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“The number of teeth on the circular saw blade helps produce the right quality of cut, depending on your application” Justin Goode, Irwin 4 Multifunction tool It can cut through timber, plastic and metal, saw out grout from between tiles, flush-cut the ends off dowels and make short work of detail sanding into the tiniest of spaces. Usually sold with a basic array of blades and attachments, a multifunction tool’s magic lies in the high-speed side-to- side motion of its accessory head. The easily interchangeable attachments can be mounted at various angles, increasing the tool's adaptability and allowing you to work in confined areas. Why you need it: Breezes through seemingly impossible plunge cuts. 5 Rotary tool Boasting a maximum speed of up to 35,000RPM, this tool is compatible with miniature attachments such as grinding wheels, engraving bits and sanding drums for high-precision DIY work. If you're performing detailed tasks such as creating an intricate model, sharpening knives or engraving the kids' sports gear, the first thing you'll reach for will be your rotary tool. Acordless version is extra convenient for in-situ work, such as sanding down the edge of a sticking door without removing its hinges. Use a mini brush wheel for cleaning rust from hand tools and other objects with notches and crevices that are tricky to navigate. Why you need it: Restores lawnmower blades to razor-sharp. 6 Sander The type of power sander you choose will depend on what you're most likely to use it for. If you often do small-scale work with lots of corners and crevices, a palm sander with a triangle shaped pad will be your best option. For larger surfaces, such as sanding doors or furniture prior to painting, a random orbital sander will be your go-to ally. The sanding disc won't get into tight corners, but you don't need to double up on sanders — most multifunction tools (see 4) come with triangular pads for detail sanding. Why you need it: The ultimate lifesaver for upcycling and paint prep. 7 Circular saw This high-torque must-have tackles long, repeated cuts in materials from thick timber to plywood and metal — with the right blade. The base plate can be tilted for bevelled cuts, and raised or lowered for exact cut depths. When the cutting edge starts getting dull and sawing more slowly, upgrade the performance of your saw by choosing a high-quality replacement blade. Justin Goode at Irwin says, “More teeth on the blade will give you a finer finish, while less teeth cut more quickly and result in a rougher finish.” Why you need it: Effortlessly powers. through long, straight cuts, even in thick pieces of timber. BATTERY OR MAINS POWERED? In most cases, Andrew Murray recommends going cordless as a starting point when buying power tools. “It takes away some of the safety factors surrounding 240V electricity and the occasional issues of having a cord trailing behind you," he says. “Once you have a battery and charger pack, there's a whole range of bare tools (sold as ‘skin only’) that you can use with the same battery platform.” There is one exception, though. “There are some benefits to using a mains-powered jigsaw, as there's often more torque and strokes per minute (SPM) delivered from the motor,” Andrew explains. 78 bunnings.co.nz | (O) bunningsnz | (P) bunnings 1Flexovit 115mm multi material segmented diamond blade, $39.99, |/N: 6370869. 2 Full Boar 40 piece impact torsion bit set, $3998, I/N: 0170513. 3 Irwin ‘Marathon’ 184mm 40T circular saw blade, $36.99, |/N: 0172623. 4 Craftright 5 piece multi function tool accessory kit, $19.95, I/N: 6370711. 5 Ryobi ‘ONE+’ 18V random orbital sander, $139/ skin only (battery and charger sold separately), I/N: 6210660. 6 Ozito 145 piece rotary tool accessory kit, $17.98, |/N: 0380451. Some products are not available at all Bunnings stores, but may be ordered. Scan the QR code Find out more about choosing the right cordless drill for you: bunnings.co.nz/cordless-drill-guide '__ Read it! —
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