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Favorite Shop Tools

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We can never have enough tools to do the job. I'm always looking for a deal so I can stock up and be ready for the next project.
 
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This popular drill has great reviews and I see it's Amazon's choice.
DEWALT 20V MAX Cordless Drill and Impact Driver
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Best seller in cordless saws. I like to buy all my tools from Dewalt.
DEWALT 6-1/2-Inch 20V MAX Circular Saw, Tool Only
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Used this jig saw to make a curved hand railing for stairs.
DEWALT 20V MAX Jig Saw, Beveling, Tool Only
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I always use a router to round over edges for beauty and so people don't get slivers.
DEWALT 20V Max XR Cordless Router, Tool Only
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Wood projects are never done until they get a good sanding. I used these on tongue and groove siding too.
DEKOPRO Random Orbit Sander 2.5A with 16Pcs
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I use this table saw mostly for ripping boards into narrower pieces. Being portable it's light enough to roll closer to where I am working.
DEWALT 10-Inch Table Saw, 32-1/2-Inch Rip
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I love miter saws when I want several boards of the same length or the same angles. Set up a stop block and do many pieces at once.
DEWALT 12-Inch Miter Saw, 15-Amp, Single Bevel
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A laser is better than using string lines and is highly visible.
DEWALT Line Laser, Self-Leveling, Cross Line
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Multi-tools have various blades and are perfect in removing material that is hard to get at. I used this at a school to remove drywall below the dropped ceiling.
DEWALT 20V Max XR Oscillating Multi-Tool, Tool Only
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I find this tool is the easiest way to cut out electrical outlet openings or holes in drywall for plumbing and vents.
DEWALT 20V MAX* XR Cordless Drywall Saw, Tool Only
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The job isn't complete until all the sawdust is vacuumed up. A clean shop is a safer shop.
Stanley - SL18116P Wet/Dry Vacuum, 6 Gallon
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Love this tool for carving, cutting out holes in drywall, plus sanding and polishing things.
Dremel 225-01 Flex Shaft & 4000-4/34 Tool Kit
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Turns my Dremel into a vertical drill press. Great for straight holes or cuts.
Dremel 335-01 Rotary Tool Plunge Router
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Less expensive to buy the kit than individual bits.
715-01 160 PC All-Purpose Accessory Kit
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Set your screws to the perfect depth every time.
DEWALT 20V MAX* Drywall Screw Gun (DCF630B)
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This tool saved me hours of hammering and prevented thumb bruises.
DEWALT DW45RN 15 degree Coil Roofing Nailer
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