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24 storiesMilwaukee M12 Extended-Reach Ratchets Split Speed and Torque Across Three Drives
Milwaukee's 3058 1/4-inch ratchet runs 550 RPM at 45 ft-lbs; the 3059 3/8-inch runs 400 RPM at 70 ft-lbs; and the 3055 1/2-inch runs 300 RPM at 80 ft-lbs. All three list at $279 bare. Home Depot pages were confirmed for the 3058 and 3059, not the 3055.
Milwaukee 12-Inch Pliers Wrench Is Still Marked Coming Soon
Milwaukee's live pages still mark both the 12-inch Pliers Wrench (48-22-6912) and 7-inch model (48-22-6907) Coming Soon, so current availability is not confirmed. Milwaukee lists 3-1/8-inch jaw capacity for the 12-inch and 1-7/8 inches for the 7-inch, with parallel smooth jaws and a limited lifetime warranty.
Milwaukee Lists Three M12 FUEL Extended Reach Ratchets at $279 Bare
Milwaukee's official announcement lists three M12 FUEL Extended Reach Ratchets at $279 bare. The 1/4-inch 3058-20 is 15.4 inches, 1.8 lb, 550 RPM, and 45 ft-lbs. The 3/8-inch 3059-20 is 16.2 inches, 2.1 lb, 400 RPM, and 70 ft-lbs. The 1/2-inch 3055-20 is 16.5 inches, 2.2 lb, 300 RPM, and 80 ft-lbs. Milwaukee lists $379 kits for the 1/4- and 3/8-inch models with an M12 High Output 2.5 Ah battery, charger, and modular trigger caps. Protective boots are $29. Availability can vary by model and seller.
Ridgid NUKE 18V Subcompact Platform Launches at Home Depot — 7 Tools From $139
Ridgid launched the NUKE 18V subcompact brushless platform exclusively at The Home Depot in July 2026. The lineup includes seven tools in eight configurations: drill kit $139, drill + impact driver combo $219, impact driver tool-only $169, circular saw tool-only $149. A blower joins the lineup in October 2026. All tools use the full 18V ONE+ battery platform in a subcompact form factor.
xTool Confirms Its Open Sauce 2026 Machine Lineup and July 18 Live Demo
xTool's official Open Sauce page confirms a July 17–19 appearance at the San Mateo County Event Center, lists the planned machine lineup, and promotes a July 18 morning Main Stage demonstration with The Backyard Scientist. Verify the live event schedule before traveling.
Milwaukee Confirms Three M12 FUEL Extended-Reach Ratchets; Availability Varies
Milwaukee's official announcement identifies 3058-20 (1/4 inch), 3059-20 (3/8 inch), and 3055-20 (1/2 inch), all on the M12 platform and designed for deep mechanical access. The official 3058 product page still said COMING SOON, so verify the exact model rather than relying on a universal ship date.
RIDGID NUKE 18V Subcompact Brushless Platform Launches at Home Depot — 7 Tools, $139–$269, Full 18V Battery Compatibility
RIDGID launched the NUKE 18V Subcompact Brushless platform at Home Depot in July 2026. Seven tools across 8 configurations. Drill kit (RNKSDD01K1) $139, combo kit (RNKSCK201) $219, hammer drill + 4-mode impact driver combo $269, circular saw $149 tool-only. Blower ships October 2026. All tools 100% backward-compatible with existing RIDGID 18V batteries. Home Depot exclusive at launch. Tagline: 'Most Compact, Lightest Weight, More Power.' Amazon and Walmart availability not confirmed at launch. Verify at homedepot.com.
Milwaukee M18 & M12 Four-Bay Simultaneous Super Charger (48-59-1818) Now Available at $499 — PACKOUT Compatible, COOL-CYCLE Active Cooling
Milwaukee M18 & M12 Four-Bay Simultaneous Super Charger (48-59-1818) is now available at $499. Two dedicated M18 bays and two M18/M12 hybrid bays. CHARGE ADAPT simultaneous charging: 4× FORGE HD12.0 to 100% in 90 min; single battery to 80% in 35 min. COOL-CYCLE active cooling. PACKOUT-compatible with integrated carry handle. Milwaukee's first charger to support M18 and M12 simultaneously in a four-bay configuration. Verify at milwaukeetool.com.
