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Every tool we've reviewed, in one place — scored out of 5, specs verified, and judged on what it's like to own, not just what's on the box. Browse by category from the homepage.
P2 Dust Mask
On Site Safety P2 Flat-Fold Mask
A valved P2 flat-fold from a real Australian safety brand — folds flat for storage, seals well, and carries a genuine AS/NZS 1716 rating for wood, plaster and silica dust.
Random Orbital Sander
Bosch EasyOrbit 18V-10 Sander
A light, low-dust random orbital sander and the cheapest way into cordless — a tidy pick for weekend finishing, if you're on Bosch's green batteries.
Respirator
3M Reusable Half-Face Respirator
A reusable half-face respirator with twist-on cartridges that block paint fumes and fine dust — the easy step up from disposable masks.
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.
Angle Grinder
Makita DGA504 Angle Grinder
A brushless 125mm grinder with kickback detection that cuts power before the disc bites back — a safe, sensible skin for the Makita platform.
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.
Circular Saw
DeWalt DCS570N Circular Saw
A brushless 184mm cordless circular saw with the full depth of cut — framing-and-decking power without the lead, for anyone already on DeWalt XR.
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.
Blower
Ryobi One+ Brushless Blower
Ryobi's lightest cordless blower, grabbed one-handed for paths, decks and sawdust — an easy add if your shed's already on ONE+.
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+.