Strip Framing Nailer both now weigh a full pound less. These tools are lighter, more compact, and perfectly balanced, making them even easier to handle and maneuver. With an impressive 120 joules of power, you will easily drive up to 3-1/2-inch nails into tough materials like laminated veneer lumber, while the aggressive nose design ensures a secure grip during angle nailing. The redesigned control panel is now more accessible and easier to read, simplifying operation. Plus, with enhanced indicator lighting and a new LED light, visibility is improved, ensuring a smooth and seamless workflow. The upgraded aluminum magazines not only boost durability but also makes nail swaps quicker and more convenient.
Wagner SprayTech PowerFlow EZ Roller
The PowerFlow EZ Roller is designed for painting large rooms, multiple rooms and ceilings with greater ease and efficiency than traditional paint rollers. Powered by an electric motor, the roller draws paint directly from a one-gallon or five-gallon paint container. The Auto-Feed Control on the roller handle provides on-demand, continuous paint flow for fast, even, drip-free coverage. Designed for use with latex and oil-based coatings, the PowerFlow EZ Roller is lightweight and portable. Wagner’s innovative Click-Attach™ Arm mounts the power roller to a paint container securely, which also makes moving from room to room easier. Cleanup is easy; simply flush the roller and the handle with water or solvent. For painting tall walls and ceilings, the PowerFlow EZ Roller features a lengthy 16 ft. hose for feeding paint to the roller. It also has an extension connection handle that accepts common threaded extension poles.
Bosch 18V-1/2-In. Brushless Hammer Drill/Driver (GSB18V-65)
From driving screws and drilling wood to making pilot holes for concrete fasteners, the Bosch GSB18V-65 18-volt, 1/2-inch hammer-drill/driver does it all. Features include a powerful brushless motor, dual LED work lights for better visibility, and Switchable Kickback Control, which reduces the risk of a sudden rotational torque reaction in a bind-up scenario, with the option to deactivate. The Rapid Mode Selector swiftly shifts between hammering, drilling and driving modes without the need to adjust the clutch.
Dust Deputy Low-Pro Lid Separator
At 4 inches tall, the Dust Deputy Low-Pro is Oneida Air Systems' most compact separator, able to fit underneath a workbench and in other tight spaces. Uniquely designed to offer up to 50-percent more airflow (CFM) and allow debris to pass through unobstructed—two common limitations of other lid-style separators—the Dust Deputy Low-Pro excels in its ability to collect a variety of materials, from wood dust to trash, and more.
Like the original Dust Deputy cyclone, the new Dust Deputy Low-Pro pre-separates up to 99.9 percent of dust and debris before it reaches your vacuum's filter, eliminating clogging and suction loss while extending the life of your filter. Made from clear, durable resin and designed for vacuums with 2.5-inch hoses, the Low-Pro lid separator attaches to any standard 5-gallon bucket with included latches. It’s also designed, tested, and manufactured in the USA. The anti-static Dust Deputy Low-Pro Lid Separator includes rubber locking bucket latches, 3-foot vacuum connection hose, 2.5-inch hose elbow adapter, and Neoprene foam lid gasket.
DeWalt XR Quiet Hydraulic 20V Max 1/4” Brushless Impact Driver
Complete framing, cabinetry, and other applications in tight areas with DeWalt’s quietest impact driver. The 20V MAX XR Brushless cordless 1/4 in. Quiet Hydraulic Impact Driver helps reduce noise disturbance in sensitive environments with up to 57 percent quieter operation. Featuring an advanced hydraulic mechanism, this impact driver delivers consistent performance for demanding applications in tough conditions. According to DeWalt, this is the industry's highest rated max torque hydraulic impact driver (up to 250 percent faster driving 5 lags versus Milwaukee). Help illuminate work areas with the driver’s 9 LEDs, featuring a 20-minute work light mode.
