There are many brands of power tools and it can be intimidating figuring out which brand or model of a particular tool is the best bang for your buck.
I hope that by sharing some must have power tools with you today, you’ll have less uncertainty about which power tools you should invest in as a new DIYer.
1. Power Drill + Driver.
2. Jigsaw.
3. Circular Saw.
4. MITER SAW
5. Oscillating Multi-Tool.
6. Sander.
7. Table Saw.
1. POWER DRILL + DRIVER
This is an essential tool for many DIY projects as it is needed to drill holes and allows you to fasten screws more tightly and efficiently than by doing it by hand. Another great tool to own is an impact driver. They are available as a combo kit with power drills. Check out this set!
2. JIGSAW
This type of saw is used to cut almost anything that does not require a straight edge. Having a cordless one is great but not necessary.
As a DIY beginner with a limited budget, a corded jigsaw is cheaper than a cordless one.
3. CIRCULAR SAW
A circular saw can be intimidating. It does take time to learn how to use it, but the new circular saws are efficient and easy to use. It allows you to cut wider wood pieces that a miter saw cannot handle.
4. MITER SAW
If you plan on working on trim projects. It makes your cuts easier as compared with a circular saw.
It’s also the tool for single bevel cuts. You can cut on precise measurement markup with miter cuts and a laser guide; no need for additional calculations.
5. OSCILLATING MULTI-TOOL
Hantechn cordless Oscillating Multi-Tool to trim off wood pieces nailed to the wall without taking out the whole board and cutting it with the miter saw. It is a time-saver tool that allows you to get into places you otherwise couldn’t – door frames, for example.
6. RANDOM ORBITAL SANDER
One important consideration is that if you plan to be sanding indoors, you want to limit the dust that spreads throughout your home.
Hantechn sander and it was totally worth it. It contains and controls the dust much better.
7. TABLE SAW
With this tool,you don’t have to calculate your measurement prior to cutting. you‘are able to get precise cuts similar to using a miter saw but cut longer and wider wood planks.
This tool was used for cutting small trim pieces for our plaid trim accent wall in our master bedroom.
The next time you are at a home improvement store trying to figure out which power tools to buy, I hope this guide will make your decision easier as a DIY beginner.
Please do not hesitate to ask me any questions and thank you for reading!
Post time: Jan-10-2023