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Milwaukee M18 6pc Cordless Lithium-Ion Tool Combo Kit (2696-26)
Original price was: £794.98.£745.48Current price is: £745.48.
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VonHaus 430mm Manual Tile Cutter – Straight-Edge Hand Cutter for Ceramic & Glazed Floor/Wall Tiles – Accurate Measurement Guide – Tungsten Carbide Scoring Wheel
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Bosch Cordless Robot Lawn Mower VISIMOW18V-100 (For Lawns up to 100 m², Cutting Width: 16 cm, Height of Cut: 20-60 mm, incl Battery and Charger)
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WORX WR202E Landroid Vision Robotic Lawn Mower – 250m² Patented AIA Mowing Multi-Zone, Auto Charging, 20V PowerShare Battery, Rain Sensor, Cut-to-Edge Technology, App-Controlled, 2025 Model
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DeWalt DT2160QZ Jigsaw Blades for Metal T-Shank HSS T118A (Pack of 5)
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Bosch Laser Spirit Level EasyLevel with wall Mount (Laser line for Flexible Alignment on Walls and Laser Point for Easy Height Transfer, in Cardboard Box)
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Laser Level with Tripod Green Cross Line Lazer Leveler Tool-Yellow
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Nikotek Laser Level, Self-Leveling Green Line Laser with Horizontal and Vertical Lines for Construction and Picture Hanging, Battery Included
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Slice 10491 Utility Knife, Finger Friendly Ceramic, Auto Retracts for Safety, Heavy Metal Handle, Comfortable Grip, Stores Extra, Ambidextrous, Easy Change, Non-Locking Blade
Original price was: £28.06.£27.34Current price is: £27.34.
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Makita DHP484Z 18V Li-Ion LXT Brushless Combi Drill, Battery Powered, Blue – Batteries and Charger Not Included
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DEWALT DCH253N-XJ SDS Plus Body Only Rotary Hammer Drill, 18V XR Lithium-Ion, Battery Powered, Yellow/Black
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Bosch Cross line Laser Quigo with Universal clamp MM 2 (Easy and Precise Alignment with Flexible Positioning of the Tool Thanks to the Universal clamp)
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RYOBI 18V ONE+ 33cm Lawn Mower (Battery & Charger Excluded)
Original price was: £177.99.£160.20Current price is: £160.20.
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Power tools buying guide
Power tools, hand tools and garden kit, compared honestly
UK Tool Store brings together more than 12,000 power tools, hand tools and garden tools from the brands UK trades rely on, including DeWalt, Makita, Bosch, Milwaukee, Ryobi and Einhell. Every product links straight to Amazon UK, so you get Amazon’s prices, delivery and returns without wondering which listing is the real one. Think of this page as a quick power tools buying guide: what to look at first, and where to go next.
Power tools buying guide: choosing the right tool
Start with the job, not the tool. Drilling and fastening, cutting, sanding and grinding are different tasks, each with tools designed for them, and buying the right one saves time and money. A combi drill handles most drilling jobs in wood, metal and masonry, while an impact driver sinks long screws and bolts with far more torque. For cutting, circular saws make faster straight cuts in sheet material, jigsaws follow curves and mitre saws give precise, clean angle cuts for skirting and frames, which is why they are essential for woodworking. Sanders smooth timber before finishing, angle grinders cut and shape metal and tile, and nail guns make fastening on framing, fencing and construction jobs far faster.
Cordless or corded: pick your power source
Most people now buy cordless power tools, and the battery is the big decision. Once you own a couple of 18V packs, every bare tool you add costs far less, so stick with one platform where you can. A brushless motor runs cooler, lasts longer and gets more work from each charge, so performance and efficiency both improve. Corded power tools still make sense for table saws, SDS breakers and planers that run all day, because they cost less and deliver full power until the job is done. Our cordless drill battery guide explains voltage and amp hours, and corded vs cordless saws shows when the cable is worth keeping.
What to check before you buy
Compare like with like, because two drills that look the same can offer very different performance. Check whether a listing is a bare tool (body only) or a kit with batteries and charger, look at torque and speed settings on drills, blade size and depth of cut on saws, and whether the tool takes the batteries you already own. Our guide to building a cordless tool kit covers which power tools to buy first for DIY projects and trade work, and brushless vs brushed tools explains whether the extra cost is worth it.
Hand tools and garden tools
Good hand tools outlive any battery, and spanners, sockets, screwdrivers and measuring kit are where buying quality once really pays off. Our lawn and garden range covers mowers, hedge trimmers, leaf blowers and pressure washers, and tool storage keeps it all organised.
Power tool safety tips and maintenance
Our top safety tips are simple. Read the manual, wear eye and ear protection and check for hidden cables and pipes before drilling. Keep blades and bits sharp, clean dust from vents after use and store batteries indoors over winter. The Health and Safety Executive has clear safety guidance for anyone using power tools at work, and our angle grinder safety guide covers one of the riskiest tools in the box.
Common questions
What power tools should a beginner buy first?
A cordless combi drill is the best first power tool, followed by an impact driver, a jigsaw or circular saw and a sander. Those four cover most household DIY projects, from putting up shelves to building a garden planter. Buy them on one 18V battery platform and the bare tools cost far less.
How are power tools classified by power source?
Power tools are corded (mains powered), cordless (battery powered, usually 12V, 18V or 36V) or petrol and air powered for heavy outdoor and pneumatic work. Cordless tools are the most portable, corded tools give unlimited runtime and petrol suits big garden machinery away from a socket.
How do power tools differ from hand tools?
Power tools do the same tasks far faster and with less effort, so they bring real efficiency to repetitive drilling, cutting and sanding. Hand tools still win for precision, small adjustments and jobs where a motor would be overkill.
What are power tools used for in construction and woodworking?
In construction, SDS drills, impact drivers, circular saws and nail guns handle drilling masonry, fixing and framing. In woodworking, mitre saws, table saws, routers and sanders give the precision cuts and smooth finishes that hand tools take far longer to match.
What safety precautions should I take with power tools?
Wear eye and ear protection, keep guards in place, clamp the workpiece, unplug or remove the battery before changing blades and check for hidden cables and pipes before drilling.
Do you sell tools?
No. We compare tools and link to Amazon UK, which handles the order, delivery and any returns. We earn a small commission when you buy, at no extra cost to you.
Should I buy a bare tool or a kit?
If you already own batteries for that brand, a bare tool (body only) is far cheaper. If not, a kit with two batteries and a charger is usually the better buy.
Which cordless tool brand is best?
There isn’t one best brand. Makita and DeWalt suit trades, Ryobi and Einhell give DIYers the widest choice for less, and Milwaukee M12 is hard to beat for compact kit. Pick the platform that covers the tools you’ll actually use.
We don’t sell tools. We help you pick them.
No stock to shift means no reason to push one brand over another. If a cheaper tool does the job, we’ll tell you.