Power Tool with Multiple Usages to Save Us from Owning Multiple Tools

Succulent on 21/05/2022 - 17:28

What is one power tool that you think worth to own for home use as it has "multiple usages". In the spirit of ozbargain, those that made it to this list should be the one that can replace more than one tools. Maybe it wont be as efficient if we buy each tool for its each own purposes, but as long as it works and saving $$ from buying multiple tools, it can be in this list. You get the idea.

I'll start based on the earlier question that I have from this Thread
- Jet blower: Blowing leaves, cleaning out shed, drying car, blowing charcoal for BBQ

  • Hammer Driver Drill: Screwdriving, drilling through wood, drilling through masonry (This made it to the list as it can replace drill driver, which cant drill through masonry, and impact driver). So rather than owning 3 different tools, we can just use this one tool.

  • Reciprocating Saw: Cutting, wood, metal, tree branches, removing small tree stump, trimming/pruning bushes/hedges

  • Line Trimmer: Trimming grass and it can also work as an edger

Home & Garden Power Tool

Comments

  • c64 on 21/05/2022 - 17:33
    +4

    a hammer is the only tool you need …

  • AndyC1 on 21/05/2022 - 17:45
    +5

    Lighter as :
    1) Can start the wood BBQ
    2) Can start GAS BBQ
    3) Can start wood heater
    4) Can start GAS heater
    5) Can start flame thrower if you have one
    6) Can start house fire if you want to go to jail.
    7) Can piss you off as it does not work.
    8) Can hide it in your pocket and … sorry not PG rated.

  • payton on 21/05/2022 - 17:47
    +2

    blowing charcoal for BBQ

    Thanks for the trip down memory lane, OP
    https://youtu.be/K8FwMlkoxjI

    • Succulent on 21/05/2022 - 18:08

      I wonder if someone nearby called fire dept haha..

  • Mechz on 21/05/2022 - 18:31
    +3

    A mobile phone so you can book someone to come and do the work for you.

  • bloom on 21/05/2022 - 18:33

    I do all my handy man work with a leatherman pocket knife

  • kizzy on 21/05/2022 - 18:43
    +2

    +1 for the drill. You can also attach a drain auger, wire brush, caramel wheel etc.

  • SF3 on 21/05/2022 - 18:48
    +1

    Hammer so that everything can look like a nail.

  • Nugs on 21/05/2022 - 19:52
    -3

    Never needed myself, but circular saw blade can be fitted to disc grinder. Probably best suited for small cut off jobs where might use a handsaw.
    https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/165331703157?chn=ps&norover=1&mk…
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    • apsilon on 21/05/2022 - 20:02
      +6

      That sounds like an incredibly bad idea. Apart from the wrong speed there's no base plate to work off so the risk of twisting the blade and having it catch and throw either the material, saw or both would be fairly high. Kick back isn't fun even with the proper tool.

    • Peter Enis on 21/05/2022 - 21:14

      Not for me, I like having limbs thanks.

    • brendanm on 21/05/2022 - 21:54

      Cheap garbage with no max rpm recommendation, to be used in a grinder that can turn 12,000rpm, what could possibly go wrong? Circular saws will generally go 4000ish rpm max.

      • Euphemistic on 21/05/2022 - 22:12
        +1

        They had a circ saw type blade for a grinder at work. I installed it once turned it on and quickly shut it off and removed it. Just felt too dangerous.

        • mapax on 21/05/2022 - 22:16

          The only time I’ve seen them used successfully is for rough cutting/tearing down cool room panels, but even then it was pretty sketchy.

      • skillet on 23/05/2022 - 08:55

        The welded tungsten tips gets dislodge at 12,000rpm and puncture operators lungs like a bullet.

        These blades are not balanced at 12,000rpm it will self destruct upon contact with very strong material or stone or hard screws embedded in wood.

        Don't try to be funny, circ blades on grinders are very dangerous.

        • brendanm on 23/05/2022 - 09:34

          Where was I trying to be funny? I was pointing out that it's a stupid idea.

          • skillet on 23/05/2022 - 12:46

            @brendanm: Sorry I was concreting your point, if you have misunderstood my intention. But its funny because I have seen lots of kids cartoon robots arms with circ saw blades.

  • Peter Enis on 21/05/2022 - 21:24

    Those renovator / multi tools are actually ok. Still I don't use it anywhere near as much as my cordless drill which I would rate my no 1 used electric tool. But they definitely meet your criteria as a multi use tool.
    Reciprocating saw also gets a good workout as you've already mentioned, great for building work plus in the garden. Mine is used all the time in the garden cutting small trees, palms etc.

