It’s become a stand-up punch line over the years, but guys like power tools. There are multiple reasons why. On the practical side, they’re labor saving devices. They save time. They make the end result of work more refined than that of ye olde’ muscle driven tools.
Still, let’s not kid ourselves. Men like power tools for the first half of that compound term. It’s the power that makes the attractive — the masculine satisfaction of enforcing a man’s creative will onto inanimate objects that can only offer the resistance of their tensile strength.
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Noting this popularity, power tools make an absolute slam-dunk, gold star choice for summer gift giving. The warm weather months across America make a perfect time to get special projects done. Nothing makes taking on extra labor more appealing than knowing you’re going to open a shiny new power tool before settling into work.
Below you’ll find a summer gift guide featuring new power tool options from multiple manufacturers that we tested and certified. Some of the tools here are intended for more occasional home use, while others buck up for more heavy duty for men who make their living with their power tools. You should find something that’ll fit your needs somewhere in the mix — whether your shopping for someone else or sensibly giving yourself something fun.
2016 Summer Power Tools Guide
Summer is the perfect time for those home repairs and improvement projects. These power tools can help you get the job in time for a cold beer at sunset.
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2016 Summer Power Tools
The 20V MAX XR LI-ION BRUSHLESS COMPACT DRILL/DRIVER KIT offers both a durable drill and a driver to keep your hand-driven socket wrench in the tool box. Both tools offer a good hedged bet between casual home use and professional use.
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2016 Summer Power Tools
The Kobalt 10-in 15-Amp Single Bevel Sliding Compound Laser Miter Saw is a serious piece of kit for any home handyman. Once assembled, it provides accurate and solid cuts with ample safety precautions built into its frame.
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2016 Summer Power Tools
The 20V MAX* XR HIGH TORQUE 1/2" IMPACT WRENCH can be put to work for everything from project assembly to automotive use. It packs enough torque to mount lug nuts or drive longer bolts.
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2016 Summer Power Tools
The PORTER-CABLE 18-Gauge 20-Volt Max Brad Cordless Nailer with Battery — along with all of the PORTER-CABLE cordless nail guns — provide reliable performance without the need of an air compressor.
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2016 Summer Power Tools
The 20V MAX* LITHIUM ION CIRCULAR SAW KIT is the easiest to master amongst all of the Dewalt power saw offerings. It's lightweight, reliable, powerful and (most important) safe.
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2016 Summer Power Tools
The Black+Decker SMARTECH Collection of tools and appliances make the companies newest offering "smart," interacting with a free smartphone app to monitor everything from project status to battery life.
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2016 Summer Power Tools
The 20V MAX* 1/2" LITHIUM ION DRILL/DRIVER KIT is a quality option for home handyman applications, offering a two speed motor, LED work light and battery monitor.
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2016 Summer Power Tools
The 20V MAX* CORDLESS COMPACT RECIPROCATING SAW KIT packs a heavy-duty power hand saw perfect for cutting pipe, plastic tubing and other construction materials.
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2016 Summer Power Tools
The 20V MAX* XR 1/4" 3-SPEED IMPACT DRIVER is a stand alone offering from Dewalt. Its compact size make it a good option for driving bolts in tight squeezes.
