Smart buys, value picks and money-saving guides for power tool shoppers
The best concrete nailer for most users attaching wood furring strips to masonry is a .27-caliber powder-actuated tool like the Ramset Cobra+ or Hilti DX 460 for heavy concrete, and a battery-powered concrete nailer...
Best Makita Jigsaws for Controlled, Accurate Cutting The best Makita jigsaw for most users is a cordless 18V LXT brushless model if they already own LXT batteries; choose a corded model for steady shop...
The best pin nailer for trim, cabinets, and delicate projects is a 23-gauge pneumatic model that drives 3/8-inch to 1-3/8-inch headless pins with a narrow nose and reliable jam clearing, because it holds small...
The best palm nailer for tight spaces and joist hangers is a compact pneumatic model like the Bostitch PN100K for continuous framing work, while the Milwaukee M12 2458-20 is the better pick if you...
The best mini circular saw for most homeowners doing trim, flooring, and breaking down sheet goods is a 4-1/2-inch brushless cordless model cutting to about 1-5/16 inches deep and weighing under 6 pounds with...
Best Jigsaw Machines for Workshop and Jobsite Projects The best jigsaw machine depends on what you cut and how often: choose a corded model for long sessions in a fixed workshop, a cordless model...
Best DeWalt Brad Nailers for Trim and Finish Work For most trim and cabinet assembly, the best DeWalt brad nailer is the 20V MAX cordless 18-gauge model if you already own compatible batteries; choose...
The best Milwaukee jigsaw for most jobsite users is the M18 FUEL D-Handle Jigsaw 2737-20 for its balance of power, low vibration, and barrel-grip or D-handle options, while the M12 FUEL Jigsaw 2545-20 is...
Best Jigsaw Saws for Curves, Cutouts, and Precise Cuts The best jigsaw saw depends on the job: choose a variable-speed, low-vibration barrel- or D-handle model with orbital action for frequent curves and general carpentry;...
Best Makita Circular Saws for Accurate, Everyday Cutting The best Makita circular saw for most everyday cutting is a 7-1/4-inch model: choose a corded saw for frequent work near an outlet, or a cordless...
