Dewalt has introduced a new Tool Connect CHIP, model DCE042, which will allow compatible tools to be integrated into their wireless app and hardware-based tracking system.

The Chip acts like a Bluetooth beacon that can be used for tool tracking and management.

Dewalt says:

The TOOL CONNECT System is designed to seamlessly track, assign and manage jobsite inventory to optimize productivity, saving time and budget.

Tool Connect Site Manager software is available for mobile devices, and there is also a web-based interface.

Tool Connect isn’t a new development, but the Chip is. It’s essentially an add-on that can installed to compatible tools.

At this time, Dewalt says that there are plans to introduce more Tool Connect Chip-ready tools, with 15 additional power tool expected to launch within the next year.

Here is a list of current Tool Connect Chip-ready tools:

• ATOMIC Compact Series 20V MAX* Brushless Cordless 1-3/4-In. Bandsaw (DCS377)
• 20V Max Brushless Hammer Drill with FLEXVOLT ADVANTAGE Technology (DCD999)
• 20V Max Brushless 4-1/2-In.-5-In. Cordless Grinder with FLEXVOLT ADVANTAGE Technology (DCG416)
• 20V Max Brushless Reciprocating Saw with FLEXVOLT ADVANTAGE Technology (DCS386)
• 20V Max Brushless 7-1/4-In. Circular Saw with FLEXVOLT ADVANTAGE Technology (DCS573)
• Select units within the ToughSystem® 2.0 Storage System

Basically, it works with the 20V Max Atomic series bandsaw, all four 20V Max FlexVolt Advantage tools, and select ToughSystem 2.0 storage products.

15 more tools will be Chip-ready.

The Tool Connect Chip works similarly to the Tool Connect Tag (DCE041), which Dewalt says already works with 31 Tag-ready tools. Several additional Tag-ready tools are also in development.

Whereas the Tag can be installed to anything, regardless of brand, make, or model, and using industrial double-sided tape, glue, screws, or even zip ties, the Chip inserts into a special pocket that’s integrated into compatible tools and secured using two screws.

The Chip has a user-replaceable battery.

Price: $15

Buy Now via Zoro
Buy Now via Home Depot

At this time, Zoro has the Tool Connect Chip for $13. Home Depot looks to have it for the same price, but have not yet updated their images.

Compare: Tag 4-pack via Amazon
Compare: Tag 25-pack via Amazon

Discussion

Tool tracking seems to be increasing in popularity, and it will no doubt increase in popularity.

One limitation with  this type of product is in the scope of the network. Each Tool Connect product has a Bluetooth beacon, and app-equipped smartphone devices will pick it up and transmit its location data. This means that the app is an integral part of the system, not just for its active use but for its passive functionality as well. The more devices the app is installed to, the broader the network.

At $15 MSRP, the Chip seems to be reasonably affordable, and that will help to lower the barrier of entry. Plus it installs neatly within a tool itself. While the Tool Tag is not bulky, there’s no streamlined way to install it to many existing products, only larger larger equipment such as tool boxes, ladders, and larger power tools.

It will be interesting to see what types of products will be Chip-ready, and which won’t be. Dewalt’s FlexVolt Advantage tools, for instance, are Chip-ready. Their new 360°x3 green laser level is not, but it is Tool Connect Tag-ready.

Dewalt isn’t the only cordless power tool brand with a tool tracking and inventory management system.

Bosch has a Bluehound tool tracking system, a fee-based subscription service.

A couple of select Bosch tools have Connected-Ready sockets, such as the 18V FREAK, and they seem to work with a module that’s available on Amazon for $19.

Milwaukee has the One-Key Tick tracker, and a growing number of tools with One-Key built in.

According to Milwaukee, their One-Key system is the tool industry’s largest tracking network.

There’s also of course Apple’s new AirTag, but so far it looks to be a consumer product with unexplored tool industry potential.

Apple AirTag Works Like Milwaukee’s One-Key Tool Tracker

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Earlier this week, I republished my post on Gearwrench’s Double-X pliers. Those pliers are must-have tools, in my opinion, and they’re currently on sale.

Amazon has them labeled as a deal, but I could not find the source page. Usually with deals like that, there’s a category page (a node in Amazon parlance), but no matter how hard I looked, I couldn’t find it!

When you look at Amazon’s tool department deals page, there’s a whole lot of useless nothing, at least from my opinion. Where are the brand-name tool deals they used to have? The deals that I would take advantage of as a customer and the ones worth sharing on ToolGuyd?

I started searching for more details on what Amazon Prime Day 2021 could hold, and then I hit the mother lode!! Here are some tool deals I’d actually buy!!

There are 22 deals here in total, and I’ll be checking back to see if there are any more.

GEARWRENCH 8″ Pitbull Dual Material Universal Cutting Pliers

This Gearwrench Pitbull 2-in-1 “universal” pliers would have replaced the two tools I used for cutting, twisting, and bending stainless steel wire the other day, and the price seems right.

I couldn’t fight the urge and bought one on the spot. I’d buy more, but they’re running low and I want to save some for you guys.

Deal Price: $16.42

Buy Now via Amazon

GEARWRENCH 4pc Pitbull Dual Material Mixed Plier Set

If you want a set of general purpose pliers, this Gearwrench set seems to be a good buy for what you get. I’ve been working with the Gearwrench Pitbull pliers lineup and have been pleased with what I’m seeing.

Personally, I like to buy pliers individually, but sometimes a set can be very cost-effective.

Deal Price: $51.51

Buy Now via Amazon

MORE GEARWRENCH Tool Deals

There are quite a few more Gearwrench tool deals – here are the listings:

Save on Gearwrench Pliers, Screwdrivers, Picks, More

Save on Gearwrench Ratchets & Wrenches

Vessel Megadora 6pc Screwdriver Set

Vessel makes good products, and their Megadora screwdriver line seems to be well-regarded. I’ve used and like some of their other tools.

These have a “JawsFit” engagement that they say bites into screw heads. It looks to have serrations, not unlike other brands’ anti-camout grooves.

This seems like an interesting set, and could be worth it if you’re looking for something a bit more premium and different to try out.

Deal Price: 56.57

Buy Now via Amazon

If you want to spend a little more, check out the 8pc set for $66.24. It looks to come with the same 6 screwdrivers and adds in 2 stubbies and an EVA foam tray.

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The Vessel “Wood-Compo” screwdriver set, with supposedly non-slip handles, is also on sale.

Price: $48.79

Buy Now via Amazon

Note: Vessel usually says that their cross-point tools fit both JIS and Phillips fasteners.

Halder 20oz Dead Blow Hammer

I like this style of dead blow. This one has a 20 oz head and with replaceable nylon faces 1.18″ in diameter.

I’d buy this in a heartbeat if I didn’t already have a similar hammer or two.

Note: The product image might be a “product family” image, rather than of the exact model you get with this deal. Pay closer attention to the specs.

Price: $35.44

Buy Now via Amazon

Save on SATA Tools

SATA, an Apex Tool Group brand has quite a few deals as well, with discounts of “up to 25% off.”

Some of the deals caught my attention, such as a set of SAE and metric wrench racks for less than $11. That seems to be a good buy.

Other deals caught my attention because they look to be SATA-branded versions of highly recommended Gearwrench tools, such as this ratcheting tap and die handle set. I’ve owned this set (under GW branding) for quite a while now, and while I don’t use it with every thread-cutting application, it’s an appreciated part of my kit.

There are also many value-priced tools on sale, such as an 18 oz dead blow hammer on sale for $14.22.

Buy Now via Amazon

Wiha 13pc Insulated Screwdriver Set

Snag this Wiha 13pc Phillips and slotted insulated screwdriver set.

Phillips sizes range from PH #0 thru PH #2, and slotted sizes range from 2 to 10mm.

This set is a little more than I need, but I love this handle shape and size. I’ve owned Wiha soft finish-handled screwdrivers like this for nearly 13 years now, and I’ve bought more along the way.

What’s interesting is that this 13pc insulated screwdriver set is only a few dollars more than their 12pc standard screwdriver set.

Deal Price: $77.53

Buy Now via Amazon

Tekton 4pc Mini Screwdriver Set

This one’s not really a deal, but take a look at these teeny tiny super-stubby Tekton mini screwdriver set!

Price: $7.95

Buy Now via Amazon

Klein 25′ Tape Measure

This Klein 25′ tape measure has a 13ft standout and “uncluttered” easy-read blade.

Deal Price: $19.99

Buy Now via Amazon

Klein & Knipex Side Cutting Pliers

Save on Klein and Knipex side-cutting pliers. The prices seem lower than at competing retailers. If you’re been eyeballing any of these models, maybe now’s a good time to snag one.

Buy Now via Amazon

Knipex Cobra Pliers 3pc Set with Pouch

The price on this Knipex Cobra 3pc adjustable pliers set has been changing, but one that that remains true is how great these pliers are.

The current price at all other dealers seems to be $114.

This set comes with 5″, 10″, and 12″ Knipex Cobra pliers, plus a tool pouch.

