Power & Hand Tools

More than 13,000 listings cover cordless tools, hand tools and the batteries that keep them running. Cordless options include brushless impact wrenches, oscillating multi-tools, angle grinders, ratchets and caulking guns, many built to run on Milwaukee M18 or DEWALT 20V packs, along with replacement batteries from Futurebatt and others. The hand-tool side has WORKPRO and DURATECH kits, impact socket sets, ratcheting wrench sets, torque screwdrivers, insulated hex keys, pocket-hole and doweling jigs, tool belts and folding knives from makers such as Kizer.

Choose a battery platform first and stay with it; batteries are the costly part, and tools that share a charger are easier to live with. Many third-party tools here are sold as compatible with one brand's battery, so confirm the voltage and slide pattern (M18, 20V MAX, Black+Decker LBX) and whether the listing is tool-only or includes a battery and charger. Brushless motors run cooler and do more work per charge than brushed ones. For impact tools, read torque and drive size together: a 1/2-inch drive at several hundred ft-lbs is for lug nuts and suspension work, while 3/8-inch suits general mechanical jobs. Hand sockets are usually chrome vanadium; impact sockets should be chrome molybdenum.

Lithium-ion packs should not be charged below freezing, so bring batteries in from a cold truck or garage and let them reach room temperature first. Use impact-rated sockets on impact wrenches, as polished chrome sockets can crack. Insulated tools rated to 1,000 V are meant for work near energised parts, but they never replace switching off the circuit.

Frequently asked questions

Are aftermarket batteries safe to use in my tools?

A well-built compatible battery with protection circuitry can work well, but quality varies between makers. Look for protection against overcharge, over-discharge and overheating, and match the voltage exactly. Watch the first few charges; a pack that runs hot, swells or will not hold a charge should be retired and taken to a battery recycling drop-off.

What does tool only or bare tool mean?

It means the listing includes the tool itself but no battery or charger. Bare tools make sense when you already own batteries on the same platform. Check the title and description carefully, because a kit and a bare tool can look identical in photos, and a kit may include one battery or two.

What is the difference between a 3.0Ah and a 6.0Ah battery?

Amp-hours measure capacity, so at the same voltage a 6.0Ah pack holds about twice the energy of a 3.0Ah pack and runs roughly twice as long. Larger packs are heavier and bulkier, though, so many people keep a compact pack for drills and drivers and a high-capacity one for grinders, saws and impact wrenches.

Do I need a torque wrench or a torque screwdriver?

It depends on the fastener size. Torque screwdrivers cover small values in inch-pounds, such as electronics, bicycle components and scope mounts. Torque wrenches handle larger fasteners in foot-pounds or newton-metres, like wheel nuts and engine parts. Using either one stops you from stripping threads or leaving a critical bolt too loose.