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Makita DPC7311 73cc 14-Inch Gas Powered Power CutterMakita DPC7311 73cc 14-Inch Gas Powered Power Cutter
Buy new: $1,049.99
Amazon doesn't list a Stihl gas powered demo saw. I suppose this one will do.
Bosch 1590EVSK 6.4 Amp Top Handle JigsawBosch 1590EVSK 6.4 Amp Top Handle Jigsaw
Buy new: $139.49 / Used from: $131.99
This one is the best.
Bosch 5412L 12-Inch Dual Bevel Slide Miter Saw with Laser TrackingBosch 5412L 12-Inch Dual Bevel Slide Miter Saw with Laser Tracking
Buy new: $823.63 / Used from: $600.00
Don't care about the laser. Plenty of saw for any job.
Bosch 4000-09 Worksite 15 Amp 10-Inch Benchtop Table Saw with Gravity Rise Wheeled StandBosch 4000-09 Worksite 15 Amp 10-Inch Benchtop Table Saw with Gravity Rise Wheeled Stand
Buy new: $659.99
Portable and well-built. Great for ripping trim stock and blocking.
Skil HD77M 13 Amp 7-1/4-Inch Mag Worm Drive SawSkil HD77M 13 Amp 7-1/4-Inch Mag Worm Drive Saw
Slicing and dicing lumber for concrete forms is no challenge for this saw. I like to rip stacks of plywood with this saw.
Milwaukee 6394-21 15 Amp 7-1/4-Inch Circular SawMilwaukee 6394-21 15 Amp 7-1/4-Inch Circular Saw
Buy new: $162.00 / Used from: $152.99
Most powerful bologna slicer I've ever used. Great for lots of cuts without the fatigue of using a worm-drive saw.
Milwaukee 6523-21 Super Sawzall 13 Amp Reciprocating Saw with Rotating HandleMilwaukee 6523-21 Super Sawzall 13 Amp Reciprocating Saw with Rotating Handle
Buy new: $159.00
Powerful saw. Not as bulky as its Blue competitor.
Bosch 23614 Impactor 14.4-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless Impact DriverBosch 23614 Impactor 14.4-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless Impact Driver
Buy new: $149.99
You gotta have this for metal studs. Get the 18 volt version so you can use the batteries with your regular cordless drill.
Bosch 11536VSR Litheon 36-Volt Lithium-Ion 1-Inch SDS-Plus Rotary HammerBosch 11536VSR Litheon 36-Volt Lithium-Ion 1-Inch SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer
Buy new: $586.04
Install a five pound box of tapcons and see if you can live without this tool.
Bosch 33618 Brute Tough 18-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless Drill/DriverBosch 33618 Brute Tough 18-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless Drill/Driver
Buy new: $312.27
No brainer. Gotta have one.
Bosch 1617EVSPKBP 2.25-Horsepower Combination Plunge and Fixed Base Router with Bonus PackBosch 1617EVSPKBP 2.25-Horsepower Combination Plunge and Fixed Base Router with Bonus Pack
This router does it all.
Milwaukee 1676-6 Hole Hawg 7.5 Amp 1/2-Inch Joist and Stud DrillMilwaukee 1676-6 Hole Hawg 7.5 Amp 1/2-Inch Joist and Stud Drill
Buy new: $299.00
Great for mixing drywall mud, non-shrink grout, and drilling big holes in heavy wood.
Hitachi CC14SF 14-Inch Portable Chop SawHitachi CC14SF 14-Inch Portable Chop Saw
Buy new: $149.99
Metal Studs, Rebar, All-thread, and pipe. This saw makes life easier.
Bosch 1169VSR 5.2 Amp 1/2-Inch DrillBosch 1169VSR 5.2 Amp 1/2-Inch Drill
Buy new: $74.99
Use this for drilling holes in thick steel.
Bosch 1005VSRK 5.5 Amp 3/8-Inch DrillBosch 1005VSRK 5.5 Amp 3/8-Inch Drill
Buy new: $54.99
I use this tool for general drilling that burns cordless drill batteries to quickly.
RotoZip RZ20-4000 Variable Speed Spiral Saw Kit with Zipmate, Circle Cutting Attachment, and Jig Saw HandleRotoZip RZ20-4000 Variable Speed Spiral Saw Kit with Zipmate, Circle Cutting Attachment, and Jig Saw Handle
No need to go into all of it uses without sounding like the infomercial.
Porter-Cable 362VSK 12 Amp 4-Inch by 24-Inch Variable Speed Belt Sander with CasePorter-Cable 362VSK 12 Amp 4-Inch by 24-Inch Variable Speed Belt Sander with Case
If you need to belt sand something you might as well have the biggest, heaviest, and most powerful sander on the market.
Factory-Reconditioned Porter-Cable 7335R 5-Inch Variable Speed Random Orbit SanderFactory-Reconditioned Porter-Cable 7335R 5-Inch Variable Speed Random Orbit Sander
Buy new: $142.64
This is the most efficient orbital sander I've ever used.
Bosch 11316EVS SDS-Max Demolition HammerBosch 11316EVS SDS-Max Demolition Hammer
Buy new: $674.99
You need one of these for chipping concrete and masonry, drilling holes for dowels or misplaced anchor bolts. Helpful for pounding Dee-pins into rocky soil.
Minnich 2500 15 Amp 115v Concrete Vibrator KitMinnich 2500 15 Amp 115v Concrete Vibrator Kit
Buy new: $848.25
Make those engineers happy with this tool.
Milwaukee 6153-20 4-1/2-Inch Magnum Sander/GrinderMilwaukee 6153-20 4-1/2-Inch Magnum Sander/Grinder
Buy new: $102.69
Great for grinding off wall ties and cleaning up poured walls. Plenty of power for any job.
JET 220019 RCB-16NDLX 5/8-Inch Capacity Manual Rebar Cutter and BenderJET 220019 RCB-16NDLX 5/8-Inch Capacity Manual Rebar Cutter and Bender
Buy new: Too low to display
Why bend rebar with your truck bumper? Use this, it works much better.