Deal Price: $107.54

Buy Now via Amazon

BUT, if you don’t care about the pouch, you can buy the pliers separately for around the same pirce, or just the sizes you need/want.

• Knipex 5″ Cobra Pliers: $26.67
• Knipex 10″ Cobra Pliers: $29.98
• Knipex 12″ Cobra Pliers: $49-52

Skil 20V Max Cordless Drill and Impact Driver Kits

These are good prices on name-brand 20V Max cordless drill kits, even entry-level models.

Deal Price: $60

Buy Now via Amazon

Streamlight Bandit Pro Rechargeable LED Headlamp

I don’t know a lot about this Streamlight headlamp, but it seems to be a good price. I’ll check this out in greater detail tomorrow – it seems like a neat design at least.

Deal Price: $26.13

Buy Now via Amazon

Beyond by Black + Decker Tape Measure 2-Pack

Black * & Decker’s Beyond tape measure 2-pack is priced at just over $12. What’s compelling here is that you ger 12′ and 16′ tapes, and not the usual 16′ and 25′ combination.

Deal Price: $12.28

Buy Now via Amazon

Save on Klein Tools

Save on some Klein tools and sets.

Buy Now via Amazon

Streamlight Stylus Pro USB-Rechargeable Flashlight

I like Streamlight flashlights, I like the Streamlight Stylus Pro, and I have started liking rechargeable LED flashlights.

I’d probably like this one too, and user reviews seem to be quite good.

The regular Stylus Pro USB is a few cents less expensive, but this model looks to be a good buy if you prefer blue over black.

Deal Price: $49.10

Buy Now via Amazon

Wiss Shop Shears

These Wiss 10″ “shop shears” have a serrated lower blade, a notch for cutting rope and twine, a safety point, and ajustable pivot tension. And, they’re made from 420 stainless steel for corrosion resistance.

I’ve never seen this tool before, but now I’m paying attention now.

Deal Price: $11.58

Buy Now via Amazon

Rockwell Sonicrafter Oscillating Multi-Tool

Save on this Rockwell Sonicrafter oscillating multi-tool. It has a tool-free blade change and comes with a couple of starter cutting blades and sanding accessories.

Deal Price: $74.83

Buy Now via Amazon

Save on Crescent Tools

There are a whole lot of Crescent, Lufkin, Wiss, and other Crescent brands’ tools on sale right now.

Buy Now via Amazon

More Skil Cordless Power Tool Deals

Here are additional Skil cordless deals.

$80 for a brushless drill kit?!

Buy Now via Amazon

Halder Rubber Mallet

This seems like a good deal for a Halder mallet. The blue face is soft rubber, the grey face is a medium-hard rubber.

NOTE: This is a 12 oz hammer with 30mm (1.18″) diameter faces – it’s a relatively SMALL hammer. Don’t look at the product image – it’s wrong. Other retailers have this hammer for $31, and so you’re saving around $5 and change with this deal.

Deal Price: $25.84

Buy Now via Amazon

Irwin Vise-Grip End Nippers

The Irwin 8″ end-cutting nippers are on sale for an even $20. Is this a good deal?

Deal Price: $20.00

Buy Now via Amazon

Sperry Voltage Tester

I haven’t tried Sperry voltage testers or their other electrical testing tools before, but this one looks to be a few dollars less than normal. Good deal, or do you prefer a different brand for something like this?

Deal Price: $10.21

Buy Now via Amazon

Are You Buying Anything?

I couldn’t pass up some of these deals, and purchased the Gearwrench Pitbull pliers,Vessel Megadora screwdriver set (8pc with foam tray, not the actual deal set), and I’m leaning towards buying one or both of the small-sized Halder hammers. (I bought some of their tools a few months ago and so far have been pleased with the brand.)

I might buy some of the SATA tools as well. I’ve been using a new Husky dead blow on some rough materials and it’s showing signs of abuse despite only being a few weeks old. I’m thinking maybe the 37oz dead blow for $20.03.

Harbor Freight has promised that more Hercules brushless power tools would be launching in 2021, and they’re making good on it. They’ve just introduced a new Hercules 20V  brushless 7-1/4″ circular saw, model 57612.

Harbor Freight’s Hercules 20V lineup now includes 4 brushless power tools:

• Hercules Cordless Oscillating Multi-Tool
• Hercules Cordless Angle Grinder
• Hercules Reciprocating Saw
• Hercules Circular Saw

The new circular saw’s specs seem on-par with other popular options on the market today.

Key Features & Specs

• 7-1/4″ blade size
• 5000 RPM
• 0-50° bevel range
• 2-1/2″ max depth of cut
• 1-7/8″ max cut at 45°
• Weighs 7.4 lbs
• Magnesiu, blade guard
• Attachable dust port
• Built-in rafter hook
• LED cutline visibility
• Motor maintains constant power under load
• Aluminum footplate

The brushless saw is priced just $10 more than Harbor Freight’s Hercules 20V (Max) 6-1/2″ cordless circular saw.

Price: $100

Buy now via Harbor Freight

Harbor Freight has an in-store bundle deal promo, where you save $25 when you buy any Hercules cordless power tool, battery, and charger. I don’t know why they can’t also offer this online.

Discussion

I find it interesting to think that, at least spec-wise, this tool would have bested all other 18V and 20V Max-class circular saws on the market just a few years ago.

Brushless tech has gotten far less expensive, with some brands launching entry-level-performing tools with brushless motors, although it doesn’t look like Harbor Freight is doing that here.

It’s good to see Harbor Freight pushing forward with a steady pace of new Hercules cordless power tool launches.

Still, it remains to be seen how well these tools fare against price-competitive brands.

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Dewalt has come out with 2 new Xtreme Subcompact 12V Max cordless impact wrenches that are aimed at automotive maintenance and repair applications. The new Dewalt Xtreme impact wrenches will be available in 3/8″ (DCF903) and 1/2″ (DCF901) sizes.

Update 6/8/21: The 3/8″ bare tool impact and 1/2″ bare tool impact are available at Lowe’s with free shipping. The kits are not yet available.

There are two big takeaways about these new tools. First, they are compact and light. A side profile of the new Dewalt Xtreme impact wrenches shows that they were going for a stubby-like geometry to enable the wrenches to fit into tighter spaces.

Second, these wrenches are not light in power. Dewalt says that they can deliver up to 250 ft-lbs of max tightening torque, and up to 400 ft-lbs of max breakaway torque. That’s 3,000 and 4,800 in-lbs, respectively.

This bests the 250 ft-lbs of breakaway torque for Milwaukee’s M12 Fuel stubby impact wrenches, as well as the recent Ridgid 18V Subcompact impact wrench which delivers 200 ft-lbs of max fastening torque and 225 ft-lbs of max breakaway torque.

Makita’s 18V Subcompact cordless 1/2″ impact wrench delivers 155 ft-lbs max fastening torque and 245 ft-lbs of max nut-busting torque.

So, on paper, Dewalt’s Xtreme 12V Max brushless impact wrenches match up to a popular Milwaukee M12 model and best Ridgid and Makita 18V models – and not by small margins.

Dewalt says that their new cordless impact wrenches were designed to tackle a variety of automotive maintenance applications, such as brake repair, engine bay work, suspension work, and other such tasks.

The tools have the power to loosen stubborn fasteners, but the smaller size and lighter weight to make them easy to maneuver and comfortable to use.

Both new impact wrenches feature a hog rung anvil for easy socket changes, and a glass-filled nylon housing that resists the effects of common automotive chemicals and solvents.

The new Dewalt Xtreme impact wrenches will be available in kit format, bundled with one 3.0Ah battery and one 5.0Ah battery, with both featuring oil-resistant housings.

These oil-resistant 12V Max batteries, similar to the FlexVolt batteries that ship with Dewalt’s cordless pipe threader, are designed for use in an automotive shop and similar environments.

An optional protective boot accessory is available separately .

Features & Specifications

• 3/8″ (DCF903) or 1/2″ (DCF901) anvil
• Hog ring socket retention
• Brushless motor
• 250 ft-lbs max fastening torque
• 400 ft-lbs max reverse torque
• 0-2850 RPM
• 0-3250 IPM
• 5.2″ length
• Weighs 2 lbs (tool only)
• LED worklights
• Oil and solvent-resistant construction
• Kitted with oil-resistant batteries
• Belt hook is included
• Optional protective boot (available separately)

The kits come with (1) oil-resistant 3.0Ah battery (DCB124G), (1) oil-resistant 5.0Ah battery (DCB126G), a charger (DCB112), and a kit bag.

Pricing

• Dewalt Xtreme 3/8″ Impact Wrench
  • Bare Tool (DCF903B): $149
  • Kit (DCF903GJ1G1): $349
• Dewalt Xtreme 1/2″ Impact Wrench
  • Bare Tool (DCF901B): $149
  • Kit (DCF901GJ1G1): $349
• Protective Boot (PB901-03-11-13B): $20

Availability

Bare Tools: Launched Early 2021
Kits ETA: TBA

Buy Now: 1/2″ Bare Tool via Lowe’s
Buy Now: 3/8″ Bare Tool via Lowe’s

Discussion

I said that the new Dewalt 12V Max 5.0Ah battery size suggested that more Xtreme Subcompact tools were on the way, and it looks like I was right!

