Craftsman’s CMCD600D1 drill kit and four Harbor Freight tool listings

The Craftsman CMCD600D1 is a drill kit that Craftsman’s US site marks as new, and it is one of the tool listings covered this week. Meanwhile, Harbor Freight’s own pages describe four of its house-brand tools. Here is what each company says.

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Craftsman CMCD600D1 drill kit listed with a Ryobi power claim

Craftsman’s product page lists the Craftsman CMCD600D1 as the “V20 Cordless 3/8 in. Drill/Driver Kit.” According to that page, the kit holds the CMCD600 drill/driver, a V20 2Ah battery, a charger and a double-sided bit.

Craftsman also lists variable speeds reaching 620 RPM with no load, plus a top power rating of 191 UWO, or unit watts out. On the same page, Craftsman says this gives the Craftsman CMCD600D1 “more power than Ryobi.” However, its footnote limits that comparison to the Ryobi PCL201K1 running a PBP002 1.5Ah battery. The footnote also says Ryobi and its licensee, TTI Consumer Power Tool, Inc., have not endorsed or approved the comparison.

For runtime, Craftsman claims as many as 70 holes on one charge. In addition, its footnote ties that figure to a 3/4-inch IRWIN SPEEDBOR bit in 2x SPF lumber.

Why it matters

For a shopper, the Craftsman CMCD600D1 power claim is narrow. Because the footnote names one Ryobi model on one battery, it tells a buyer nothing about other Ryobi pairings. Similarly, the 70-hole figure belongs to one bit in one kind of lumber. So a buyer weighing the Craftsman CMCD600D1 is reading results for that setup, not for every job.

Harbor Freight lists ICON roller seat and HERCULES 20V conditioner

Harbor Freight’s newsroom announced the HERCULES 20V Brushless Cordless Variable-Speed Surface Conditioning Tool, item 70981, on June 2, 2026. The release aims it at stripping paint, removing rust and conditioning metal. It also says only Harbor Freight sells the tool.

According to that release, the tool has a brushless motor, a six-speed button and a range from 1,000 to 3,700 RPM. The release also lists an electric brake, a front D-handle, soft start and a dust screen. It adds that a 40-grit stripping drum comes with the tool and that most universal abrasive finishing drums fit.

Meanwhile, Harbor Freight’s coupon page lists a $109.99 coupon price, code 78976240, which expires October 25, 2026.

Separately, Harbor Freight’s product page describes the ICON 350 lb. Heavy Duty Mechanics Roller Seat, item 59639. According to the page, it has a tubular steel frame, a 2-1/4 in. high-density foam seat, and storage in a drawer and trays. The page also rates it to carry 350 lb.

Why it matters

For buyers, the timing matters more than any launch label. Because Harbor Freight’s newsroom announced the HERCULES tool in June, shoppers are looking at a tool announced months ago, not this month. Still, the $109.99 coupon price on Harbor Freight’s page carries an October 25 end date. The coupon page says it runs only until then; prices and coupon terms can change, so check Harbor Freight’s site before buying.

Harbor Freight lists Hercules table saw and Bauer band saw prices

Harbor Freight’s newsroom announced the Hercules 15 Amp 8-1/4 in. Compact Table Saw, item 71278, on July 30, 2026, as part of its Hercules line. According to the release, the saw has a 15 amp motor, 5,800 RPM and a rack-and-pinion fence. The release also lists rip capacity of 24-1/2 in. to the right and 12 in. to the left.

The release and the product page both put maximum cut depth at 2-9/16 in. at 90° and 1-3/4 in. at 45°. In addition, the product page lists a 49 lb weight. When checked on October 18, that page showed the saw at $299.99 against a “regular” price of $429.00. SlashGear also gave a $299 price in August.

Harbor Freight’s product page lists the Bauer 20V 2-1/2 in. Cordless Compact Band Saw, item 70286, as tool only. According to the page, the blade, battery and charger cost extra. Meanwhile, a Harbor Freight coupon sets the saw at $79.99 until October 29, 2026, while the product page shows a “regular” price of $169.00.

The product page also lists a 6.74 lb weight, a 2-1/2 in. cutting capacity and a top speed of 590 SFPM. It adds a brushed motor, an LED light and a lever that changes blade tension without tools. Furthermore, SlashGear reported in September that Harbor Freight’s Bauer 20V 5Ah battery and charger starter kit cost $114.99.

Why it matters

For a buyer with no Bauer batteries, the $79.99 coupon figure on Harbor Freight’s page is not the whole outlay. Since Harbor Freight sells the saw without a blade, battery or charger, a buyer would need all three; SlashGear priced a starter kit in September, and that price may have changed since. Meanwhile, the table saw’s 49 lb weight and 24-1/2 in. right rip, both from Harbor Freight’s pages, give its weight and how wide a cut it handles, according to those listings.

Sources

• https://www.craftsman.com/en-us/product/cmcd600d1/v20-cordless-38-drilldriver-kit
• https://newsroom.harborfreight.com/?p=7050
• https://go.harborfreight.com/sku/70981/
• https://go.harborfreight.com/sku/59639/
• https://newsroom.harborfreight.com/?p=7182
• https://www.harborfreight.com/15-amp-8-14-in-compact-table-saw-with-rack-and-pinion-fence-71278.html
• https://www.harborfreight.com/20v-2-12-in-cordless-compact-band-saw-tool-only-70286.html
• https://go.harborfreight.com/coupons/2026/10/184756-70286/
• https://www.slashgear.com/2241512/harbor-freight-new-table-saw-rack-pinion-fence-smaller-cheaper-package/
• https://www.slashgear.com/2257945/harbor-freight-bauer-compact-band-saw-lightweight-better-overhead-control/

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