Category
Drills & Drivers
The first power tool most people buy, and the one they reach for most.
Reviews
Impact Driver
Milwaukee M18FID3 Impact Driver
The most compact full-power impact driver going, with four drive modes and the pro-grade M18 range and warranty behind it.
Impact Driver
DeWalt DCF860N Impact Driver
A brushless 18V impact driver with 282Nm and three torque modes — the strongest, most controllable driver of its size, for heavy fastening on DeWalt XR.
Impact Driver
Makita DTD153 Impact Driver
A light, compact brushless impact driver with 170Nm of grunt — the everyday screw-driver for most DIYers on the Makita platform.
Hammer Drill
Makita DHP484 Hammer Drill
The brushless 18V drill tradies reach for, with the grunt and clutch a home job needs — the smartest first buy on the Makita platform.
Impact Driver
Ozito PXC 18V Impact Driver
The cheapest impact driver in the aisle, with 150Nm and a five-year warranty — plenty of tool for occasional weekend jobs on a budget.
Hammer Drill
Ryobi R18PD3 Percussion Drill
A compact percussion drill that drives, bores and hammers into brick — most of the benchmark Makita for half the money, on Ryobi ONE+.
Head to head
Metal Drill Bits
The best metal drill bit sets for Australian DIYers
Three metal drill bit sets ranked best buy first — a value DeWalt cobalt set, Milwaukee's premium RED HELIX and a budget Bosch for the odd steel job.
Impact Bit Sets
The best impact driver bit sets for Australian DIYers
Three impact-rated bit sets that survive an impact driver's hammer blows — ranked from a value 40-piece all-rounder to a 54-piece trade kit.
Cordless Drills
The best cordless drill for Australian DIYers
Three cordless drills, three ways to buy — and why the cheapest skin on the shelf is rarely the cheapest drill once the battery's on.
Impact Drivers
Makita DTD153 vs DeWalt DCF860N: which 18V impact driver should you buy?
Two premium 18V impact drivers, Makita's 170Nm against DeWalt's 282Nm — and why the right pick comes down to the battery you're already on.
Guides
Drills & Drivers
How to choose the right impact driver in Australia
How to pick an impact driver — how much torque you really need, drive modes, skin versus kit, and the head length for tight spots.
Read the guide →Drills & Drivers
Drill or impact driver — which one do you need?
Drill or impact driver? What each one is built for, how they drive a screw differently, and which to buy first if you get only one.
Read the guide →Drills & Drivers
Drill bits explained: HSS, cobalt and masonry
HSS, cobalt, masonry and the rest — which drill bit to use for each material, and why the wrong one wrecks the hole and the bit.
Read the guide →What to look for in a drill or driver
Torque
Twisting force, in Nm. Around 40Nm handles most home jobs; 50Nm and up drives long screws into hardwood without stalling.
Brushless or brushed
Brushless motors run longer on a charge and last longer, for more money. Worth it if the tool gets regular use rather than the odd weekend.
The chuck
The part that grips the bit. A metal keyless chuck holds bits tighter and wears better than the plastic ones on cheaper drills.
Battery platform
You're buying into an ecosystem, not just a tool. Pick the platform first, because every future tool shares its battery.