On paper, the new Xtreme impact wrenches have impressive specs, especially for their compact size and weight.

Overall, this looks to be a very strong and compelling expansion of the Dewalt Xtreme cordless power tool lineup. It’s interesting that this kit was specifically designed and kitted for automotive maintenance work and related tasks, and I wonder – are more on the way?

Dewalt is proving they are committed to expanding their line of Xtreme Subcompact 12V Max cordless power tools, something that should please long-time users and fans.

Read More: 

New Dewalt 12V 5Ah Battery Signals that More Cordless Power Tools are Coming Soon

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Metabo HPT is refreshing the branding and messaging behind their MultiVolt cordless power tool system, focusing on the flexibility their tech provides.

The MultiVolt battery can power any of Metabo HPT’s 18V tools, as well as any of their 36V tools.

If you want go lighter, such as with the more compact 18V tools, you can pair such tools with compact 18V battery options.

If you need to go longer, there are higher capacity MultiVolt batteries to choose from.

And if you want to go all day, Metabo HPT is the only brand to offer an AC adapter that works with ALL of their 36V cordless power tools.

Note: I’ll be putting a lot of time in with a couple of Metabo HPT 18V and MultiVolt tools as part of a sponsorship with the brand. If you have any questions or requests, please let me know!

The MultiVolt cordless power tool system has grown quite a bit, and is still growing. If you recall, the brand recently launched a new cordless full-size brushless router.

The “MultiVolt Advantage” is easy to navigate.

Battery Options for 18V Tools

• 1.5Ah
• 3.0Ah – I really like this size battery for compact drills and impact drivers!

Battery Options for 18V or 36V Tools

• 2.5Ah/5.0Ah MultiVolt
• 4.0Ah/8.0Ah MultiVolt

Capacity is in 36V/18V format. For instance, first battery delivers 5.0Ah charge capacity when paired with an 18V cordless power tool, or 2.5Ah when paired with a 36V tool. The energy capacity, or 90 watt-hours is the same in any configuration.

AC Power Option for 36V Tools

• MultiVolt 36V AC adapter

My Take on it

I think that the 5.0Ah battery is the “sweet spot.” It works with all of the MultiVolt 18V and 36V tools and is a great place to start. If you need a lighter solution, go with an 18V tool and compact battery. If you need longer runtime, go with the higher capacity MultiVolt battery. And then you have the AC adapter if you need or want it for 36V tools.

For some tools, you can go 18V or 36V, such as with similar impact drivers in both systems. Do you think you’ll want to use it with a compact battery? Go with the 18V option. Do you think you might want to use the AC adapter? Go with the 36V version.

Retail Availability

The MultiVolt system is available at Lowe’s stores nationwide, as well as Menard’s, Amazon, and select independent dealers.

More specialty tools are also available online, such as:

• Rebar cutter/bender
• Cordless plunge router
• Metal connector nailer
• Duplex nailer
• 10″ cordless table saw

Many of these tools are not available from any other brand, such as the full 10″ sized table saw.

Quite a few of you have been asking for a cordless metal connector nailer. Well, here you go!

FREE Swag Offer!

Metabo HPT has revamped their cordless power tool displays at local stores and is offering a great incentive for you to check it out:

Step 1: Visit your local Lowe’s, Menard’s, or other Metabo HPT tool dealer.

Step 2: Take a selfie photo of yourself in front of their setup.

Step 3: Follow their posting instructions (full entry details are included in the social post embedded below).

Step 4: Enjoy your super soft Metabo HPT t-shirt.

The offer ends 6/20/21 unless supplies run out sooner.

“But I’m not on social media!” You can also participate via email! Check out the promo page for full details.

Metabo HPT Promo Details

Social media rules:

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But I don’t want to take a selfie!

This past weekend, I visited my parents for the first time in about a year and a half, and we caught them by surprise. Do you know what my father was wearing? A super-soft Metabo HPT t-shirt that I gave him a while back. It’s super-comfy, and I gave it to him because he tends to really like swag.

The Metabo HPT cordless power tools are definitely worth checking out, and a free super-comfy t-shirt is worth taking a selfie during your next visit to the store.

But in case you can’t make it to the your nearest Metabo HPT-stocking store, or maybe you’re not a fan of social media or selfies, how about this:

We asked Metabo HPT to set aside 5 t-shirts for a ToolGuyd reader giveaway.

Take another look at this Metabo HPT MultiVolt 18V and 36V family photo. Are there any tools you’d like to learn more about?

Maybe one of their cordless nailers, of which there are several industry-first’s? The sub-compact tools?

Are there any Metabo HPT tools you use and love? For me, it’s got to be the 18V triple hammer impact driver. I love using that tool more than any other brands’ impact, so much so that I bought and gave away a kit so that I could keep my review sample as a personal tool. It’s smooth, powerful, compact, and battery runtime is amazing.

Leave a comment before and fill out the entry form for a chance at one of 5 t-shirts. If you want a guaranteed t-shirt, be sure to check out Metabo HPT’s official giveaway. Metabo HPT’s giveaway ends 6/20/21 unless supplies run out sooner. Our entry period will end at 11:59pm ET 6/14/21.

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If you’re looking to start building a tool kit, expand an existing kit, or restock some staples, The Home Depot has a ton of compelling tool deals for Father’s Day 2021.

They also have quite a few gift ideas, but a deal’s a deal, whether you’re shopping for yourself or the father figures in your life.

I’ll add to this list as I discover new tool deals, and would appreciate a heads-up on any great Home Depot tool deals you might come across.

The following link is to Home Depot’s massive “savings center” where you can browse through all of the current tool deals, discounts, and special buys.

See Home Depot Special Buys

Note: Home Depot is currently a ToolGuyd sponsor.

Table of Contents

Husky 230pc Mechanics Tool Set
Husky Combination Wrench Sets
Flashlight and Worklight Deals
Dewalt Atomic Laser Measurer
Milwaukee FastBack Knife 2-Pack
Husky 1/2″ Torque Wrench
Milwaukee M12 Impact Driver Kit
Ryobi Days Tool Deals
Milwaukee M12 Inflator Kit
Husky Ratcheting Tie Downs
Makita 18V 8pc Combo Kit
Ridgid 10″ Table Saw
Cordless Outdoor Power Tools

Additional Tool Deals

Husky Ratchet Accessory Set

Husky 230pc Mechanics Tool Set

Husky has a deal on this 230pc mechanics tool set for $99. These all-in-one starter sets are a popular buy, providing a selection of ratchets, drive accessories, sockets, combination wrenches, hex keys, and accessories.

All of the tools – 3 ratchets, 131 sockets, 10 wrenches, and 86 accessories, are packaged in a convenient tool case.

These sets always tend to sell out fast, so if it’s on your shopping list, don’t delay.

Price: $99

Buy Now via Home Depot

As shown on the signage, Husky has a LIFETIME WARRANTY on all hand tools, with a hassle-free no-questions-asked and no-receipt-needed process.

Read More: Husky Tools’ the Forever Guarantee

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Husky 10pc Combination Wrench Sets

I’m a “build a tool kit from smaller sets” kind of person, and so I’m happy to see that Home Depot also has Husky 10pc combination wrench sets on sale for $20 each.

SAE sizes: 1/4″, 5/16″, 3/8″, 7/16″, 1/2″, 9/16″, 5/8″, 11/16″, 3/4″, 7/8″

Metric sizes: 8mm, 10mm, 11mm, 12mm, 13mm, 14mm, 15mm, 16mm, 17mm, 19mm

Price: $20

Buy Now: SAE via Home Depot
Buy Now: Metric via Home Depot

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Flashlight and Worklight Deals

I know there are plenty who might disagree with me, but I always like giving flashlights as gifts. Too many people have come to rely on their $1000+ smartphones as flashlights in situations where a standalone flashlight would work a lot better.

Even if you’re set with gift shopping, maybe you need an upgrade?

Milwaukee Rover Magnetic Floodlight

The Milwaukee Rover magnetic flood light delivers 300 lumens of uniform illumination. It has a pocketable size, strong magnets, and is one of the toughest compact lights I have ever used.

At $20, this is a solid deal that I heartily recommend.

Price: $20

Buy Now via Home Depot

Tip: I’ve grown fed up with alkaline batteries leaking in everything. This light is designed around 1.5V cells and you lose a brightness level if you use 1.2V rechargeables. The Rover comes with 2xAA batteries, and once you wear those down, consider replacing them with Energizer AA lithium cells.

Husky LED Headlamp

I passed along a Husky LED headlamp to my wife’s uncle, and he uses it all the time and still thanks me for. This is a new model, and if it’s anything like its predecessor, it’ll be sure to please.

This headlamp was designed to be the best in class, with performance designed to exceed other major selling headlamps.

It features an IPX8 waterproof rating, bright spot emitter, diffuse side emitters, and what look to be medium-distance secondary emitters next to the center spotlight.

Husky says that the Broad Range Headlamp will not disappoint, and I’m inclined to believe it.

