The document lists and describes 6 essential power tools for home DIY projects: 1) Cordless drill/driver which acts as both a drill and screwdriver and is highly portable, 2) Jigsaw which cuts with accuracy and saves time, 3) Angle grinder which can cut or grind tough materials like stone or metal, 4) Orbital sander suitable for small sanding jobs, 5) Router which cuts or shapes wood in various ways, and 6) Power hand planer which can remove wood sections with less effort than a manual hand plane.
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6 Essential Power Tools For Every DIY Expert
1. Top 6 Essential
Power Tools
There are six power tools which
are simply essential to have in
the home to complete DIY jobs
effectively and safely.
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2. No 1: Cordless Drill/Driver
• The cordless drill/driver acts
as both an electronic drill and
screwdriver, making it an
indispensable tool in every
toolkit. Powered by a
rechargeable battery, it is
highly portable and easy to
use. Its popularity can also be
attributed to its wide range of
uses. When selecting a
cordless drill/driver, keep in
mind the higher the voltage,
the more powerful is it.
3. No 2: Jigsaw
• A jigsaw is a versatile power
saw that cuts with excellent
accuracy. It saves time and
makes a difficult task easy. All
you have to do to cut a perfect
circle with a jigsaw is draw the
circle, drill a hole, insert the
jigsaw blade into the hole and
cut.
4. No 3: Angle Grinder
• An angle grinder can be used
to cut or grind tough materials
like stone or metal. A variety
of cutting discs can be used
with the grinder according to
the material being worked on
and the level of detail
required. Typical uses of an
angle grinder include cutting
tiles, removing rust, and
restoring the mortar in a
chimney.
5. No 4: Orbital Sander
• The orbital sander is a
compact power tool suitable
for small household sanding
jobs. It is useful for tight
spaces, small and hard to
reach areas, and for working
on awkwardly shaped wooden
objects such as skirting
boards, furniture, and floors.
6. No 5: Router
• A router is a simple to use tool
that cuts or shapes wood in
various ways, making it
essential for woodwork. You
can attach different router bits
to suit each task.
7. No 6: Power Hand Planer
• A power hand planer can be
used as an alternative to a saw
to remove smaller sections of
wood. It performs the same
tasks as a manual hand plane
but with substantially less
effort. It comes in a variety of
sizes so you can choose which
is best for your needs.