Power tools make every job easier. Gone are the days when DIY enthusiasts had to struggle with old-fashioned screwdrivers, borers, saws, or sanding blocks. For those who are new to the world of DIY, power tools are even more helpful and important, but these machines can also appear quite intimidating to first-timers. Buildit provides an expert guide to the most important power tools, including drills, saws, and sanders.

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Essential Power Tools

For the first-time power tool buyer, there are a handful of devices that you should prioritise. Let’s take a look at the top five in order of importance:

1. Cordless drill/ screwdriver: Perhaps the most essential power tool that every home DIY enthusiast needs is a combined drill/ screwdriver. Depending on which model you buy, you get the machine together with a variety of screwdriver heads and drill bits. A cordless driver is a versatile and extremely handy tool that you can use for a variety of jobs, from installing shelves to assembling furniture.
   
   
2. Electric saw: Next to drilling and driving in screws, sawing is likely to be your next most important DIY function. Electric saws come in so many shapes and sizes. Perhaps the most universally applicable one would be a circular saw. For most people, a light, handheld model would be best. If you are a more advanced enthusiast and are likely to do a lot of woodworking, you can always get a larger table-mounted version.
   
   
3. Sander: Next up, particularly if you plan to do a lot of woodwork or furniture restoration, you will need a power sander. It could be a belt sander or an orbital one. Belt sanders are better for larger, rougher surfaces.
   
   
4. Heat gun: This is a useful tool if you need to strip paint and perform a variety of other home improvement tasks.
   
   
5. Angle grinder: This one isn’t for all home handymen, but it is essential for a multitude of heavy-duty jobs, including cutting stone, metal, and concrete. 

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