Price: $18

Buy Now via Home Depot

Tip: 3xAAA batteries are included, and once they’re depleted, consider Energizer AAA lithium cells.

Milwaukee LED Flashlight (3xAAA)

If you want a more traditionally-styled flashlight, this Milwaukee 3xAAA light has an aluminum body, 325 lumen max brightness, high and low modes, IP67 dust and waterproof construction 4 meters (~12 feet) of impact resistance, and tailcap switch with on/off and momentary activation modes.

You can also slide the head for beam adjustment, focusing the light for a spotlight beam shape or spreading it for a floodlight.

Price: $30

Buy Now via Home Depot

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Dewalt Atomic Laser Distance Measurer

Everyone can benefit from having a laser distance measurer at their disposal. The Dewalt Atomic is a compact laser measurer with built-in rechargeable battery and unbeatable price.

I found it for $20 in-store; check back soon to see if the deal pricing is applied online as well.

Price: $20 (in-store)

Buy Now via Home Depot

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Milwaukee FastBack Utility Knife 2-Pack

I wondered if I should mention Milwaukee’s FastBack utility knife 2-pack deal once more, but the display at my local Home Depot has already been picked clean.

If you want to save yourself a trip to the store, Home Depot is offering this price along with FREE SHIPPING.

Price: $15

Buy Now via Home Depot

AND, it’s also part of a “buy 4 or more, get 25% off” promo:

HOT Milwaukee Hand Tool Deals at Home Depot

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Husky 1/2″ Torque Wrench

Stop thinking “I should really use a torque wrench but…” and just buy one!

Husky tipped me off that their 1/2″ torque wrench is on sale for $50. It operates in the 50 – 250 ft-lbs range.

Price: $50

Buy Now via Home Depot

If you want a 3/8″ torque wrench instead, it’s available at the same $50 deal price. The 3/8″ torque wrench operates in the 20 – 100 ft-lbs range.

Buy Now via Home Depot

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Milwaukee M12 Impact Driver Kit

This Milwaukee M12 FUEL brushless impact driver kit is a returning special buy at $99. It delivers 1300 in-lbs of max torque, which is incredible given its compact size. The kit comes with a charger, 2.0Ah battery, and carrying case.

Price: $99

Buy Now via Home Depot

See Also: Milwaukee M18 Compact Brushless Kit

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Ryobi Days 2021 Tool Deals

Now’s one of the best times to start or expand a Ryobi 18V cordless power tool set, with plenty of deals on combo kits, bare tools, and special buy bundles.

The highlighted deal, in my opinion, is their “buy a starter kit, get a free tool” promo.

You see, there’s usually a 4.0Ah battery 2-pack deal, priced at $99. Here, you get 2x 4Ah batteries, a charger, AND a free bonus tool.

There are a lot of different cordless power tool and accessories options you could choose from, including a jig saw, cordless fan, blower, angle grinder, 10″ orbital buffer, and more.

Shop Ryobi Deals via Home Depot

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Milwaukee M12 Inflator Kit

This Milwaukee M12 cordless inflator special buy is a particularly good deal and a great gift idea as well. Stop topping off your tires at the gas station where you need to guess the pressure level.

You can use this for seasonal tire pressure adjustments, and it’s compact enough to be taken on road trips, just in case.

Price: $99

Buy Now via Home Depot

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Husky Ratcheting Tie Down 4-Pack

I wouldn’t think anybody would find tie-down deals exciting, but Husky’s tie-downs bundles always seem to be very popular at my local stores. On the other hand, these are a much better value than the tie-downs I used to buy.

Less than $10 for a 4-pack of 500-lb straps seems to be a very good buy.

Price: $9

Buy Now via Home Depot

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Makita 18V 8pc Cordless Combo Kit

This Makita 18V 8pc cordless power tool combo kit, XT801X1, is a returning special buy.

Here’s what you get:

• Drill/driver (XFD10Z)
• Impact driver (XDT11Z)
• Circular saw (6-1/2″, XSS02Z)
• Compact reciprocating saw (XRJ01Z)
• 5″ random orbit sander (XOB01Z)
• 3/8″ sub-compact impact wrench (XWT12ZB)
• Blower (DUB182Z)
• LED flashlight (DML815)
• Rapid charger
• 2x 3.0Ah batteries
• Tool bag

This is a “special buy” configuration, but it’s hard to beat the value.

Price: $399

Buy Now via Home Depot

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Ridgid Portable 10″ Table Saw

Ridgid has deal pricing on the R4518NS compact 10″ portable table saw.

I’m not familiar with this model, but it looks to be a good buy, especially with many other brands’ saws around the same price range now featuring smaller 8-1/4″ blade sizes.

Price: $279

Buy Now via Home Depot

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Cordless Outdoor Power Tools

Home Depot has a huge cordless outdoor power equipment showing this year, with tons of options and deals.

See Cordless Outdoor Tool Deals

Home Depot’s Milwaukee Tool “Buy More Save More” promo is also worth a look.

Milwaukee Buy More Save More Deal

While not discounted, Home Depot also has the new Dewalt FlexVolt attachment-capable power handle and string trimmer kit available for in-store pickup or ship-to-home.

About half of the cordless outdoor power tools on display were deals and promo bundles, the other half were new “latest and greatest” tool releases.

Buy Now via Home Depot

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Husky 11pc 1/4″, 3/8″, 1/2″ Drive Accessory Set

Here’s another deal from Home Depot’s deals center – a Husky 11pc drive accessory set, with extension bars, size adapters, and universal joints.

To sweeten the deal, it ships for free.

Price: $14.97

Buy Now via Home Depot

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Dewalt’s 20V Max brushless oscillating multi-tool kit promos are ALWAYS a good buy.

There are two separate Dewalt oscillating multi-tool deals to choose from, depending on your preference, and we’ll talk about both.

(Milwaukee Tool fans – there’s an ongoing M18 deal as well, but I’d be happier if it were $20 less.)

This post was updated on 6/9/2021.

Dewalt Atomic Brushless Oscillating Multi-Tool Kit DCS354D1

First up, this promo kit features Dewalt’s Atomic 20V Max brushless oscillating multi-tool, model DCS354.

This is an update to the very well-regarded DCS355, which was a main-line tool and also featured in single battery kits for a couple of years.

• Brushless motor
• Tool-free blade change system
• 0 to 18,000 OPM
• Dual-Grip variable speed trigger
• LED worklight

This promo kit, DCS354D1, comes with the tool, charger, sample blades, and a single 2.0Ah battery.

I don’t see mention of a tool bag – shown above is everything you can expect to get.

Special Price: $99

Buy Now via Home Depot

Dewalt Brushless 3-Speed Oscillating Multi-Tool Kit DCS356C1

Next, we have the Dewalt DCS356C1, a 3-speed brushless oscillating multi-tool kit.

You get the oscillating multi-tool, a 1.5Ah battery, charger, starter blades, universal accessory adapter, and a tool bag.

Features and Specs:

• Brushless motor
• Tool-free blade change system
• 3-speed selector
  • Low: 0 to 13,000 OPM
  • Medium: 0 to 17,000 OPM
  • High: 0 to 20,000 OPM
• 1.6° oscillation angle
• Dual-Grip variable speed trigger
• LED worklight

Special Price: $99

Buy Now via Amazon
Buy Now via Acme Tools

What’s the Difference, and Which Should You Buy?

The DCS354 has a single speed range, the DCS356 has a 3-speed selector. Both have a variable speed trigger switch.

This is what Dewalt said about the DCS356 when we asked about the differences:

The main differences between the ATOMIC and the 356 are the 3-speeds, the lower oscillations (clipped through the module), and the black lever for the blade change.

For the DCS356, we changed the software and added 3 speeds, but it will still have variable speed in the trigger. The 3-speed selector on the foot offers better control, in allowing users to set the max high speed with the selector instead of trying to hold the trigger switch partially in.

Basically, the DCS354 is the single-speed range version, the DCS356 is the 3-speed range version with XR branding that usually denotes a more premium Dewalt cordless power tool product.

The DCS356C1 kit comes with a 1.5Ah battery, and the DCS354D1 kit comes with a higher capacity 2.0Ah battery.

If you want the higher capacity battery and can do without the 3-speed selector, go with the DCS354 Atomic kit. If you want the 3-speed selector and tool bag, go with the DCS356 kit.

Personally, I’d go for the better tool, the DCS356. If you buy into the Dewalt 20V Max cordless power tool system, you’ll have more batteries and probably higher capacity batteries, either already or down the road.

If you change your mind down the road, you can always get more batteries to complement the one you get with this kit. You could also upgrade to the 3-speed tool if you instead choose the single speed model, but the bare tool by itself is $99 via Amazon and $139 at other retailers.

Yep – the bare tool featured in this $99 promo kit costs $99 by itself… and that’s why this is always a hugely popular deal.

For the same $99 price, I’d buy the 3-speed model:

Buy Now via Amazon

Do you agree? Or would you go with the single-speed kit that’s bundled with the higher capacity Li-ion battery?

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Over at pretty much every Makita retailer right now, they look to have a Father’s Day 2021 deal combo – this 18V 8-tool cordless power tool combo kit for $399, model XT801X1.

