Cheap Tools on Sale

Anyone dealing with a snapped or worn belt on lawn equipment or a shop machine will want this on hand, since matching the exact size prevents slippage and keeps the motor from working harder than it should. Buy Now at Home Depot

Handy for anyone who swaps blades on their cutting head regularly instead of replacing the whole tool, since this fits copper and aluminum pipe without needing a specialty cutter. Buy Now at Home Depot

Anyone who's nicked a baseboard or wall while cutting knows the frustration this solves, since it keeps debris contained and shields nearby surfaces while you work. It's a small add-on worth having if you do regular sawing or grinding indoors and want to skip the extra cleanup afterward. Buy Now at Home Depot

Handy for smoothing joint compound before painting, since the open mesh design resists clogging better than standard sandpaper. Amazon has it for $11.85, about $4.62 off the $16.47 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

This gasket suits anyone maintaining or repairing plumbing fixtures where a P85078 seal cap has worn out or started leaking, keeping the seal tight without replacing the whole assembly. It's a straightforward fix for a specific part number, so check your fixture's model before buying. Buy Now at Home Depot

Rust and paint removal on metal without gouging the surface underneath is the main selling point, so this suits anyone prepping welds or cleaning up metalwork who still needs to preserve the base material. Buy Now at Amazon

Cutting clean, precise holes in metal is the job here, so this suits anyone doing fabrication or drill press work who's tired of standard twist bits wandering or burning out on steel. Buy Now at Amazon

Anyone drilling into masonry or drywall regularly will appreciate how this adapter connects your drill directly to a shop vac, cutting down on airborne dust at the source. It's $4 off the $36 list price on Amazon. Buy Now at Amazon

Torx and E-Torx sockets cover the star-shaped fasteners common in automotive, electronics, and appliance work, and having both the male and female sides in one set saves you from buying them separately. A solid pick if your current socket set keeps leaving you short when you hit a Torx fastener. Buy Now at Walmart

This swivel gun is built for high-pressure cleaning jobs like driveways, siding, or heavy equipment, and the swivel connection helps cut down on hose kinking and wrist strain during longer sessions. At $42.39, that's $10.60 (20%) off the $52.99 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Anyone tackling mixed cuts on plywood, framing lumber, or trim will find the 40-tooth count balances speed and a clean edge without needing to swap blades between tasks. Buy Now at Home Depot

Update: The price has changed to $23.99 since this was originally published.

Handy for anyone who washes their own car and wants a thicker, clinging soap layer to loosen grime before rinsing, and it attaches to most standard pressure washers; it's $6 off the list price at $22. Buy Now at Amazon

A solid pick if you're setting up an air compressor or fluid transfer system and need extra reach without sacrificing pressure, especially for garage or shop setups where the compressor sits far from where you're working. Buy Now at Home Depot

Machinists and DIYers who drill and thread holes regularly will save time with this set, since each bit drills and taps in one pass instead of switching tools mid-job. Buy Now at Amazon

Anyone drilling clean holes through concrete, brick, or masonry for conduit or plumbing work will get more mileage out of the diamond coating than a standard carbide bit, and having 10 sizes on hand means you won't be stuck mid-project without the right diameter. Buy Now at Home Depot

This set makes sense for anyone running wiring or plumbing lines through wall studs and joists, since the flexible extensions let you drill at angles a rigid bit can't reach. It's $5 off the list price at Amazon. Buy Now at Amazon

Fine-tooth blades like this one are worth having on hand for cabinetry, trim, or plywood cuts where a clean, splinter-free edge matters more than speed. Buy Now at Home Depot

Handy for anyone whose driveway or siding project keeps them working far from the outlet, since 100 feet of kink-resistant hose means less time repositioning the machine, and it's currently $5 off the $42 list price on Amazon. Buy Now at Amazon

Odd fractional sizes like 63/64" aren't something every hardware store stocks, so this is worth keeping on hand if your projects call for precise hole diameters that standard bit sets skip over. The reduced shank lets it chuck into drills that can't otherwise handle a bit this wide, making it useful for anyone working with less powerful equipment. Buy Now at Amazon