FrogTape Double-Sided Containment Tape
FrogTape Double-Sided Poly-Hanging Containment Tape is a one-step solution for hanging poly sheeting for dust containment when working on interior remodeling projects. It saves half the time compared to hanging with standard methods. With a premium-grade painter's tape adhesive on one side and an aggressive adhesive on the other, this all-in-one tape securely holds poly sheeting and ensures protection of surfaces. Side one has a premium painter's tape adhesive that won't damage surfaces and offers 21-day clean removal; side two has an aggressive adhesive to securely hold the poly sheeting and ensure protection of surfaces. Use it to hang sheeting, tarps and other protective coverings to create containment systems for tasks such as painting, cleaning, sanding, mold remediation, asbestos removal and more. It can be used on a variety of surfaces, including painted walls, woodwork, glass, metal and vinyl. The tape is repositionable and conformable, and it also works well for mounting flyers and posters.
Ladder Latch Pro
Ladder Latch Pro secures and stabilizes a ladder. Its innovative, patent-pending design prevents the ladder from sliding or falling, creating a stable base to work from. Contractors, including roofers, tuckpointers, gutter installers, and home inspectors, rely on its quick installation and reliable stability to enhance their safety and efficiency on job sites. DIY’ers, tackling projects like gutter cleaning, hanging holiday lights, roof repairs, or other exterior maintenance, find it invaluable for providing peace of mind while working at heights. Painters and installers also appreciate its ability to stabilize ladders during demanding exterior tasks. It works on all gutters with or without gutter guard. It fits all extension ladders and allows you to extend the ladder past the roofline. This ladder stabilizer keeps the ladder secure even when kicked or bumped. It is made of high-impact plastic and stainless steel, and the ladder-grip technology includes non-slip coating on the touchpoints.
Mayhew Dominator Curved Pry Bars in Blue
Mayhew Steel Products expands their Dominator Pro Pry Bar line with the latest addition of 48- and 58-inch blue curved pry bars in blue, part numbers 14119BL and 14120BL. Crafted from hardened and tempered alloy steel, the bar’s shaft runs from the cutting edge through the handle, delivering unmatched durability and prying power. Made in the USA, these tools are ideal for any prying or lifting tasks. A capped end reinforces the product's versatility, allowing for striking without damage to the handle, while also incorporating an added shock absorber to reduce hand fatigue during extended use. The patented two-composite handle features an ergonomic design that ensures superior grip and comfort, even in challenging conditions.
Ryobi 40V HP Brushless 800 CFM Blower
The new 40V HP Brushless 800 CFM Blower delivers more power, runtime, durability, and speed by utilizing a powerful brushless motor, advanced electronics, and high-performance lithium technology. This next-generation blower produces more power than a 31cc gas blower, and it’s also 82 percent quieter. With 800 CFM and 180 MPH, it is ideal for tackling tough tasks, damp/dry leaves, and compacted grass. Get to work quickly by reaching full throttle in under one second for instant power. With two modes, users can select between maximizing power or maximizing runtime and achieve over 85 minutes of runtime with the 40V 8Ah battery included in the kit.
Milwaukee Workwear Collections for Fall
Milwaukee Tool continues their commitment to delivering workwear that enhances comfort, movement, and protection for professionals on the jobsite. Expanding the FreeFlex, GridIron and WorkSkin collections, Milwaukee introduces new gear designed to withstand jobsite demands while ensuring flexibility and durability. Designed for flexibility and comfort, the FreeFlex Lightweight Insulated Vest provides unrestricted movement with shoulder and side body mobility panels. Durability meets comfort in the Women’s GridIron Long Sleeve Pocket Tee, crafted from a 6oz cotton/poly blend for reliable protection. Optimized for cold conditions, the WorkSkin Low-Profile Beanie wicks away sweat while providing enhanced warmth. The brushed fleece interior provides enhanced warmth, while the 360° stretch design ensures a snug, comfortable fit.
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