We’ve seen this particular combo kit “special buy” before – it appeared for the 2019 winter holiday shopping season and again around Black Friday 2020.

Here’s what this Makita “special buy” combo comes with:

• Drill/driver (XFD10Z)
• Impact driver (XDT11Z)
• Circular saw (6-1/2″, XSS02Z)
• Compact reciprocating saw (XRJ01Z)
• 5″ random orbit sander (XOB01Z)
• 3/8″ sub-compact impact wrench (XWT12ZB)
• Blower (DUB182Z)
• LED flashlight (DML815)
• Rapid charger
• 2x 3.0Ah batteries
• Tool bag

While not any of their “latest and greatest” tools, and the batteries are Makita’s lowest capacity 10-cell battery packs, I’d say this is a very good value.

The brushless subcompact impact wrench is a nice addition, and the cordless sander and blower also look to be worthwhile additions.

If you consider that $299 is the typical price point for 4- or 5-tool cordless power tool combo kits, at least promo-priced configurations, you get quite a bit here for just $100 more.

I think that this is going to be one of the better value DIYer starter tool kits, apprentice starter kits, or value-minded Pro combo kits of the Father’s Day 2021 deals season.

Price: $399

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Right now, Acme Tools also has a 6pc Makita 18V cordless combo kit, XT614X1, for $299.

It’s similar to the 8pc combo, but with a cordless vac instead of a blower, and without the sander or impact wrench, and you also get a slower charger. But, you save $100 if you don’t need the extras of the 8-tool combo kit. There might be other subtle differences, but I think these are it.

Price: $299

Buy Now via Acme Tools

Makita Bare Tool Deals

If you don’t need a full combo kit and are more looking to add bare tools to an existing Makita 18V tool collection, here are some promo bundles:

Bare Tool Bundles via Amazon

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Makita has come out with new 18V SubCompact brushless drill and impact driver combo kit, model CX203SYB.

At first glance it looks like it could be an upgrade compared to their existing kit, but there are a couple of things to look out for.

Most notably, compared to their regular combo kit, Makita has downgraded the batteries, from 2.0Ah to 1.5Ah, and they also downgraded the charger from their regular fast charger to their “standard” charger that typically only appears in value-oriented and promo combo kits.

Spec-wise, there don’t seem to be any noticeable changes between these new models and their predecessors, as their on-paper specs are largely the same.

Makita lists the 1.5Ah battery as discontinued on their website, and as far as I am aware, it lacks the built-in battery fuel gauge of the compact 2.0Ah battery and modern higher capacity batteries.

Makita’s typical $99 seasonal-promo cordless drill and impact driver combo kits still aren’t discounted for Father’s Day (they’ve been holding at $119 while Dewalt and Milwaukee kits are already on sale), and so maybe this combo kit and separate drill and impact driver kits will be Makita’s new promo kits?

Shown here is Makita’s CX200RB 18V Sub-Compact brushless drill and impact driver combo kit.

At the time of this posting, you can buy it for $219 via Amazon. The new kit, CX203SYB, is $229 at Home Depot.

Makita CX203SYB Key Features & Specs

Cordless Drill (XFD15ZB)

• 1/2″ chuck
• 350 in-lbs max torque
• 0-500/0-1700 RPM
• Weighs 2.9 lbs with battery
• LED worklight

Cordless Impact Driver (XDT18ZB)

• 1/4″ hex chuck
• 1,240 in-lbs max torque
• 0-1,300/0-3,000 RPM
• 0-2,000/0-4,100 IPM
• Weighs 2.6 lbs
• LED worklight

Makita SubCompact Comparisons

Compared to the older/previous subcompact drill (XFD11ZB), the new model (XFD15ZB) is a little heavier (2.9 lbs vs. 2.8 lbs), but the two tools have the same speed range and max torque rating.

The two tools are hard to tell apart, and there don’t look to be any significant differences, good or bad.

Compared to the older/previous subcompact impact driver (XDT15ZB), the new model (XDT18ZB) has the same max torque, the same weight, and slightly improved speeds.

Similar to the drill, if you don’t look closely enough, you’d think these were the same tool.

Price: $229

Buy Now via Home Depot
Compare: Older Combo via Amazon

The older kit is priced at $218.93 via Amazon at the time of this posting. It’s bundled with a rapid charger and 2x 2.0Ah batteries.

New Makita SubCompact Drill Kit XFD15SY1B

Makita has also launched a new SubCompact drill kit, XFD15SY1B.

This kit comes bundled with (1) 1.5Ah battery and a “standard” charger.

One think I never liked about Makita’s 18V SubCompact cordless drill was its cramped torque clutch dial, which I found to be clunky to adjust. It doesn’t look like this has been improved in the new model. If this is your primary drill, I’m sure you’ll get used to the mechanics and quickly adapt your muscle-memory.

Price: $159

Buy Now via Home Depot
Compare: Older Kit via Amazon

New Makita SubCompact Impact Kit XDT18SY1B

The new Makita Subcompact impact driver kit, XDT18SY1B, is also bundled with (1) 1.5Ah battery and “standard” charger.

Price: $159

Buy Now via Home Depot
Compare: Older Kit via Amazon

Discussion

Why Makita is bundling these Subcompact brushless tool kits with 1.5Ah capacity batteries? Makita USA lists these batteries as discontinued, and I don’t believe they were ever upgraded with built-in battery fuel gauges. You can’t see the back of the batteries in any of the product images, and so I assume there’s no fuel gauge or they’d show it.

Personally, I find this very disappointing, and not just because of the capacity downgrade and likely absence of a state of charge indicator. Makita seems to have avoided playing marketing games with the battery selection in their promo-priced cordless kits, and so 1.5Ah batteries in premium brushless tool kits seems very uncharacteristic for the brand.

I suppose with lower capacity batteries, users won’t notice or mind as much that the charger isn’t Makita’s typical 18V rapid charger. But the charger selection, like the 1.5Ah batteries, is usually a cost-cutting measure, and one I wouldn’t have expected here.

From what I can tell, the new Subcompact tools aren’t much different from their preceding models, except for the impact which has slightly improved speed specs.

Will these new models replace existing SKUs, or be sold alongside them?

With few apparent differences, why buy these new models over their predecessors?

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Metabo HPT’s compact brushless 18V cordless drill and impact driver kits just went on sale for Father’s Day 2021, and with aggressively low pricing that’s going to be hard to say no to.

I’ve used both the drill and impact driver, and they’re extremely competitive, capable, and user-friendly offerings. And, don’t forget that they’re also super-compact.

Here’s what you need to know about the compact/subcompact impact driver kit:

• Best-in-class speed
• 1240 in-lbs max torque
• 5.3″ length
• Weighs 1.8 lbs
• 20% shorter and 15% lighter than its predecessor (WH18DGL)
• 3200 RPM Max
• 4000 BPM Max
• Up to 33% faster than its predecessor
• Brushless motor
• LED worklight
• Kit comes with charger, 2x 1.5Ah batteries

Sale Price: $79

Buy Now via Lowe’s
Buy Now via Amazon

Here are some key features and specs for the drill kit:

• Best-in-class power
• 485 in-lbs max torque
• 6.2″ length
• Weighs 1.9 lbs
• 25% shorter and 20% lighter than its predecessor (DS18DGL)
• 1/2″ keyless chuck
• 20 clutch settings
• 0-440/0-1700 RPM
• Brushless motor
• LED worklight
• Kit comes with charger, 2x 1.5Ah batteries

Sale Price: $79

Buy Now via Lowe’s
Buy Now via Amazon

Should You Buy This Deal?

Metabo HPT is a current ToolGuyd sponsor, and so I’ll try to strip things down as objectively as possible.

The Good

You should buy either of these kits if you want a compact cordless drill or impact driver with competitive specs, small size, and comfortable ergonomics.

The power and performance for their size are respectable if not impressive.

These kits offer a LOT for $79.

The Catch

There’s no fuel gauge on the batteries or on the tool. No belt clip.

The LED worklight is a bit basic.

Perspective

Some might miss the fuel gauge, but you also get two batteries and a hard shell carrying case rather than a soft tool bag. It’s a tradeoff.

Even at the regular $129 pricing of last holiday season’s $99 pricing, you can’t have everything. It seems to me that HPT went big on performance and small on size, and they made hard choices in other areas. Personally, I’m happy with their choice – I’d rather have a tool case than a belt clip, and I’d rather save some money than pay for both.

At the $79 price point, I can forgive these HPT tools for not coming with a fuel gauge or belt clips.

Don’t Buy These Kits if…

The impact has a single range, and so you might want something else (I’d absolutely recommend HPT’s Triple Hammer impact!!) if you want added speed and torque selection features. But, you’re not getting multiple speeds in an 18V tool for anywhere close to this price.

There’s not much to detract from the cordless drill, but I’ll update this section if I can think of anything.

