First power tool one should buy?

[IronWing]

What should be the first power tool a person should buy upon getting their own place?

Edit: Will add optionations to poll if requested and bribed with cookies.

 

[jlee]

Definitely a drill..or a Dremel, but I wouldn't really classify it as a 'power tool' with everything else listed.

WTH would you want a lathe for?

 

[Chompman]

Light Saber

This also works when the sith comes walking around looking to steal all your beer...

 

[JasonSix78]

I would have to say an electric drill out of your choices.

-Jason

 

[RollWave]

if you DONT select drill you're a complete and utter idiot.

 

[mugs]

Cordless drill/driver

 

[DainBramaged]

Drill. Glad to see I'm not alone either.

 

[Sundog]

Screw the drill. Buy a decent impact driver.

 

[Goosemaster]

drill.

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[foofoo]

Originally posted by: mugs
Cordless drill/driver

absolutely the best chioce

 

[GagHalfrunt]

C4. There is no household problem that cannot be solved with a suitable application of high explosives.

 

[eplebnista]

Drill

 

[JRich]

Drill. Dremel would be next.

 

[smack Down]

Maybe you should ask what is the second tool.

 

[0roo0roo]

http://www.blackanddecker.com/ProductGuide/Product-Details.aspx?ProductID=9867

 

[Drakkon]

lmao ive never seen a poll here with so many options remain so one sided....

if i could have a second choice (After drill) would be an electric screwdriver. Yeah you can use the drill for a screwdriver but sometimes its impracticle (too big). so i bust out the old wand style screwdriver and drive it in. Sears sells awesome craftsman tri packs with drill, wand type screwdriver, and circular saw and id say those are my top 3 tools

 

[jlee]

Originally posted by: Drakkon
lmao ive never seen a poll here with so many options remain so one sided....

if i could have a second choice (After drill) would be an electric screwdriver. Yeah you can use the drill for a screwdriver but sometimes its impracticle (too big). so i bust out the old wand style screwdriver and drive it in. Sears sells awesome craftsman tri packs with drill, wand type screwdriver, and circular saw and id say those are my top 3 tools

Looks like ATOT agrees on at least one thing..

 

[0roo0roo]

theres a hammer thing called fubar now.

 

[Kremlar]

if i could have a second choice (After drill) would be an electric screwdriver.

I hate thoese things. They never seem to save any time for me.

I'll either use my drill, or a plain old screwdriver.

 

[ZoomStop]

Originally posted by: 0roo0roo
http://www.blackanddecker.com/ProductGuide/Product-Details.aspx?ProductID=9867

:laugh: like a regular chainsaw is just so inefficient.
That is a cool name for a tool though

 

[Kremlar]

One recommendation - pick your tools carefully. If you're just using them for around the house basic tasks, don't break the bank buying the most expensive tools. However, don't get the cheapest stuff around either.

I've finally settled on Ryobi tools - they seem to be a perfect match for my skill/use level. I'll build furniture, built a shelf around my deck, lattice panel, crown molding, etc...

I like the Ryobi One 18V line because the batteries are interchangable.

 

[0roo0roo]

Originally posted by: AcidBath

Originally posted by: 0roo0roo
http://www.blackanddecker.com/ProductGuide/Product-Details.aspx?ProductID=9867

:laugh: like a regular chainsaw is just so inefficient.
That is a cool name for a tool though

http://www.popsci.com/popsci/whatsnew/6...eedd29010vgnvcm1000004eecbccdrcrd.html

it just looks neat

 

[saxophonoia]

Drill ftw! Although a Drill and Dremel are a good combination to have

 

[mugs]

Originally posted by: Drakkon
lmao ive never seen a poll here with so many options remain so one sided....

if i could have a second choice (After drill) would be an electric screwdriver. Yeah you can use the drill for a screwdriver but sometimes its impracticle (too big). so i bust out the old wand style screwdriver and drive it in. Sears sells awesome craftsman tri packs with drill, wand type screwdriver, and circular saw and id say those are my top 3 tools

The problem I have with power screwdrivers is that they USUALLY don't have variable speed triggers, which you really need for driving screws. And I don't mean two speeds, I mean a range of speeds as you pull the trigger farther. The ones I have seen that have variable speed triggers are DeWalts that cost $100.

So for that reason I'd just get a right-angle drill bit or use a hand screw driver if I have to screw in an uncomfortable place (like the backseat of a Volkswagen).

 

[GalvanizedYankee]

Every guy gets a drill with his man card

Battery operated drills are a pita. They are heavy and large compared to a 110V drill.

Buy a 3/8", variable speed, reversable drill. A Jacob's chuck is a plus and attach the chuck
key to the cord so you know where it is.

My next high speed rotory tool will not be made by Dremel but by Black&Deker.
B&D bought out Dremel awhile back and makes a better high speed tool.

For typical lite-duty home use I have no problem buying from Harbor Freight.

I have 50# of air tools here and rarely fire up the compressor to use them. (retired mechanic)

...Galvanized