🪛The power tools I still reach for, three years into this house
1962 house, endless punch list. This is what survived, not what I bought first.
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1
still the original tool, on its second set of batteries. this is the one I'd replace first if it died.
2
on a different battery platform than my drill, which I regret. buy into one system if you can.
3
cheap and it just works. not the tool I'd brag about but it's out more weekends than anything else.
4
not really a power tool but it's why I started building built-ins instead of buying furniture, closet shelving included.
5
does double duty as dust collection and the actual shop vac for spills. loud though.
6
a cheap cordless oscillating multi-tool from the hardware store
battery died for good after year two, never replaced it. wouldn't buy again, would rather rent one for the one job that needs it.
7
corded work light on a stand
8
a stud finder that lasted about two months before it started lying to me
swapped it for a cheaper one that's somehow been more accurate for a year straight.
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