Necessary power tools

[beer]

This is round 3 of my power tools theme. Perhaps I should consolidate? Anyways I digress.

What power tools, in your opinion, are necessary to perform basic carpentry and household tasks?

 

[dighn]

saw/drill

 

[Ogg]

Corded drill, not cordless. Youll thank me later when you need that torque............:beer:

 

[FeathersMcGraw]

Jigsaw, circular saw, drill, rotary sander.

 

[beer]

Originally posted by: dighn
saw/drill

Well no sh!t

I'm thinking something more specific.

I can think that of many uses for a drill, a circular saw, and a dremel-ish tool. Can't think of an immediate need for anything else.....

 

[amnesiac]

Cordless drill, obviously. 14.4V IMO is good enough for most tasks but there's just something nice about having the excess power of an 18V.

Second would come a rotary tool, i.e. Dremel.

Then probably a sander.

 

[Loggerman]

Originally posted by: amnesiac
Cordless drill, obviously. 14.4V IMO is good enough for most tasks but there's just something nice about having the excess power of an 18V.

Second would come a rotary tool, i.e. Dremel.

Then probably a sander.

Got the 18v-1/2"drive cordless drill.
:heart:

Powersaw/Large hammer.Thats all you need.

 

[Shockwave]

Basic?
Drill
Roto Zip
Jig Saw
Handheld sander

 

[Supahfreak]

I can't live without my Dremel...

FreAk

 

[Mr N8]

My essentials aka tools I won't give up:
18v Makita Cordless Drill (w/ 2 extra batteries)
Milwaukee 7 1/4" Circular Saw
Craftsman Socket Set with 3/8", 1/4", and 1/2" Wratchets
Milwaukee Router (handheld)
Hammer (get an air nailer / finishing nailer for the step up)
Makita Jigsaw
Dewalt Finishing Sander

 

[K1052]

There are unnecessary ones?

 

[NogginBoink]

Originally posted by: K1052
There are unnecessary ones?

 

[Mr N8]

Originally posted by: NogginBoink

Originally posted by: K1052
There are unnecessary ones?

I've been trying to convince my wife of that. I fully agree with you, though.

 

[Apathetic]

Drill, dremel tool, and possibly a circular saw.

Dave

 

[K1052]

Originally posted by: MogulMonster

Originally posted by: NogginBoink

Originally posted by: K1052
There are unnecessary ones?

I've been trying to convince my wife of that. I fully agree with you, though.

Just ask her: "Are all those shoes necessary?"

 

[Mr N8]

Almost forgot, if you plan on doing any major modifications to a wall, or any sort of demolition, a sawzall is a must have.

 

[ajpa123]

Well,

If i was a girl, i would have to definitely say vibrator,

but im not a girl, so i won't say it.

AJ.

p.s.. jus sitting here waiting for the snow to level Providence, RI. That thought came to my mind, .. i had to post it.. lol

 

[xSauronx]

Originally posted by: Ogg
Corded drill, not cordless. Youll thank me later when you need that torque............:beer:

indeed

a cordless (for light work) and a corded (for heavier duty stuff)
a skillsaw
belt sander maybe
scrollsaw
air compressor and various tools (spray gun, inflater for tie, air nozzle, air wratchet, impact hammer, air powered sanding tool)
radial arm saw
table saw
drill press

hmmm

ive been at my dads too much, i just have a skillsaw, a cordless and corded drill, a small scrollsaw, and a belt sander...never used the sander, drills are at the top of the list

 

[Ornery]

Since you're starting from scratch, you'll get the most bang for your buck buying a kit. This one's got it all. The drill is first rate. 495 inch pounds of torque. The sawzall is an awesome, no compromise new design. The radio has no equal in sound. The circular saw is left handed, so it makes a perfect compliment to a right handed corded saw. That's a very fair deal on that set, and they're built to last.

I mentioned before that you can get a comparable Ridgid set for a comparable price, and is lifetime warranted if you buy before December 31st. That includes the batteries, which are very expensive.

I own the Milwaukee set, as well as the corded 1/2" Magnum Drill and 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw with Tilt-lok Handle & Brake . I also own a cheap saber saw, and Porter Cable orbital sander which are used quite a bit.

The Milwaukee kit with the hammer drill, sawzall and radio is a great start. The Ridgid set sounds like a smart buy with the lifetime warranty, but I don't care for their recipricating saw at all. Might be better to just buy their cordless drill and go with Milwaukee's corded Sawzall. Don't bother with the cordless circular saw unless it's thrown in with a kit.