Choose a cordless drill around your actual jobs
Your first drill: what it does, which type fits your jobs and what to put in the kit.
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Buy for the job,
not the hype.
First renovation or next weekend project? Find out which tool fits the job, what else you need and where your money makes a difference.
Find a buying guide →How we compare productsSTRAIGHT ANSWERS, USEFUL TOOLS
Get to know your next tool.
Choosing a random orbit sander for your project
Smoothing a door or finishing furniture? Get to know the sander, discs and dust control you need.
Read the guide →Choosing a circular saw: compare the cuts, then the kit
Choose a saw for straight cuts, with the right blade, work support and protection.
Read the guide →YOUR PROJECT, YOUR STARTING POINT
02 / THE WHOLE-KIT CHECK
The cheaper listing
may need more parts.
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BEFORE YOU HEAD TO THE SHOP
A better buy starts with the whole kit.
A tool is only part of the shopping list. Think about the bits, blades, sanding discs and protection your job needs before comparing the price.
Our guides explain the choices in plain English, with sources to help you check the details. Start with what you need, then use the calculator to compare the whole setup.
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