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My favorite tools
By an Amazon.com customer
DEWALT DW744S 15 Amp 10-Inch Benchtop Table Saw with Folding StandDEWALT DW744S 15 Amp 10-Inch Benchtop Table Saw with Folding Stand
One of the best tool purchases I've made. Moves around easily, gets the job done. Its portable and tough for all my home remodeling projects. Different blades enable me to cut whatever I need, lattice, moulding, treated and untreated lumber.
Shop-Vac 962-16-00 16-Gallon Wet/Dry VacuumShop-Vac 962-16-00 16-Gallon Wet/Dry Vacuum
Buy new: $109.99
Can't be w/out a shop vac when dealing with sawdust, and drywall dust. We've got the 1.5 gal and this huge 16 gal. for the big projects. I thought the dust would never end when we were remodeling but you can't even tell we made such a mess since we had the shop vac to suction it all up.
Bosch 1031VSR 7.5 Amp 3/8-Inch DrillBosch 1031VSR 7.5 Amp 3/8-Inch Drill
Buy new: $79.00
We burned through two other brand new name brands in 10 minutes drilling deep holes through treated lumber ties (for retaining walls). And then we splurged on the Bosch and it's still performing.
Bosch RS20 13-amp Reciprocating SawBosch RS20 13-amp Reciprocating Saw
Buy new: $141.99
We bought a small cordless set w/ a recip, circular and a drill. The only part we still use is the drill. We needed more power. For the real work, get a corded heavy duty sawzall. The destruction is the fun part and its even better w/ the right tools.
Bosch 1590EVSK 6.4 Amp Top Handle JigsawBosch 1590EVSK 6.4 Amp Top Handle Jigsaw
Buy new: $139.49 / Used from: $127.99
You never know when you will need one, and Bosch tools never fail me.
Shop-Vac 971-02-00 1-1/2-Gallon 2 HP Wet/Dry VacuumShop-Vac 971-02-00 1-1/2-Gallon 2 HP Wet/Dry Vacuum
Instead of lugging the big 16 gal. around for small jobs, we've also got this little guy who tackles the smaller projects.
Zibra ZPCOPEN-OR Open It Universal Package OpenerZibra ZPCOPEN-OR Open It Universal Package Opener
Buy new: $10.18
I love this open it. I hate those awful plastic packages that everything seems to come in these days (clamshells). They are awful to cut off and I cut my myself quite often. This tool saves my hands, my fingernails (the razor blade tool cuts off packing tape w/ ease) and my sanity during birthdays and holidays.
Dyson DC07 Cyclone Animal Upright Vacuum, PurpleDyson DC07 Cyclone Animal Upright Vacuum, Purple
Buy used from: $175.00
Love my Dyson Animal. I have two cats and a dog and the animal hair is almost unmanageable w/out the Dyson. It really gets rid of the hair and the things they track in. I don't know how I ever had a clean house and pets w/ out it!
Dyson Soft Dusting BrushDyson Soft Dusting Brush
Buy new: $29.99
Dusts those electronic components and books w/ ease. Nice and soft, won't scratch but still collects the fuzz and dust.
Dyson Mini Turbine ToolDyson Mini Turbine Tool
Buy new: $69.99 / Used from: $49.99
Picks up hair off upholstery easily!
Black & Decker CHV1400 14.4-Volt Cyclonic DustBusterBlack & Decker CHV1400 14.4-Volt Cyclonic DustBuster
Buy used from: $25.00
Another item I don't know how I managed w/out. Keep it charged nearby for quick pick ups.