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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 advises. “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,” he explains. sharpening knives or engraving the kids’ sports gear, the first thing you'll reach for will be your rotary tool. A cordless 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. LEFT Ozito ‘PXC’ PXMFTS-O18 18V multi function tool, $64, I/N: 0353560 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 and above) 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. “The number of teeth on the circular saw blade helps produce the right quality of cut, depending on your application” Justin Goode, Irwin 72. bunnings.com.au | (O) bunnings | (P) bunnings 1 Flexovit 125mm diamond multi blade, $28.26, I/N: 6370870. 2 Full Boar 40 piece impact torsion bit set, $42.15, I/N: 0170513. 3 Irwin 184mm 4OT circular saw blade, $29.48, I/N: 0172623. 4 Craftright 5 piece multi function tool accessory kit, $23.98, I/N: 6370711. 5 Craftright 198 piece rotary tool kit, $19.98, I/N: 0193237. 6 Ryobi ‘ONE+’ 18V random orbital sander, $109/skin only (battery and charger sold separately), I/N: 6210660. 7 Full Boar 125mm multi-purpose strip disc, $16.48, I/N: 0216612. Some products are not available at all Bunnings stores, but may be ordered. Keep in mind... ™ When using power tools, always wear the recommended safety gear and always follow the manufacturer's instructions for set-up and use. = If using a drill or circular saw to cut timber, work in a well-ventilated area.
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