DIY CON 2026 Tickets on Sale — RX Launches First-Ever Maker Festival at Fair Park Dallas, November 6–8; Early Bird $47
DIY CON 2026 tickets went on sale June 26. RX (Reed Exhibitions) is organizing the first large-scale maker and DIY festival in the US: November 6–8, 2026 at Fair Park, Dallas, Texas. Early bird 3-day adult pass $47; kids 3-day (ages 6–12) $90; kids 1-day $37; under 5 free. Confirmed brand participants: Rockler, SKIL, Leviton, EcoPoxy, Build Plans, Hammerfist, ROVR, Wrap-It Storage. Workshop session lineup and creator roster not yet announced. Verify pricing at diycon.com. Checked June 27, 2026.
Amazon Prime Day 2026 Power Tool Deals End June 26 — DeWalt 5-Tool Combo $399, Hammer Drill $129, Battery 4-Pack $129, Milwaukee M18 FUEL Sawzall $189
Amazon Prime Day 2026 (June 23–26) includes DeWalt 20V Max 5-Tool Combo at $399 (from $639, −$240), XR Hammer Drill at $129 (from $239, −$110), Battery 4-Pack at $129 (from $389, −$260), and Milwaukee M18 FUEL Sawzall 2821-20 at $189 (from $247). Prime membership required. Prices dynamic; verify at amazon.com before ordering. All deals expire June 26.
Milwaukee M18 & M12 Four-Bay Simultaneous Super Charger (48-59-1818) Launches June 29 at $499 — Four FORGE HD12.0 Batteries to 100% in 90 Minutes, PACKOUT-Compatible
Milwaukee launching the M18 & M12 Four-Bay Simultaneous Super Charger (48-59-1818) on June 29, 2026 at $499. Four bays: 2 dedicated M18 + 2 hybrid M18/M12. CHARGE ADAPT simultaneous charging: 4x FORGE HD12.0 to 100% in 90 min; single to 80% in 35 min. COOL-CYCLE active cooling. PACKOUT-compatible design with integrated carry handle. Verify availability at milwaukeetool.com June 29. Checked June 23, 2026.
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 10-1/4" Rear Handle Circular Saw Launches June 2026 — Lightest 10-1/4" Cordless at 10.3 lbs, AUTOSTOP, 250 Cuts per Charge
Milwaukee Tool launched the M18 FUEL 10-1/4" Rear Handle Circular Saw (3026-20 bare / 3026-21HD kit) in June 2026. Weight: 10.3 lbs bare — Milwaukee claims lightest 10-1/4" cordless on market. Depth of cut at 90°: 3-13/16" (single-pass 4× lumber). Runtime: 250 cuts in 4×4 per FORGE HD 12Ah battery. Safety: AUTOSTOP advance kickback detection. Kit includes FORGE HD 12Ah battery, Rapid Charger, and tool bag. Verify price at milwaukeetool.com. Checked June 22, 2026.
Bosch Expert EXCM341-305GD 12-Inch Glide Miter Saw Launches at Lowe's — Compact Glide System, Shadow Line, $449
Bosch launched the Expert EXCM341-305GD 12-inch Dual Bevel Glide Miter Saw exclusively at Lowe's in June 2026 at $449. Weighs 55 lbs — 10 lbs lighter than the GCM12SD. Compact Glide System eliminates rear clearance; Shadow Line Technology uses LED shadow guide visible in direct sunlight where laser guides wash out. 15-amp corded. EXPERT is Bosch Professional's trade-grade line. Checked June 21, 2026.
Milwaukee PACKOUT Low-Profile Crate Launches at $44.97 — 6.6 Inches Tall, 12 Configurable Sections, 50-Pound Capacity
Milwaukee launched the PACKOUT Low-Profile Crate (48-22-8438) at $44.97 in June 2026. Dimensions: 6.625 in. tall × 18.625 in. wide × 15 in. long. Weight capacity 50 lbs. Divider set included: 8 short, 2 long, 1 center — up to 12 sections. PACKOUT-compatible top/bottom stacking; built-in side handles. Part of summer 2026 expansion with Wire Pulling XL Crate and Compact Crate. Checked June 18, 2026.
Milwaukee Announces 1/4-, 3/8-, and 1/2-Inch M12 FUEL Extended-Reach Ratchets
Milwaukee announced M12 FUEL extended-reach ratchets in three drive sizes: 3058-20 (1/4 inch), 3059-20 (3/8 inch), and 3055-20 (1/2 inch). All use the M12 platform and target deep mechanical access. A July 10 follow-up found the 3058 product page still marked COMING SOON, so availability should be checked model by model.
