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A Forstner bit set is the tool to have when you need clean, flat-bottomed holes in wood, whether for hinges, dowels, or woodworking joinery where a standard twist bit leaves too rough a result. At $33, that's about $4 off the $37 list price for 14 bits covering a range of sizes. Buy Now at Amazon

Handy for anyone tackling car detailing at home, this 6-pack covers cutting, polishing, and finishing so you're not buying separate pads for each stage. At $21.54, that's about $8 off the $30 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Handy for anyone who relies on an impact driver for regular repairs or assembly work, since standard bits tend to strip or snap under that kind of torque. At $13.88, it's $7.11 (34%) off the $20.99 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Designed for drilling clean holes through concrete, brick, or block, this bit handles both wet and dry applications, which is useful if you don't want to deal with water cooling on every job. A solid pick for contractors or DIYers doing masonry work who need a single bit that covers more situations. Buy Now at Home Depot

Machinists working with bored parts will appreciate these for holding a workpiece steady between centers so you can turn the outside diameter concentric with the bore. Buy Now at Amazon

A 100-pack of 5-inch sanding discs is a straightforward consumable buy for anyone who runs a random orbital sander regularly, since you'll burn through them faster than you'd expect on any real project. At $14, that's $2 off the $16 list price. Buy Now at Walmart

Sized for fine detail work like inlays, engravings, and narrow slots, these down-cut bits push chips downward to keep the top surface of your material cleaner than a standard upcut bit would. Buying a 5-pack makes sense if you run a CNC router regularly, since 1/16" bits are thin enough to snap during aggressive cuts. Buy Now at Home Depot

Designed for use with a 1/2-inch drive impact wrench, this socket handles 1-inch fasteners with a 12-point design that gives you more contact angles when you're working in tight spots. Buy Now at Home Depot

Fits most 16-inch chainsaws needing a 56-drive-link replacement, a handy pickup for anyone maintaining their own saw rather than paying a shop for bar and chain swaps, and it's $7.61 (20%) off the list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Handy for reaching studs or joists buried deep in walls and floors, this set suits anyone running electrical or plumbing lines where a standard-length bit just won't reach. Buy Now at Home Depot

Fine-grit discs like these are meant for final passes before finishing, so they're handy to keep on hand if you're prepping wood for paint or stain rather than removing material. At $3.29, that's $4.70 (59%) off the $7.99 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Handy for electricians or DIYers drilling clean holes through sheet metal or junction boxes without needing a full set of individual bits, and it's currently $16 off the $91 list price on Amazon. Buy Now at Amazon

Keeps hedge trimmer blades cutting cleanly instead of tearing branches, which matters if you do your own yard maintenance regularly, and it's currently $8.40 off the $56 list price at Amazon. Buy Now at Amazon

Machinists and metalworkers who need to create flat-bottomed holes for socket head cap screws will want this specific size on hand, since counterbores aren't interchangeable and you need the exact diameter for your fastener. It's a niche shop tool worth grabbing before you actually need it mid-project. Buy Now at Amazon

Handy for anyone doing metal finishing or paint correction work, since a 5-pack means you've got backups on hand once the fleece starts wearing down from regular buffing sessions. Buy Now at Amazon

Reach for this one when you're drilling into hardened metal or stainless steel and standard bits keep dulling out fast, since the cobalt-infused construction is built to hold an edge under heat. Buy Now at Amazon

This set suits anyone driving screws into tight or hard-to-reach spots, since the magnetic tips hold bits steady and cut down on drops, and it's currently $2.06 off the $7.99 list price on Amazon. Buy Now at Amazon

Handy for anyone doing their own threading work, since it pairs matching taps and drill bits in one metric set instead of leaving you to buy each size separately. Buy Now at Home Depot

Small hobby electronics work calls for precision, and this bent chisel tip's tiny 0.8 x 0.4mm point makes it easier to solder tight spaces like circuit boards without bridging nearby components. Buy Now at Home Depot