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Drill and Driver Combo

Any beginner should start with a drill and driver combo as their first power tools. A drill and impact driver are each useful in their own way, but it’s much cheaper and more convenient to buy them together. That way you avoid multiple batteries/chargers laying around your shop.

The DeWalt 20-Volt Max Lithium Ion Drill Driver/Impact Driver Combo Kit is an excellent choice for any woodworker out there. These models feature a compact and lightweight design, LED lights, and ergonomic handles for comfort and control. The kit also includes two 1.3 amp-hour (Ah) batteries, a battery charger and carrying bag.

With more than 36,000 five-star reviews on Amazon, this combo kit is the real deal. Here are a few power tools storage ideas to help you organize your workshop.

Pros

• Strong 20V motors;
• Great battery life;
• More than 200 other DeWalt tools use the same batteries;
• Three-year warranty.

Cons

• Wish they had larger Ah batteries.

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Router

A router is one of the most versatile woodworking tools in the shop and my go-to. By spinning cutters or bits at speeds between 6,000 and 24,000 revolutions per minute (RPM), a router can create slots and grooves, shape edges, straighten material and even make joinery.

Routers are powerful, usually rated between 1-3/4- and 3-1/4-horsepower (hp). Each come with 1/4-inch and 1/2-inch collets for bits with different sized shafts. If a fence is added, the router tracks along the board’s edge, or a plunge base allows precise depth cutting.

The variable speed Makita D-Handle Router features a 2-1/4-hp motor and comfortable pistol-grip handle for extra stability. It comes with a smooth start system, trigger lock button and sturdy grip that can be adjusted for right-handers and lefties.

Pros

• Pistol grip handle;
• Powerful motor;
• Quiet.

Cons

• Expensive;
• Base must be removed to access collet.

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