Power Tools!!

As a Home Owner/DIY'er/ManlyMan! (hehehe) where would I be without some power tools? Btw Tools make Great Gifts! My top 3 list looks like this:

At number 3
The Circular Saw! Portable and powerful. I bought one of these when I first built my pool deck a few years ago. It's only a 7 1/4 Task Master but it works pretty well. I think at the time it was on sale and around the 30 dollar mark (US). I was with my father-in-law when I bought it. I couldn't make up my mind whether I should drop real money and get a name brand, big heavy duty saw. He said, "how much will you use it after this project?". I said "prolly not much". At the time I had no idea. Boy was I wrong. However... This thing has taken some abuse and still cuts like a champ. Just remember to change the blade every so often.

Number 2
The reciprocal saw! I'm just a DIY'er not a pro but this tool Rocks! I've used it to cut over grown brush and small trees in the backyard. I've used it to cut small logs for my fire pit and I've used it to tearing out plaster and lath walls in my old house. After borrowing a friends for a few months I new I had to have one of my own. My wife bought me a Sears Craftsman for Christmas. (yeah she rocks!) It was a smaller one but works great! The one I have even has a small LED light which is pretty handy when your cutting in the basement or into walls where its dark.

And the Number One can't live without it tool
The Cordless Drill! I love this thing and I use it all the time. I own a DeWalt 18volt. The spare battery pack is a must. Also I highly recommend the Rapid Quick Change Accessory Kit. Go from screw driver to dill bits in only a few seconds. What a time saver!


Other tools I highly recomend.
Prybar! Remove nails and molding or push decking into place. I've pulled apart old windows that were painted closed with this guy. I only wish I had a better tool belt that would hold this guy on it.

When I get the chance I'm adding a Nail Gun and Compressor to my list of tools. Talk about time saver! wow!

If your looking for a gift for Dad or your husband or brother, tools are a great gift!

So what if your on a limited budget?
Look into Accessories for these tools or smaller tools in general. Pliers, Wire Cutters, Tool Belts, Hammers, Stud Finders and Levels. The list it to many to mention but the point is all of these are low budget and can make great gifts!
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