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New to DIY. Are multi tools recommended? (mander.xyz)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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See title. I have only very little tools so far, screwdriver with plenty of bits, hammer, drill. I've been thinking of buying more tools for general purpose home improvement. I like to work with wood, unsure what I will expand into later. Is a multitool a good fit for me?

If yes any recommendations what I want to look out for when buying one? If no any alternate recommendations?

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

For home DIY, I find that having an impact driver, with a good set of impact ready drill bits and a variety of screw tips to be more useful than just a drill.

I kinda disagree. A good handheld electric drill can handle any variety of drill bits and screw bits. For most stuff, an impact driver isn't really needed. I have this one, for example.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yeah that's what I do and haven't had any issues. I still wonder about some of my more exotic bits. 🤣

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Oh by the way, if you wanna get to know new tools, check out Adam Savage on YouTube. Anytime he talks about tools (or nearly everything actually) you learn so many new things and.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Will do. I've been looking for something like that thanks!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

The same can be said for an impact driver. Another benefit being that it’s extremely easy to use. I work in the trades, and for most everyone, the drill only comes out for specialty tasks where it serves better. Otherwise the impact driver is the daily do-all tool. Usually lighter in weight, and less cumbersome as well.

Edit: forgot to add that the impact driver also takes up less real estate and can fit in places most drills can’t.