    • Succulent on 21/05/2022 - 21:56

      I find that I use less of my cordless drill when building furniture from IKEA. With the power tool, sometimes either I am "over"screwing them (and damage the screws' head) or it goes in angle and breached the side of the furniture. To prevent this, I usually used my screw driver to ensure that it goes in straight and planning to continue them with the cordless drill. But most of the time i just continue the rest with screwdriver.

      For unscrewing, the cordless drill is my best friend!

      • apsilon on 22/05/2022 - 07:09

        Does your drill not have clutch adjustment?

  • Euphemistic on 21/05/2022 - 21:46

    Think you’ve pretty much got it. Hammer drill/driver is handy and can do a lot.

    Reciprocating saw is good for cutting, but not great for accurate cutting. I find the blade tends to wander. Great for demo type work. No good if you want a straight cut for a cabinet.

    Multi tool is pretty handy and versatile.

    Of my cordless tool skins the hammer drill, circular saw and multi tool probably get the most work. Impact driver gets used a fair bit too but can survive with a drill (with decent torque).

    • Succulent on 21/05/2022 - 22:04

      What do people usually use circular saw for. Is this more for building custom size furniture? Most of the time I only deal with IKEA stuff where everything already pre cut and pre drilled.

      Googling multitool now, thanks for the input. Looks like there are a lot of application for sanding and grinding where I havent unlocked the skill yet. Still new to DIY world.

      • Euphemistic on 21/05/2022 - 22:10
        +1

        Get the hammer drill/driver. Only get additional tools as you need them. Stuff like sanding and grinding comes into its own if you are starting to build/construct stuff from scratch.

        Circ saw is good for long straight cuts.

  • barge-in hunter on 22/05/2022 - 08:45

    I've got an older version of this, and it's fantastic. Done a number of bigger diy projects with it.

    https://www.blackanddecker.com/solutions/matrix

    • Euphemistic on 22/05/2022 - 09:42

      I remember my old man had a similar setup when I was a kid. Add ons for his electric drill. Good idea in theory to reduce costs, but I suspect modern dedicated cordless skins are more effective. A drill motor is designed for a specific speed and torque. Other tools require different power specs and are easier to use in the correct form factor. I recall his drill/circ saw was a bit awkward to use.

      • barge-in hunter on 22/05/2022 - 10:41

        There will always be trade offs. The current generation of these have reasonable ergonomics.

        But to the point of the post, it's one tool that provides lots of different uses - maybe not as well as standalone tools, but saves owning one of each.

  • saltypete on 22/05/2022 - 09:28
    +1

    Have to go the cordless hammer drill.
    You can add other tools as needed later.
    For hand tools buy quality - really the best you can afford and don’t lend them - in fact don’t let people even look at them!

  • bamzero on 22/05/2022 - 11:39

    I've tried applying this theory to the kitchen, thinking twice before buying any more single function appliances :)

    For tools though, sometimes you just need the right one for the job. Since most of mine get light use I've got a lot of Ozito PXC stuff now, most bought cheap on clearance/sale.

    Not sure of anything to add to your list though, unless you go camping. Not quite the multi use you mean but the blower comes in handy there, cordless worklights are great campsite lights, and the hybrid inflator gets good use both at the campsite and at home.

  • Mostly Fanless on 22/05/2022 - 13:54
    +1

    The only one you really need is the driver drill. Spend the money to get a good one, preferable to buying multiple poor quality tools. But also consider what you may need in future and try to pick a brand that has those so you don't need to buy a full kit (more batteries and charger) in future. Get other tools when you find that you really do need them. For pruning, get a good hand saw (or saws, depending). If that won't do it, get an electric chainsaw (corded). Stumps…. do you have a good shovel and crowbar? If that won't do it, either get professional help or leave the darn thing where it is :) Cutting metal… what sort of metal? A hacksaw or tin snips will usually be cleaner than a recip saw, recip saw is a bit of a last resort. And remember there's a point where using the wrong tool really is dangerous… good luck :)

  • Succulent on 22/05/2022 - 22:29

    Thanks for the inputs everyone!

  • skillet on 23/05/2022 - 09:13

    Just the drill with lots of attachments. My list so far…

    Soft bristle brushes - for scrubbing wooden frames before paint
    Medium bristle brushes - good for the shower screen, car tyres
    Hard bristle brushes - good for dirty carpets and the deck
    Velcro backing pads - polishing, sanding, wax, buffing you name it, super useful
    Paint mixer - need I say more?
    Wire twister
    Countersink, deburring tool
    Right angle attachment
    WaterPump attachment
    Rivetting attachment
    Shearing attachment
    Nibbler attachment
    Flex shaft attachment
    Saw attachment
    Drill sharpener (poor to average)
    Drillstand

    Hole saw, drill bits, screw bits, nut drivers, spade bits, forstner bits, auger drills the list goes on and on…

    And best of all converts any pencil sharpener into powered sharpener.

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