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Home DIY : Special Features : Gift Ideas : By Type : Combo Packs
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Black & Decker
The star of this great collection, hands down, is the sander—-we love it. It's cordless, of course, but even better, it does the work of three separate sanders: a random orbiter, detail, and finish sander. Ingenious. Transition is fast and easy, and it's really a pleasure to use—-comfortable and lightweight, and excels at everything from serious stock removal to the finest detail. A close second, though, is the smart hand saw that's as simple to use as the good old-fashioned kind, just without the elbow grease, powering you through everything from wallboard and plastic to tree limbs without flinching. The drill/driver's removable chuck lets you switch quickly from drill to driver mode in a second, and when you detach the chuck, you'll find a clever ready-to-use driving bit. There's on-board storage for six more bits, too, a feature we always like. We're never happy when we have to wrestle with a battery, but these put up no fight, going on and off surprisingly easily. The stud finder and flashlight are handy to have around; the sensor has both visual and sound alerts when it detects the edge of a stud, even in a wall that's up to 3/4-inch thick. Everything fits into a nice, rugged bag for transport and storage. Bought singly, you'd pay a whole lot more than this package price, so we think this is a great deal on a dependable stable of basic tools.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste
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Skil
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Porter-Cable
Tool nirvana--an entire workshop in a box! There's no craftsman on the planet who doesn't want this quad pack. What's not to love? A full 19.2 volts of power will do away with fasteners as if you had a jackhammer in your hand, and 470 inch-pounds of torque provides all the drive power you'll need. Because of the two-speed gearbox, you've got drill speed ranges of 0 to 500 rpm and 0 to 1,500 rpm. Its 1/2-inch chuck is keyless, and the 20-position clutch takes care of drilling into all kinds of material. The Saw Boss 6-inch circular saw is powered by the same workhorse 19.2-volt battery--you'll need a break long before your battery will. And at 2,600 rpm, the premium 6-inch thin-kerf, carbide-tipped blade will have you making 100 crosscuts on two-by-fours on a single charge, so you may even be done before you need that break. The new cordless Tiger Saw has an ingenious, tight design that's perfect for cutting into drywall between studs. And blade changes are quick and easy because of the keyless blade clamp. The cherry on top is the powerful flashlight that sits on a stable base, allowing the pivoting head to light up your workpiece. All four tools are run by the interchangeable 19.2-volt batteries. The package includes two batteries, an interchangeable handle grip for all hand sizes, an advanced diagnostic charger, and a carrying case. --Kris Jensen-Van Heste
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Panasonic
This Panasonic cordless kit features a lightweight, powerful drill/driver that weighs only 4.4 pounds. Also includes a saw that can slice through 210 2 x 4s on a single charge.
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Makita
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DEWALT
Power, power and more power! The 18-volt 1/2-inch hammer drill/driver's high-torque motor churns out an impressive 500 inch-pounds of torque—imagine the jobs it could tackle. We were surprised by how good it feels in hand, thanks, we think, to its neatly balanced design that places the handle toward the center of the tool. A nice touch is the ratcheting chuck with carbide jaws for a superb hold on your bit. And the all-metal, three-speed transmission is so innovative that DeWalt patented it. All we know is that this is one powerhouse of a hammer drill/driver, no matter what mode it's in. The DC385 recip saw's keyless blade clamp wins points in our book for fast blade changes. And talk about fast—with its one-inch stroke length, it runs at 2,900 strokes per minute. Like the drill, it's well balanced and feels good in hand. It's compact, lightweight and offers great cutline visibility through the pivoting shoe's open top. Plus, we like that the blade will reverse for flush and plunge cutting. The circular saw slices into 2x4s like butter, and you can always see your cut because the blade's on the left. Bevel cuts are no sweat; the saw's easy to adjust and the scale's clear. The grinder's hardworking with a nice three-position side handle. Kudos to DeWalt for the metal gear case and the longer life it'll give this grinder. We're not as impressed with the impact gun, despite its 0 to 3,000 impacts per minute and how smoothly it runs without any kickback—-it's just that we'd like to see it take more than ¼-inch hex shanks. Finally, the flashlight's neck is super flexible, shedding light in just about any direction for up to three hours. This is a great collection of tools, essential for the contractor and perfect for the skilled do-it-yourselfer.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste
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Milwaukee
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