POWER TOOLS
Senco TN41P1P 16-Gauge Finish Nailer $190
We were impressed with how fast we could work with Senco's pneumatic 16-gauge finish nailer. It has two firing modes. The first, with one pull of the trigger firing a single nail, is great for precision and accuracy.
The second, holding the trigger down to fire a nail every time the tip is pressed against the material, is best where speed is the priority. The finish nailer's oil-free design eliminates some of the maintenance associated with pneumatic nail guns, and it also features a quick-release latch to easily clear jams.
POWER TOOLS
Bosch GHO 18V-26N Professional Handheld Planer $229
With a maximum cutting width of 3/4 inches and depth of 3/32 inch, Bosch's Professional handheld planer makes quick work of flattening or leveling wood surfaces. Shavings can be directed out either side into the included dust bag, or you can connect a separate dust collector. Cutting depth can be adjusted via a 28-position knob for precise control of workpiece thickness. And the Professional planer comes with a spare cutting blade, stored in the side of the tool body.
ACCESSORIES
Grabo Pro-Lifter 20 Vacuum-Assist Panel Lift Tool $299 Moving a bunch of sheets of drywall or plywood by yourself can be an awkward endeavor. Usually, it isn't even the weight that's the problem-it's getting a secure handhold on the 4-foot-wide material. Grabo's Pro-Lifter 20 changes all that, allowing you to put a handle anywhere you want on the panel. The Pro-Lifter uses vacuum to suck itself onto the surface and can hold up to 330 pounds per handle. We found it didn't matter whether the surface was smooth or rough; it stayed put wherever we placed it.
ACCESSORIES
Diablo Amped Carbide Reciprocating Saw Blades $16-$22
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