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A double-ended driver bit resting on a tape measure next to a cordless drill
August 6, 2026

Craftsman Bit Sets Don’t List a Shank Size — Here’s Why That’s Not a Red Flag

Craftsman does not list shank specs for the CMAF140SET, but its CMAFHLD-3 holder confirms standard 1/4"…

A battery charger with two cordless battery packs on a home garage workbench
August 6, 2026

Craftsman CMCB104 Charger: Two Different Charge Times on the Same Page

Craftsman's own CMCB104 charger page states "60 minutes or less" three times in its marketing text,…

Two stackable hard plastic tool cases connected together with latch clips visible
August 6, 2026

Bosch L-BOXX Storage: Compatible Within Its Own Family, Silent on Festool

Unlike Makita's MAKPAC, none of Bosch's L-BOXX pages name a non-Bosch competitor as compatible — a…

A single battery charger with three different voltage battery packs lined up beside it
August 6, 2026

Bosch’s GAX1218V-30: One Charger, Three Voltage Platforms — No Adapter Needed

Bosch's GAX1218V-30 natively charges 18V, 12V Max, and 10.8V Max batteries in one unit, no adapter…

A tin case of driver bits spilled open next to a cordless drill
August 6, 2026

Bosch Drill/Driver Bits: “Fits Tools of Most Brands” — Bosch’s Own Words

Yes - Bosch product pages state its Impact Tough and Magnetic Pro bits fit tools of…

A fast battery charger actively charging a cordless tool battery pack on a job site
August 6, 2026

Bosch GAL18V6-80 Fast Charger & CORE18V Battery: The Accessory Details AMPShare Coverage Skips

The GAL18V6-80's dual-mode charging gets a battery to 80% fast, then deliberately slows down for the…

An open hard plastic tool case showing foam-cut tool compartments inside
August 6, 2026

Makita MAKPAC Storage: The Only System Here That Names a Competitor by Name

Makita's MAKPAC page states compatibility with "Festool, Systainer and other similar systems" — the only storage…

A charging adapter bridging a small battery pack into a larger charger port
August 6, 2026

Makita Cross-Platform Adapters: A Real LXT-to-XGT Charging Bridge (With Limits)

Makita's ADP10 is a real, official adapter that lets an XGT charger charge LXT batteries —…

An extreme close-up of a driver bit inserted into a cordless impact driver chuck
August 6, 2026

Are Makita Bits Compatible With Other Brands? Makita’s Own Page Says Yes — Sort Of

Yes - Makita bits use standard 1/4" hex shanks and work in DeWalt, Milwaukee, Ryobi, Craftsman…

A hand holding a cordless impact driver with a charger and spare battery on the workbench
August 6, 2026

Makita LXT Battery & Charger Accessories: What “Star Protection Only” Actually Means

Every current Makita LXT battery page carries the same restriction: compatible only with Star Protection tools.…