Awesome Power Tools

KUJIETOOL Compact Milling Machine

KUJIETOOL Compact Milling Machine
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The KUJIETOOL measures just 15.19″ W × 9.88″ D x 15.87″ H so it fits almost anywhere. Its stepless motorized spindle turns at speeds from 0 to 10000 rpm, so it can machine a wide variety of materials. Both the X/Y axis tool bed and Z-axis tool head move with precision using smooth-turning wheels. It’s beginner-friendly, yet capable of professional results.

Worx ZipSnip Cutting Tool

Worx ZipSnip Cutting Tool
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This motorized rotary tool works better than scissors, especially when it comes to cutting materials like plastics, leather, carpeting, cardboard, and vinyl up to 1/4″ thick. It features a self-sharpening blade and ensures a clean, smooth cut in straight lines or curves. Aproca makes a custom-fit carrying case as an accessory.

Drilling a Triangular Hole

Drilling a Triangular Hole

We’ve always assumed that the only shape you could drill with a drill bit was a circle. But it turns out that with special bits, other shapes are possible. In this video, a machinist shows how these unique bits can drill a perfect triangle out of a piece of aluminum as it spins on a lathe. The original video from Mehamozg shows bits drilling some other shapes.

Bulltec 24V Rotary Power Tool

Bulltec 24V Rotary Power Tool

Bulltec’s cordless power tool provides exceptional torque for its size. It packs a brushless 24-volt motor and has an adjustable chuck that can hold bits with 0.6mm to 6mm shaft sizes. It works like a Dremel rotary tool bit it’s also a drill/driver. A digital display and control panel shows its charge level dial and lets you dial in its speed and direction.

Bosch FlexiClick 5-in-1 Drill/Driver

Bosch FlexiClick 5-in-1 Drill/Driver
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Bosch’s FlexiClick cordless 12V Drill/Driver System is compact yet incredibly versatile, thanks to its modular design. It has two speed settings, a built-in LED light, and comes with a keyless chuck, a locking bit holder, a right angle attachment, and an offset angle attachment.

NeoBlade Ultrasonic Cutting Tool

NeoBlade Ultrasonic Cutting Tool

Hozo’s wireless cutting tool uses high-speed ultrasonic vibrations to ensure smooth cuts. It auto-adjusts its intensity based on material, and cuts like butter through leather, paper, balsa wood, acrylic, and other materials. Its interchangeable blades include a curved knife, carving chisels, double-edged, and long blades for specialty work.

Bosch GO 3 Cordless Power Screwdriver

Bosch GO 3 Cordless Power Screwdriver
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The Bosch GO 3 is more powerful than cheaper power screwdrivers and offers professional features like a high-precision drive mechanism and a 7-level adjustable clutch. It firmly holds onto 1/4″ hex bits, and has a bright LED ring light to illuminate your work. It’s powered by a built-in 3.6-volt lithium ion battery, and comes with eight driver bits and a carrying case.

Dremel US20V Cordless Ultra Saw

Dremel US20V Cordless Ultra Saw

The versatile Dremel Ultra Saw is one of our go-to power tools. This cordless version lets you cut materials anywhere. It runs on a rechargeable 20V battery pack and can make quick and easy slices through wood, metal, PVC, masonry, tile, and more. It can even do plunge cuts in the middle of materials.

Fanttik TurboLite W10 Apex Mini Chainsaw

Fanttik TurboLite W10 Apex Mini Chainsaw
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This lightweight cordless chainsaw from Fanttik makes quick work of gardening tasks like pruning branches and cutting logs up to 4″ in diameter. It features a brushless motor, a high-strength steel alloy chain, and is powered by a 2500 mAh rechargeable battery that cuts up to 135 pieces of 2″ pine per charge. A built-in LED light illuminates work while cutting.

Making a Car Engine from Cordless Drills

Making a Car Engine from Cordless Drills

After building a V16 engine from chainsaws, the madmen at Garage 54 returned to their workshop to make another crazy engine. They built the engine by securing 50 cordless drills to a frame, fitted them with pulleys, and connected them to a driveshaft with belts. After wiring them to a single power switch, they jammed it into a heavily modded Lada.

Dremel Blueprint Cordless Tools

Dremel Blueprint Cordless Tools
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Dremel’s Blueprint series of cordless power tools are built for light-duty DIY projects. The collection includes a compact circular saw with a portable cutting table, a drill/driver with a detatchable stud finder and laser level, and a new rotary tool. Each tool is powered by a long-lasting 12-volt battery pack.

Fanttik S1 Pro Electric Screwdriver

Fanttik S1 Pro Electric Screwdriver
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This cordless power screwdriver is great for taking apart items with lots of screws. It can turn up to 340 screws per charge and comes with 16 bits, including slotted, Phillips, Torx, hex, and square types. Choose from three motor-driven torque settings as well as a manual torque mode when you need a little boost. Fanttik also makes a high-end precision driver kit.

Worx 20V Leafjet Cordless Leaf Blower

Worx 20V Leafjet Cordless Leaf Blower
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This small but powerful leaf blower has a 20V, 4.0Ah battery pack for longer runtimes than other cordless models. Its turbine fan can push out air at speeds up to 125 mph, and a variable air control nozzle lets you choose between high-volume or high-speed air. Includes a standard Worx Power Share battery and charger.

DC5 PLUS Carbon Fiber Electric Drill

DC5 PLUS Carbon Fiber Electric Drill

This pen-style cordless drill from Arrowmax is ideal for hobby projects. It can drill small holes through various materials, including wood, acrylic, plastic, circuit boards, and aluminum, at speeds from 500 to 900 RPM. It features a lightweight carbon fiber body and is offered standalone or with a tiny desktop drill press for accurate and repeatable straight drilling.

Things Not to Do with Power Tools

Things Not to Do with Power Tools

Do not attempt to replicate anything you see in this video. Ever. Blacktail Studio performed a series of dangerous workshop experiments to show how bad things can get when power tools are misused. After demonstrating just how nasty table saw kickback can be, he shows what happens when an angle grinder gets loose and other power tool mishaps.

Festool CXS 18 Cordless Drill-Driver

Festool CXS 18 Cordless Drill-Driver
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The German-engineered Festool CXS 18 cordless drill-driver is powerful for its size, making quick work of screws and drilling holes in a variety of materials. It features an innovative design that provides magnetic bit storage and helps hold its large 18-volt battery. It can drill holes up to 1-3/8″ (35 mm) and screws up to 1/4″ x 9-1/2″ (6×240 mm) in wood.