It's Christmas time, which means...New tools!

Originally Posted by Sirscrapalot

Alright, so the holidays are fast approaching an I'm being bugged for things I want. I'm not really one to ask for stuff, but I do need to add some tools to my current assortment.

So therefore...I come to the experts.

First up...

A work bench. I have one currently, which is in dire need of replacement, well not really but I'd like a better one. I could build one, but I don't have the time of late to do so, so I'm looking to just buy one of the ones you just throw together. I've seen this one from HF..have any of you used one such as this? Wood Workbench - 60" Wood Workbench w/ 4 Drawers It would be doing double duty, as a scrap breakdown table, an for my woodworking that I do on the side.

Second..I need a good power saw, again I'm looking at HF as it would be a gift from the family, an I don't want to break their pocket books. Thoughts on this one.. Reciprocating Saw w/ Rotating Handle

They've got another for a little more, but not as good of customer reviews (3 1/2 stars vs the first one at 4 stars).

Third...a new drill, for when my old one goes. Again this is all from HF. First one Cordless Drill/Driver with Keyless Chuck, 3/8", 18 Volt

2nd one Cordless Drill/Driver and Flashlight Kit, 3/8", 18 Volt



First is only 19.99, 2nd is 22.99 but I get a flashlight& charger! lol. Any of you used either of these? An if so thoughts? They have another for 19.99 that comes with a charger, bout the only difference I see tween the 2.

Your thoughts an opinions on the above would be quite helpful. I know a lot of you buy from HF hence my coming here to get opinions. Yes I could buy big fancy brand names, but its not my wallet that will be paying for them.

Now I need to go browse some more, as I'm still in need of a angle grinder, a new BFH ( Mine gets used a lot), an some other items I won't pester you all over.

Thanks ahead of time!

Sirscrapalot - Tool time on the Sandbar.

i have both the saw and the drill and they both do not disappoint ... just make sure you get the plug in and not the battery powered sawzall ... not sure how they are even allowed to sale the battery powered sawzall .... 4-5 cuts and the battery gets weak ...