Tools & Workshop

Ryobi and Milwaukee Tool Announcements: A Tumbler, a Demolition Blade, and a Scissor Lift Fan

A 20 oz stainless steel tumbler with an integrated carabiner, a new Nitro Carbide Sawzall blade for wood with nails, and an M18 brushless scissor lift fan worth a look.

Stainless steel tumbler, reciprocating saw blade, and portable fan arranged on a concrete surface

Introduction

A fresh round of announcements from Ryobi and Milwaukee Tool covers a surprisingly wide spread: a drinkware accessory aimed at jobsites and DIY life, a premium demolition blade for reciprocating saws, and a cordless fan built for aerial work platforms. Here is what each one brings to the table and who it makes sense for.

Ryobi 20 oz Stainless Steel Tumbler (STM8301B)

Ryobi is branching out from tools with not one but two stainless steel tumblers, a 20 oz size in black (STM8301B) or the classic Ryobi green. MSRP is $24.97 each, with availability through The Home Depot online and in store.

The headline feature is the integrated carabiner. Ryobi positions it as a way to clip the tumbler to a backpack, gym bag, or chain link fence, and it is genuinely the kind of detail that translates beyond the jobsite, such as hanging a drink on a fence at a kids’ sports game.

Stainless steel tumbler hanging from a chain link fence by a carabiner

Ryobi claims the design is completely leak-proof, fits most vehicle cup holders, and uses double wall insulation to keep drinks hot or cold all day long. It is also dishwasher safe, and the lid features a removable slider so you can deep clean every crevice.

Removable tumbler lid slider being cleaned under running water in a sink

One nitpick: the tumbler can hang on LINK wall rails, but it does not appear to attach to LINK storage totes the way some competing systems do. Hanging it from rails works, but it feels like a missed opportunity. The carabiner alone, though, makes this a fun, practical buy.

Milwaukee Axe with Nitro Carbide Sawzall Blade

Milwaukee continues to push hard into carbide reciprocating saw blades with the Axe with Nitro Carbide Sawzall blade, designed for cutting wood with nails and screws. Milwaukee claims it delivers unmatched life in nails and screws, the fastest cuts, and the longest life among demolition blades.

The blade integrates Nail Guard technology, which the company says lets you rip nails rather than teeth, improving durability and keeping cutting performance consistent through tough demolition materials. The trademarked Fang Tip is designed for the fastest plunge cutting in nail-embedded wood, giving quick entry into material, which matters when opening up walls or cutting access points.

Demolition worker cutting through old wood framing with embedded nails

Competition here is a good thing for buyers. Two major blade makers at The Home Depot, Milwaukee and Diablo, have pushed each other’s technology forward in recent years, and Milwaukee has clearly invested heavily in closing the gap. If you cut through demolition material with embedded fasteners regularly, this blade is worth putting on your shortlist.

Milwaukee M18 Brushless Scissor Lift Fan

The third announcement is the M18 brushless scissor lift fan, aimed squarely at professionals who spend their days on scissor lifts or boom lifts, where heat builds up fast because warm air rises with no easy escape.

The fan appears to attach to platform rails, which makes it easy to position where airflow is needed. It carries an MSRP of $199 and is expected to be available in April 2026.

Portable fan clamped to the guard rail of an aerial work platform

It is a niche product, but for anyone working at height in warm conditions, airflow on the platform can make a real difference in comfort over a full shift.

Buying Advice

The tumbler is the easiest impulse buy of the three at under $25, especially if the carabiner fits how you carry things. The Sawzall blade is the pick for remodelers and demolition work who burn through blades in nail-embedded wood. The scissor lift fan is a specialist buy: if you work on lifts regularly, its April 2026 arrival and $199 MSRP make it worth planning for; otherwise, skip it.

Conclusion

Three very different announcements, but each targets a real use case: everyday portability for the tumbler, durability and speed for the demolition blade, and jobsite comfort at height for the fan. Match the product to the problem and you will not be disappointed.

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