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Great Tools for Basic Needs
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Factory-Reconditioned Bosch 93618HDCRF-RT 18 Volt Brute Tough Combo Kit with Bonus Jigsaw and Carrying BagFactory-Reconditioned Bosch 93618HDCRF-RT 18 Volt Brute Tough Combo Kit with Bonus Jigsaw and Carrying Bag
Read the reviews and then buy the reconditioned version. Best cordless multi-toolset.
Bosch 4000-07 15 amp 10-inch Worksite Table Saw with Folding StandBosch 4000-07 15 amp 10-inch Worksite Table Saw with Folding Stand
Buy new: $549.99
If you need portability or simply value your shop space, this is the one to get.
Bosch 32609 9.6-Volt Ni-Cad 3/8-Inch Cordless Drill/Driver KitBosch 32609 9.6-Volt Ni-Cad 3/8-Inch Cordless Drill/Driver Kit
This is the one to keep charged at all times to help around the house...
Bosch CC2130 Clic-Change 27-Piece Drilling and Driving Set with Clic-Change ChuckBosch CC2130 Clic-Change 27-Piece Drilling and Driving Set with Clic-Change Chuck
Buy new: $31.60
Bosch 1617EVS 2-1/4 HP Variable-Speed RouterBosch 1617EVS 2-1/4 HP Variable-Speed Router
Buy new: $171.00
OK, so this is a Bosch-heavy list. There is a reason...
DELTA 36-255L 12-Inch TwinLaser Miter SawDELTA 36-255L 12-Inch TwinLaser Miter Saw
DELTA DP200 Shopmaster 10-Inch Drill PressDELTA DP200 Shopmaster 10-Inch Drill Press
Bosch 1619EVS 15 Amp 3-1/4-Horsepower Variable Speed Plunge Base Router with 1/4-Inch and 1/2-Inch ColletsBosch 1619EVS 15 Amp 3-1/4-Horsepower Variable Speed Plunge Base Router with 1/4-Inch and 1/2-Inch Collets
Buy new: $369.99
This one goes under the table and allows you to make cabinets...
Bosch 1295DVSK 2.2 Amp 5-Inch Palm Grip Variable Speed Random Orbit Palm Sander with Dust CanisterBosch 1295DVSK 2.2 Amp 5-Inch Palm Grip Variable Speed Random Orbit Palm Sander with Dust Canister
Buy new: $99.99
Starrett C33H-12-4R 12-Inch Combination Square with Square Head OnlyStarrett C33H-12-4R 12-Inch Combination Square with Square Head Only
Buy new: $85.97
Starrett 505A-12 ProSite 12-Inch Dial ProtractorStarrett 505A-12 ProSite 12-Inch Dial Protractor
Buy new: $49.77
Stabila 37816 48-Inch and 16-Inch Aluminum Box Beam Level SetStabila 37816 48-Inch and 16-Inch Aluminum Box Beam Level Set
Buy new: $97.26
Incra PROTRAC06 6-Inch Precision Marking ProtractorIncra PROTRAC06 6-Inch Precision Marking Protractor
Buy new: $19.95
INCRA TDPROTSET12 Pro T-Rule Set 12-InchINCRA TDPROTSET12 Pro T-Rule Set 12-Inch
Buy new: $74.95
Freud 91-100 13-Piece Super Router Bit Set with 1/2-Inch Shank and Freud's TiCo Hi-Density CarbideFreud 91-100 13-Piece Super Router Bit Set with 1/2-Inch Shank and Freud's TiCo Hi-Density Carbide
Buy new: $195.99
Stanley 51-942 16-Ounce AntiVibe Rip Claw HammerStanley 51-942 16-Ounce AntiVibe Rip Claw Hammer
Buy new: $21.84
If I had a hammer, I would not have paid a lot for it...
Bucket Boss 01056 Bucket Boss 56-Pocket Bucket Tool OrganizerBucket Boss 01056 Bucket Boss 56-Pocket Bucket Tool Organizer
Buy new: $12.95
Calculated Industries 8525 ProjectCalc Plus CalculatorCalculated Industries 8525 ProjectCalc Plus Calculator
I minored in Math, but this still helps...
Stanley 68-010 10-Inch Multi-bit ScrewdriverStanley 68-010 10-Inch Multi-bit Screwdriver
Buy new: $14.71 / Used from: $5.99
Sometimes you just can't use the drill...
Bosch TI118 18-Piece Titanium Twist Drill Bit Assortment with Plastic CaseBosch TI118 18-Piece Titanium Twist Drill Bit Assortment with Plastic Case
Buy new: $29.80
Stanley 33-430 Powerlock 30-Foot-by-1-Inch Measuring TapeStanley 33-430 Powerlock 30-Foot-by-1-Inch Measuring Tape
Buy new: $14.94
Also get the 10' - 1/4" one