Makera Z1 Pioneer Deposit Open for Makers — AI Craft Text3D Enables CNC Without CAD; $799 Through June 30
The Makera Z1 Pioneer deposit window confirmed open at 48 hours on June 11. For makers, the primary differentiator is AI Craft Text3D: text prompt to toolpath-ready geometry, no CAD required. $39 refundable deposit locks $799 Pioneer price through June 30. 4-axis capability for cylindrical projects. Batch 1 mid-July.
Monport World Cup Promo Last Business Day — Craft Makers' Final Window for 7% Discount on CO2 and UV Lasers
Monport's World Cup laser promo enters its last full business day Thursday June 11 (Saturday June 14 close). Craft-tier machines included: MEGA CO2 Engraver, 6W UV, 10W UV, Reno 45 Pro Vision. 7% discount active. Complimentary handheld laser bonus 11 days into market. Best window for summer craft production setup.
Makera Z1 Pioneer Day 2 for Maker Community — PR Newswire Confirms Global Pre-Order; $799/$39 Deposit; AI Craft Text3D Prompt-to-Toolpath; 4-Axis Rotary
Makera Z1 Pioneer Day 2 for makers Wednesday June 10: PR Newswire confirms global pre-order open with US warehouse dispatch. $39 refundable deposit locks $799 Pioneer price through June 30 (20 days). AI Craft Text3D converts text prompt to toolpath-ready 3D geometry — no CAD required; directly applicable for signs, name plates, relief carvings. 4-axis capability adds rotary and indexing cuts.
Bosch Expert Shadow Line Day 10 — Summer Peak Week 2 Day 3 Wednesday; Mid-Week Highest-Conversion Tool Window
Bosch Expert Shadow Line Day 10 Wednesday June 10: summer peak Week 2 Day 3. Wednesday is mid-week highest-conversion ordering day in summer tool accessory cycle. Last full pre-July 4th business week for standard shipping delivery before July 4th project weekends.
Maker Faire Long Island 2026 Post-Event Day 4 — 72-Hour Peak Window Passed; Morpho UV Demo in Extended Search Indexing Tail; Next Flagship September 25–27
MFLI 2026 post-event Day 4 Wednesday June 10: the 72-hour peak social content circulation window closed Tuesday. Morpho UV printing CEO Brett Wang demo reports are now in the extended Google/YouTube indexing tail (2–4 weeks). Next major maker flagship: Bay Area Maker Faire September 25–27, 2026 at San Mateo Event Center — exhibitor applications open.
Maker Faire Long Island Post-Event Day 3 — 72-Hour Peak Content Window Closes Today; Last Research Day for Morpho UV Demo Reports
MFLI 2026 post-event Day 3 Tuesday June 9: the 72-hour peak community content circulation window closes today. Last practical day to search for first-hand Morpho UV printing demo reports from the June 6 Stony Brook event. CEO Brett Wang booth demo coverage peaking in social/YouTube/Reddit indexing. Next maker flagship: September 25–27, 2026.
Makera Z1 Pioneer — Launch Day for Maker Community: $39 Deposit Open Now; AI Craft Text3D Differentiator for Makers
Makera Z1 Pioneer deposit window opened Tuesday June 9 — directly relevant to maker community for wood, soft metals, and plastics fabrication. $39 refundable deposit locks $799 Pioneer price. AI Craft Text3D feature enables tool-path generation from text prompts — a direct maker workflow integration. 4-axis capability unlocks rotary and indexing cuts.
Bosch Expert Shadow Line Day 9 — Summer Peak Week 2 Tuesday; Highest-Conversion Maker Tool Window
Bosch Expert Shadow Line Day 9 Tuesday June 9: Summer peak Week 2 Day 2. Premium router bit and power tool accessory lineup in highest-conversion ordering window of the year. Week 2 of the summer peak cycle is historically the strongest sustained ordering period before July 4th project rush.
MFLI 2026 Post-Event Day 2 — Morpho UV 72-Hour Content Peak Window Active; CEO Brett Wang Demo Searchable; Next Flagship September 25–27
Maker Faire Long Island 2026 post-event Day 2 Monday June 8: attendee photos and demo reports from the Morpho UV printing live demo (CEO Brett Wang present) are in peak community circulation — 72-hour post-event content window is active. Search YouTube, Reddit, and maker forums for MFLI 2026 Morpho UV content. Next flagship maker event: September 25–27, 2026.
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