What is the one most useful power tool for jobs around the house?
dkm719 asked:
I’m looking for a birthday gift for my husband. We’re fixing up the house little by little and have few of our own power tools. What is the one most useful power tool for various small jobs?
I’m looking for a birthday gift for my husband. We’re fixing up the house little by little and have few of our own power tools. What is the one most useful power tool for various small jobs?
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a 3/8″ Variable speed Reversible drill [corded one]
V.S.R . William B
portable jack hammer Lola PG
a cordless drill by far with good bits gas man
A makita 9v cordless drill and driver with various bits and drills. Absolutely wonderful. I bought mine from Screwfix six years ago and now have two. One for drilling, one for screwdrivering. They are superb. I think they cost about a hundred pounds. I would not be without mine. claitair
William B is certainly correct in saying a drill is certainly tool #1 for doing around-the-house jobs! Next would be a good saw. A lot of the difficulty in helping with your question comes from not knowing exactly what you’re planning on doing. I recently purchased a Sears model 21237 sliding miter saw that’s being heavily used for flooring and framing and is well worth the $185 I paid for it. While power tools are nice, if not essential, I also have a 16″ open tool pouch that easily has a couple hundred dollars worth of hand tools that I would be lost without: little squares, levels, clamps, wire cutters, power detectors, tape, goo-gone, etc. are used all the time and probably make just as nice a gift as a power tool. BUT, if you decide to go the power tool route PLEASE buy him one of those little power detectors anyway…they are a real lifesaver. Do-It-To-Yourselfer
I would start with an 18 volt cordless drill. You generally get 2 batteries and a charger with it.
From there you can get a cordless sawzall, a circular saw, an impact drill and much more.
The Ryobi is a reasonabley priced tool that is good for a homeowner.
Home Depot has a kit for $199.00 with litheum ion batteries.=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053 R8derMike
What power tools do you already have?
A 3/8 corded drill,miter saw.jig saw,circular saw,roto zip and tile cutter. chicagirl51
you dont need to break the bank with top shelf choices.
1. cordless drill 3/8 or 1/2 will have more uses with the 1/2
2. power saw
3. reciprocating saw
4.drywall screwgun
5. jig saw
6. 10 or a 12 inch power mitre saw, again a 12″ will allow and provide more options in material sizes that are being cut.
7. belt sander
8. brad and small finish nailer. you can buy packages with compressor included.
9. shop vac.
remember you dont need to buy the best, its for your home choose decent products, but not as if they were being used for your everyday job. christopher e
One tool that is very handy to have on hand is a Reciprocating Saw. You can cut just about anything with them ie: wood, metal, plastic pipe etc. I have a compact model that works great for occasional use. Crocosmile
Best bet is a gift card from one of the big box stores. That way if you have him doing carpentry work, plumbing, tile, he can get what he needs. To start off with a drill, wrenches, several pliers, 25 foot tape, “SAFETY GLASSES” for any type of job, 3 or 4 foot level. Most of these tools can be used for any project. Don’t forget a couple of pencils and most of all a large jar to put coins in so whenever he makes a mistake he puts a quarter in the jar for every curse word he emits from his mouth. If he is like me you will be able to retire in a few years from curse donations. Most of all a big hug and kiss and a Happy Birthday Dinner .( maybe a small body rub) Bill