Competitive Analysis

The HPT offerings BEATS the newest Makita subcompact drill and impact driver on specs. The HPT drill can deliver a considerably higher max torque and matches Makita’s top speed (1700 RPM). The HPT impact driver matches the max torque of the Makita (1240 in-lbs) but beats it on speed (3200 vs. 3000 RPM). The new Makita kits each come with (1) 1.5Ah battery, both of these HPT kits come with (2) batteries. They’re also HALF the price.

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Over at Lowe’s, they a fantastic Dewalt Xtreme 12V Max cordless power tool combo kit has returned for the Father’s Day 2021 deals season.

Quite a few readers emailed or messaged me about this bundle last winter when it appeared around Black Friday, but by the time I took a look it was too late. So, I’ve been watching and waiting for it to appear for Father’s Day, and it has!

This Dewalt Xtreme combo kit, DCKSS200F2, comes with their compact brushless drill, compact brushless reciprocating saw, and a backpack tool case.

The kit is bundled with a charger and 2x 2.0Ah Li-ion batteries.

Other Dewalt tool dealers have this same combo priced at $239.

I love this drill, and the kit is usually a great deal when it goes on sale for $149 for the holidays. With this kit, you basically get the drill kit, plus the compact reciprocating saw bare tool for just $50 more, and there’s a backpack on top of all that. Just the drill and recip saw for $149 would be a great deal, but the tool backpack seems to be a nice addition.

Special Buy: $149

Buy Now via Lowe’s

If you want to dip your toe into Dewalt 12V Max waters, Lowe’s also has the Xtreme brushless drill kit and impact driver kit for $99 each. $99 is seasonal pricing on these kits, and it looks like Lowe’s is the only one is offering the promo pricing for Father’s Day thus far.

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Over at Acme Tools, they have a fantastic deal on this Dewalt 20V Max brushless sander kit, model DCW210D1.

This Dewalt cordless sander kit, which retails for $199 at other sellers, is just $99 at Acme Tools. The kit comes with the 5″ random orbital sander, a charger, carrying bag, and 2.0Ah Li-ion battery.

This sander is priced at $99 by itself as a bare tool, and so $99 for the kit seems like a great deal!

I started searching for this kit after seeing a display at the local big box store, but they only have this kit at the $199 price. I found another online dealer that has this sander at a promo price, but they have it at $110.

The included 2.0Ah battery delivers a fair amount of runtime and also keeps the weight down. For longer sanding sessions you might want a higher capacity battery or even switch to an AC tool, but for a 2.0Ah battery is a good pairing for a cordless and brushless sander.

Key Features & Specs

• 5″ random orbit sander
• 8-hole hook & loop pad
• Variable speed dial
• On/off button
• Dust canister
• Vacuum port, universal w/ optional DWV9000

Shipping is a flat $6.49 or free on $199+ orders.

At $99, this is a HOT BUY.

Price: $99

Buy Now via Acme Tools

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A big box retailer had a “buy a 2Ah starter kit get a free Dewalt finish sander” promo. (I didn’t post about that deal because it was in-store and very short-lived.) It was almost as tempting as this ROS sander deal, and I was thinking of buying it for a family member that’s been getting deeper into woodworking. I balked, after realizing that the recipient would benefit more from a cordless random orbit sander than a 1/4 sheet sander. This deal, however, seems perfect.

(Right after I hit the “publish” button, I’m ordering this sander on the spot, and probably a couple of other things from Acme. It’s too good of a deal to hesitate on.)

Update: I ordered the sander kit by itself and paid the $6.49 shipping. As this isn’t for me, that’s a lot less than I’d be able to ship it for. $105.49 is a fantastic deal for this kit!!

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Here’s another fantastic deal that’s going to be hard to pass up – the Dewalt 20V Max XR (premium) 3-speed oscillating multi-tool kit, DCS356C1, also on sale for just $99.

This kit comes with the multi-tool, charger, tool bag, starter blades, universal adapter, and a 1.5Ah battery.

The multi-tool bare tool is typically priced at $99 on sale, and this kit bundle is an excellent twice-a-year type of promo deal.

If you buy both kits, add a Phillips impact screwdriver bit or similar to get you over the $199 free shipping threshold.

Buy Now via Acme Tools

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A couple of days ago, I posted about Metabo HPT’s excellent 18V subcompact cordless drill and impact driver deals. They’re an almost unbeatable value at $79.

Well, Dewalt wants in on the action too.

Over at Amazon, via CPO Tools as the seller, they have the Dewalt 20V Max DCD777C2 brushless cordless drill kit for $92.99, plus if you “clip the coupon” you save an extra 15% at checkout.

So, this Dewalt kit comes out to be $79.04 at checkout, plus tax.

I have NEVER seen any Dewalt 20V Max cordless drill kit priced this low, let alone a brushless model.

You should be aware that this is their value-priced special buy drill, but it also has excellent ratings. At the time of this posting, there are more than 4,200 user reviews and ratings, with 87% 5-star and 9% 4-star ratings.

The kit comes with the drill/driver, charger, kit bag, and 2x compact batteries (1.5Ah or 1.3Ah).

This is normally a $99 special buy and seasonal promo, and with this current bonus promo, it’s $79.04 at checkout.

Yes, there are more powerful and better featured cordless drill kits out there, but for the money? I’ve purchased this kit before to give as a gift, and would do it again, it’s a good tool at a great value.

Sale Price: $79.04

Buy Now via Amazon

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Over at Home Depot, they have a fantastic deal on this Dewalt cordless 1/4 sheet finish sander kit bundle. I first spotted this in stores, and thanks to Big Richard, we have the elusive link to a similar online deal.

Here’s the promo – buy the Dewalt 20V Max 2Ah battery and charger starter kit, get the cordless finish sander for free.

Basically, you’re getting a 1-battery cordless sander kit for $99.

This is a fantastic deal, especially since other sellers only have the sander on sale for $99 by itself as a bare tool.

The first time I saw this deal in-store, I balked on it. The second time, it was sold out. The third time, I had made up my mind to get it, but didn’t want to carry it around the store. However, I came across an impulse-buy and didn’t remember about the sander until I was already driving to my next destination.

As mentioned in another recent deal post about a similarly priced Dewalt cordless random orbit sander kit deal, I was planning to get the finish sander deal for a younger family member that’s getting deeper into woodworking and furniture refinishing.

I convinced myself a random orbit sander would be better to start out with, but… I went ahead and ordered this kit as well.

There are benefits to having a cordless random orbit sander and a 1/4 sheet finish sander. As with corded sanders, there’s a little bit overlap where either tool can be used, but plenty of times when you might want one style over the other.

I also told myself that this might be a good 3rd party review opportunity.

And, sending them both kits means they’ll have two batteries in case they need longer runtime. Sure, a 5Ah battery might have done the trick too, but the sanders are both a little lighter with a compact battery than a larger and heavier higher capacity battery.

Here’s my point – this is a fantastic deal. If you’re looking for a good cordless sander, this is a great option at an unbeatable value.

Price: $99

Buy Now via Home Depot

With these deals, I find myself asking if I need a new cordless sander. I still prefer corded since I work with dust collection (indoors or close to a door) 95% of the time. These deals are making a very compelling case. While I’m not ready to cut the cord, I might be ready for personal-use cordless sanders (as opposed to test samples).

There’s a good chance these deals will hurt my wallet further. They’re essentially selling a kit for the price of a bare tool.

Part of my motivation behind these deal posts is in knowing that some of you can and probably will take advantage of a deal. This helps to relieve the “this is such a good deal, I can’t pass it up!” mindset. Maybe passing along a good deal triggers a similar feel-good mechanism as when we score a good deal for ourselves? Sorry, I digress.

As I’ve been moving to more outdoors projects, a good cordless sander would be an asset. And, with these being first-ever promos (to my knowledge), there’s no history to be able to better predict if or when similar deals might return in the future.

I’m in the position where I have cordless sanders at my disposal – test samples and the such – but none are *mine.* I’ll give this some thought and let you know what happens.

But I can say that if I didn’t have cordless sanders already at my disposal, there would be zero hesitation, I’d have already ordered both kits for my own use.

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Hot Deal: Dewalt Brushless Sander KIT for $99!!

If you have to choose…

Part of the reason I would buy both tools is because a lot of work can really benefit from having both at one’s disposal. I ordered both for my family member because I know the projects they’re getting into can benefit from it, and I also know that other family members in the region will have access the tools, and that they’ll be sure to see use.

I keep calling this a finish sander because most 1/4 sheet sanders are less aggressive with respect to material removal. Another benefit is the rectangular shape that can fit into corners with ease, something you can’t really do with a round pad.

If you can’t decide, I think that Acme Tools’ deal on the Dewalt random orbit sander is the better first purchase, and this 1/4 sheet sander a great complement to follow up with. I don’t think I’ve seen deals like this before – the last Dewalt 20V Max random orbit sander deal was a $174 special buy that also included a jig saw. If you don’t know which you want or need, buy one of each.

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Note: Since with this deal you’re technically buying a bundle where you get a bare tool, battery, and charger, you’ll need to source your own tool bag or box to keep the sander in. It’s not a big deal, but it seemed worth mentioning.

