Cheap Tools on Sale

Sanding between coats on finishes or clearcoats gets a lot smoother with 1,500-grit film discs like these, since the film backing holds up better than paper under fine-grit work. A pack of 20 gives you enough discs to get through a full project without stopping mid-job to reorder. Buy Now at Amazon

Designed for demolition work, this blade handles nails, screws, wood, and drywall in one go, which makes it a useful pickup if you regularly swap blades depending on the material you're cutting. Buy Now at Home Depot

Set of 15 pads covers the full grit range from grinding down chips to bringing out a mirror shine, so it suits anyone finishing concrete, stone, or tile without buying grits separately over time. Amazon has it for $21.86, about $2 off the $24.29 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Anyone replacing worn cutting parts on a larger saw will find this useful, since a 20-inch bar and chain set covers thicker logs and bigger felling jobs than shorter combos allow. It's priced at $37.53, about $13 (26%) off the $50.99 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Anyone maintaining a chainsaw for firewood cutting or land clearing will want a spare bar and chain on hand to swap out when the original dulls or gets damaged, and this 18-inch combo fits that need. It's priced at $43.34, about $8 off the $51 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Covers most common drilling and driving needs in one kit, which makes it a practical starting point for someone building out a basic tool collection or replacing a worn-down assortment. Buy Now at Home Depot

A solid pick for anyone doing regular fastener work who wants a single kit that covers a wide range of socket and nut driver sizes without hunting down individual pieces. Buy Now at Walmart

Longer 12-inch blades at 18 TPI are suited for cutting through metal pipe, conduit, or sheet metal where shorter blades would bind or lose control of the cut. Buy Now at Home Depot

Handy for anyone drilling in tight corners like behind cabinets or in wall studs, since the flexible shaft lets the bit bend around obstacles a rigid one can't. It's $5.78 (about 21%) off the $27.99 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Skil's PWR Core 40 battery system lets this trimmer head attach to other tools in the line, so it's worth a look if you already own compatible Skil PWR Core 40 equipment or plan to. At $57, that's $32 off the $89 list price. Buy Now at Walmart

Shear pins are a wear item on two-stage snow blowers, designed to break before the auger drive does when the machine hits ice or debris. Keeping a few spares on hand means you're not stuck mid-storm waiting on a part. Buy Now at Home Depot

Anyone drilling into metal regularly will notice the difference cobalt makes over standard bits, since it holds up to heat and resists dulling much longer. The 13-piece range covers most common sizes, so it's a solid pick for a home workshop or garage without needing to buy bits one at a time. Buy Now at Walmart

Designed for reaching gutters, high windows, or other hard-to-access areas without a ladder, this kit suits anyone who wants more control over where water or cleaning solution lands from a distance. Buy Now at Walmart

Auger drill bits like these attach to any standard power drill and let you bore holes quickly for bulbs, seedlings, or fence posts without hand-digging. At $20, that's about $5 off the $25 list price for a four-pack. Buy Now at Walmart

A wood auger bit in this size is a practical addition for anyone drilling large-diameter holes through framing lumber, timber, or rough wood where a standard spade bit tends to wander or tear out. Buy Now at Home Depot

Keeps your existing drill bits cutting cleanly instead of replacing them, which saves money over time if you drill frequently. At $36, it's $4 off the $40 list price. Buy Now at Walmart

Woodworkers doing pocket-hole joinery will want a backup bit on hand since these snap or dull with heavy use, and this two-pack runs $1.17 below the list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Handy for anyone making long rip cuts in plywood or sheet goods who wants table-saw-level straight lines without owning a table saw, and at $70 that's $20 off the $90 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Handy to stock up on if you do your own suspension or steering work, since ball joint assemblies tend to wear out in pairs and having extras on hand saves a second trip mid-job. Buy Now at Home Depot