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There’s a new Metabo HPT 18V cordless combo kit deal that’s definitely worth your attention! This combo kit features a brushless hammer drill, their awesome Triple Hammer impact driver, a charger, 2x compact 3.0Ah batteries, and a carrying case for $199.

This is a great deal, considering that the Triple Hammer and 3Ah battery kit (WH18DBDL2) sells for $389.

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Metabo HPT’s 18V brushless Triple Hammer is my favorite impact driver. It’s compact, comfortable, powerful, and smooth. There are quite a few different cordless impact drivers that I can heartily recommend, but this one’s my favorite.

When a good promo came around a few years ago, I bought the Triple Hammer with a starter kit and gave it away so that I could consider my original review sample as my own tool. I’ve used it for ToolGuyd and personal projects since then. It’s a little beat up now, but still works as perfectly as it did on Day 1.

Metabo HPT is currently a ToolGuyd sponsor, and because of that I am holding back some of the enthusiasm I have for this tool and promo. If not out of concern that my enthusiasm might be misunderstood, I would use words such as awesome, amazing, and perfect quite a few times, perhaps even in all-caps and bold.

I can’t tell if this kit is a new regular line SKU or a special buy, but it’s a great deal no matter the context. The combo kit features their Triple Hammer impact driver and HPT’s also-excellent compact hammer drill. It’s bundled with 2x 3.0Ah batteries – the kind I use and love with my impact – a charger, and a carrying case.

Over at Acme Tools, they have it priced at $199, which is – sorry, I feel the need to express myself naturally here – PHENOMENAL.

I realize that my sentiments for the Triple Hammer impact are dominating the discussion, but HPT’s compact brushless hammer drill is a great tool as well.

If you want to hear about more budget-friendly HPT 18V brushless drill and impact driver kit options, check out their $79 deals. (As an aside, I’ll be buying that drill/driver kit – at the least – for a relative this week, which should give you an idea of how I feel about those tools.)

Key Features & Specs

Hammer Drill

• 1/2″ keyless chuck
• 620 in-lbs max torque
• 1800 max RPM
• 0-27,000 BPM
• 22+2 clutch settings
• LED worklight
• Weighs 2.8 lbs

Triple Hammer Impact Driver

• 1,832 in-lbs max torque
• 1/4″ hex chuck
• 4 speed/torque settings
  • Soft mode
  • Normal mode
  • Power mode
  • Self-drilling screw mode
• 2,900 RPM
• 4,000 BPM
• LED worklight

I’m not quite sure how to put it, but in my opinion this is the best compact brushless drill and impact driver combo kit for under $200 right now.

The hammer drill is good, but the Triple Hammer is the defining factor here, which makes this combo kit compelling rather than just competitive.

The Triple Hammer is so good that testing some other models for review purposes can be almost unpleasant. It’s not just the great performance of the tool, but that it delivers such a positive user experience.

A few years ago, the 18V Triple Hammer kit was priced at $360+. Here, you get the same excellent tool, the same compact 3Ah batteries, and also a brushless hammer drill, for nearly half the price.

Checking around, the HPT Triple Hammer impact driver kit is STILL priced at a premium – $389 via retailers. With this combo kit, you get the Triple Hammer for substantially less money, plus a compact brushless hammer drill/driver as well.

Fantastic deal.

Price: $199

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When it comes to compact cordless drills, I can switch between different brands’ highly recommended models and not really care. But when it comes to impact drivers, unless I have to put in the time with a particular tool, the Triple Hammer is the one I reach for and will always keep at the ready.

Switching to a lesser impact driver can throw me off.

I have always recommended the Triple Hammer, and its only negative (in my opinion and experience) has been its premium pricing. It’s a great tool, but $400 is a lot for any impact driver.

At $200 for the combo kit, I’m wondering why I haven’t gotten one for myself yet. The one and only time I have ever seen a Triple Hammer promo was 2-1/2 years ago – that’s when I bought the tool and a starter set to “pay off” my review sample, and I can’t recall seeing any deals since then.

“But I Only Want the Triple Hammer Impact Driver”

Metabo HPT also has an incredibly good deal on their Triple Hammer impact driver kit, model WH18DBDL2CM.

This is the same 18V Triple Hammer impact driver, but you get 2x 1.5Ah batteries instead of the 3.Ah batteries.

I was going to mention this deal alongside the combo kit deal in a single post, after seeing Lowe’s $249 price. But with Acme Tools’ $199 combo price, I think that deal is simply more convincing, as for $30 more you get upgraded batteries (3.0Ah vs 1.5Ah) and also a brushless hammer drill.

If you can’t use the hammer drill and don’t care about the battery capacity, this impact driver kit is an excellent deal. But if you want the drill or the 3Ah batteries, step up to the combo kit.

Price: $169

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MultiVolt Promo Reminder

HPT’s free swag giveaway program is still going strong, here are the details:

Metabo HPT MultiVolt Finds its Stride and FREE SWAG Offer!

If you visit your local Metabo HPT tool dealer to see and feel these tools for yourself, take a selfie and follow the instructions on how to get a super-comfy t-shirt.

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Over at Lowe’s, they have a new Metabo HPT cordless power tool combo kit as part of their Father’s Day 2021 promotions.

Buy this 18V SubCompact drill and impact driver combo kit for $179 (model KC18DDXM), get a FREE brushless jig saw or reciprocating saw.

The deal is live now online and in stores. On the product page, you’ll see the “free gift selection” on the page right below the price, where you can select your bonus tool.

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I’m a big fan of Metabo HPT’s cordless offerings, and this seems to be an excellent deal.

Note: Metabo HPT and Lowe’s are both ToolGuyd sponsors.

I have been comparing all of the various Father’s Day 2021 cordless drill promos, and have concluded that the Metabo HPT drill/driver $79 kit is the best value of the season. Lowe’s DeWalt Xtreme 12V Max $99 special buy was also a top contender, but I like the HPT’s lower pricing and that it has a 1/2″ chuck.

Metabo HPT’s 18V brushless impact driver kit is also on sale for $79.

$179 is a fair price on the drill and impact driver combo kit, especially considering that the drill and impact driver kits typically sell for $129 and $139 respectively, and this free bonus tool promo makes it a hot buy.

The Metabo HPT brushless jig saw is compact and lightweight. It features 4 cutting modes, a variable speed trigger, dust blower, and tool-less blade change mechanism.

The other option is Metabo HPT’s compact brushless reciprocating saw, which specializes in being compact, lightweight, and versatile.

What makes this a very compelling choice, in my opinion, is that it can be used with reciprocating saw blades and also t-shank jigsaw blades.

The jig saw retails for $99 as a bare tool, and the reciprocating saw for $129.

I was planning on buying the Metabo HPT drill kit for a relative, but I might upgrade them to this combo kit. An impact driver is a great drill/driver complement, and the addition of a bonus jig saw or compact reciprocating saw makes this a great 3pc combo kit deal.

Price: $179

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See Also: Jigsaw
See Also: Reciprocating Saw

Which would you pick as your bonus tool – the jig saw or reciprocating saw?

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As a reminder, Lowe’s also has the Metabo HPT 18V Subcompact brushless drill and impact driver kits on sale for $79 each, an incredibly good value.

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Over at Home Depot, they have a really good deal on this Ridgid 18V Subcompact brushless impact wrench bundle.

This bundle gives you Subcompact 3/8″ and 1/2″ impact wrenches, which retail separately for $139 each as bare tools.

With this deal you get $278 worth of bare tools for just $149.

Both impacts can deliver 225 ft-lbs of breakaway torque and feature compact and lightweight designs. They also both have 3 speed/torque settings, plus a 4th auto-tightening mode. The square drive anvils have a friction ring for socket retention.

Special Buy: $149

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Are you interested in the impact wrench bundle but don’t have any Ridgid 18V batteries or chargers? I’d consider this Ridgid 18V Subcompact brushless drill/driver as a “starter kit.” It comes with the drill, 2x 2.0Ah batteries, charger, and tool bag for $99.

The drill delivers 425 in-lbs max torque and has a 2-speed 0-450/0-1750 RPM gearbox.

There are other tool kit special buys and starter kits, but I think this one gives you the best price and added functionality as well.

Special Buy: $99

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OR, you’re happy to swap the 1/2″ impact wrench for a 1/4″ impact driver, consider this combo kit bundle deal.

You get the Ridgid 18V Subcompact brushless drill, impact driver, and 3/8″ impact wrench, plus 2x 2.0Ah batteries, charger, and tool bag.

Special Buy: $229

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Lowe’s has quite a few competitive and attractively-priced cordless drill promos for Father’s Day 2021.

Hopefully this buying guide helps you sort out which one might be best for your needs and wants.

FLEX 24V Brushless Drill Kit: $199

This Flex promo is for the Dad (or user if you’re shopping for yourself) that wants maximum power and runtime.

It also has anti-kickback tech, to help prevent twisted wrists or bashed body parts should it jam or bind during a high-powered drilling or fastening operation.

The kit comes with a 2.5Ah battery and a 5Ah battery, which delivers plenty of runtime and also serves as a capable gateway into the Flex 24V cordless power tool system.

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DeWALT 20V Max Brushless Drill Kit: $99

This Dewalt kit, DCD777C2, is perfect for most shoppers who are looking for a solid compact cordless drill kit. It’s a capable performer for its size and price, and having 2 batteries is always convenient.

If you’re unsure about what to get, this Dewalt 20V Max kit is a safe bet and likely the most popular cordless drills of the holiday shopping season. If you have any doubts, read through some of the very many positive customer reviews.

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DeWALT 12V Max Xtreme Compact Drill Kit: $99

I have grown to really love Dewalt’s 12V Max Xtreme Subcompact cordless power tools, and this drill/driver kit is part of what convinced me.

This is the perfect compact cordless drill for quick and light tasks, and it can deliver a surprising level of performance for its size.

Buy Now via Lowe’s

See Also: Dewalt 12V Max Xtreme Drill & Reciprocating Saw Combo: $149

If you’re open to spending a little more, this Dewalt Xtreme cordless power tool combo kit special buy gives you their excellent drill/driver, a capable compact brushless reciprocating saw, and a tool backpack.

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Read More: Dewalt XTREME Cordless Drill, Reciprocating Saw, Tool Backpack Bundle Deal

Craftsman V20 Cordless Drill Kit: $59

This Craftsman V20 cordless drill kit is a very good value-buy.

I purchased and reviewed this model back when it first came out, and was pretty pleased with its performance for the money. Now, it’s priced even lower.

There’s no confusing this Craftsman cordless drill for a premium performer, but it delivers more than I would expect for the money.

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Kobalt 24V Max Brushless Drill Kit: $89

There’s also a decent-looking Kobalt 24V Max brushless drill kit special buy for the season. This seems like a good buy for someone who has already purchased into Kobalt’s cordless lineup, or maybe plans to.

It delivers a little more than many of the models here, with respect to power and performance, offering a little more bang for the buck.

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Bosch 18V Brushless Hammer Drill Kit: $99

Bosch has a new 18V brushless hammer drill kit for the season, and it’s paired with a single 2.0Ah battery.

If you think you or the person you’re shopping for will ever need to drill small holes into masonry materials, this might be the best promo kit for you.

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SKIL PWRCORE 12 Brushless Drill Kit: $70

Skil’s PWRCore 12 brushless drill/driver provides an astonishingly high power and performance to price ratio, even outclassing many value-oriented 18V and 20V Max competitors.

This kit comes with their premium charger that features a built-in USB charger, and the battery pack can also double as a power bank thanks to its built-in device-charging USB port!

The drill chuck also has a built-in 1/4″ hex socket, allowing for quick bit changes.

This kit is for the more tech and features-focused users.

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Metabo HPT 18V SubCompact Brushless Drill Kit: $79

Metabo HPT’s subcompact cordless drill kit would be my top pick of the season. It’s fast and powerful for its compact size, and comfortable to use. Every user will appreciate its smaller size and weight, especially when working overhead or for extended time.

The price is extremely good, as this kit regularly retails for $129.

This drill essentially has 18V-class features, such as its max torque spec (485 in-lbs) and 1/2″ chuck, but approaches and in some cases bests 12V-class drills with respect to size and weight.

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With Father’s Day right around the corner, this is one of the two times a year when there are plenty of special buys and aggressively-priced cordless power tool promotions.

Several Milwaukee Tool cordless impact driver special buys have returned, each at the $99 price point.

These three options are very different from each other, and so I’m wondering – which would you pick if you needed a good cordless impact driver at $100 budget?

Milwaukee M18 Compact Brushless Impact Driver

First up is this M18 compact brushless impact driver special buy, model 2850-21P. It comes with a standard M18/M12 charger, a 2.0Ah battery, and tool bag.

What’s notable about this – and Milwaukee’s other cordless special buys – is that this is their everyday compact brushless impact, with belt clip and 2.0Ah battery. Another brand might have left out the belt clip or downgraded the battery, but this is something Milwaukee hasn’t taken any interest in doing.

The impact delivers 1600 in-lbs of max torque and is said to have the fastest speed in its class with 3200 RPM. I haven’t checked to see if this is still true.

Overall, this is a very capable 18V-class brushless impact kit that is very attractively priced.

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Milwaukee M12 Fuel Brushless Impact Driver

The M12 Fuel impact driver kit, model 2553-21, is another interesting option, providing for a more compact and lightweight user experience.

This impact delivers up to 1300 in-lbs and also has a 4-mode drive control setting so that can dial down the speed and torque if needed.

The kit comes with an M12 charger, 2.0Ah battery, and carrying case.

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Milwaukee M12 Compact Drill and Impact Driver Combo

Lastly, there’s the M12 cordless drill and impact driver combo kit, model 2494-22. The impact delivers up to 1000 in-lbs of max torque, and it’s accompanied by an M12 cordless drill. You get 2x 1.5Ah batteries in the kit, as well as a charger and tool bag.

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Which Option Would You Choose?

At first glance, the M18 compact brushless kit seems to deliver the most bang for the buck, with respect to both value and power performance. Get it? BANG for the buck? Because these are impact drivers…

That would be my choice without taking a deeper look.

But, the M12 Fuel impact driver has the 4-mode drive control, which I think comes in handy. You get 3 speed/torque settings and a fourth self-tapping screw mode.

So if looking at the first two options, do you pick the more powerful 18V-class tool, or the more featured 12V-class tool? 1300 in-lbs is still a lot of torque, and it wasn’t very long ago that this was around average for 18V-class performance.

Plus, the M12 Fuel has benefits in being a more compact tool as well.

Then there’s the drill and impact driver combo kit, which is also a regular holiday season special buy. I suppose that would be my last choice, but it also does offer more versatility since you get a drill/driver and a second battery albeit with 1.5Ah vs. 2.0Ah charge capacity.

At the $99 price point, you can’t have everything.

Power, Features, or Value?

Which of these Milwaukee cordless impact driver kits would you buy?

In case anyone says “what about the M12 or M18 SURGE?” Those are also special buys right now – see my Home Depot Father’s Day 2021 Tool Deals post for details.

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In a recent comment, a reader asked if there were any new promos on higher-powered cordless impact wrenches. There are quite a few Father’s Day 2021 specials on impact drivers and compact impact wrenches, but are there any savings to be had on heavier duty impacts?

Tony (thank you for the question!) wrote:

Are there any good deals on higher-powered 1/2″ impact wrenches?

Over at Lowe’s they have what looks to be a really good deal on this Bosch PROFACTOR 18V brushless 1/2″ impact wrench.

The new Bosch PROFACTOR impact wrench, model GDS18V-740N, delivers 740 ft-lbs of max fastening torque, and 1,180 ft-lbs of max breakaway torque.

I think that this definitely qualifies as a good deal on a high-powered impact wrench.

The Bosch PROFACTOR impact wrench features 3 torque and speed settings (0-800/1,200/1,750 rpm) for more controlled power output, an LED worklight, and rubber-encased head.

Bosch was unable to get a review sample out to us in time for this post, and so I cannot speak to its comparative performance, but their cordless impact tools are usually very highly regarded. My favorite impact driver for a long time was a Bosch 18V model.

At the time of this posting, the bare tool impact is priced at $249 via Bosch authorized dealers. Lowe’s, however, has what looks to be an exclusive offer: Buy the Bosch impact wrench, and you get a FREE starter kit.

The free gift starter kit comes with Bosch’s newest Hel-ion fast charger, capable of charging their 18V batteries at a rate of up to 16-amps. The charger has a Power Boost mode, for quickly bringing depleted batteries up to 50% capacity, and 2-fan active air cooling to help keep batteries cooler for faster charging time.

You also get a Bosch PROFACTOR CORE18V 8.0Ah battery.

The CORE18V Performance Starter Kit (GXS18V-16N14) typically retails for $219 at Lowe’s and other retailers.

Lowe’s kicked off this promo for Father’s Day, and it’s set to last through 8/4/2021.

Bundle Price: $249 for the bare tool and free starter kit

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At the time of this posting, the free gift starter kit is sold out in my region, but with the promo set to last another 6 weeks, I’ll be keeping an eye on things. I would expect for Lowe’s to receive more inventory soon.

Bosch has a good track record for impact tools, and early user reviews seem positive. The value seems extremely hard to beat – $249 seems like a great price for a brand new high-powered impact wrench plus a rapid charger and 8Ah next-generation Li-ion battery.

Also Consider: Kobalt XTR 24V Max 1/2″ Impact Wrench

If the PROFACTOR offer isn’t available in your area yet, or you’re looking for something a little different, also consider the Kobalt XTR 24V Max 1/2″ impact wrench kit.

Although there aren’t any savings here right now, the Kobalt XTR is an excellent high-performing BEAST of an impact wrench. This kit comes with a compact 4Ah battery.

I donated my Kobalt XTR combo kit last year, but couldn’t bring myself to part with the impact wrench, partly because I wanted more time with it, but also because of how impressed I was with its power. This impact wrench – and the Kobalt XTR lineup in general, is worth a closer look.

I’m not alone in my fondness for this impact – the user reviews look to be overwhelmingly positive as well.

Price: $269 for the kit

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