Cheap Tools on Sale

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

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

Sizing up to 30mm with a reduced shank means this bit fits standard drill chucks that would otherwise be too small, which matters if your machine shop or workspace doesn't have oversized chuck capacity. It's built for drilling through metal, so it suits fabricators and machinists more than general household use. Buy Now at Amazon

Landscapers and homeowners with thick, woody weeds will get more use out of this heavier 0.105-inch gauge than standard trimmer line, and at $23.08 it's about $4 off the $27 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

This 8-piece pad set gives you options for both cutting and finishing work on a car's paint, useful if you're tackling swirl marks or applying wax by machine instead of by hand, and it's currently $2 off the list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Anyone drilling into masonry, tile, or other hard materials will get more life out of this than a standard steel bit, thanks to the carbide tip holding an edge longer under repeated use. Buy Now at Amazon

Stepped point bits cut cleaner holes with less bit-walking than standard twist bits, which matters if you're drilling into metal or hard plastics often, and this 29-piece set runs $13.50 below the $90 list price on Amazon. Buy Now at Amazon

Handy for anyone whose socket set doesn't quite match their tools, these adapters let you switch between drive sizes without buying new sockets, and right now they're $1.11 off the list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Anyone running a PD-37 or 60 2A/2AA series pump will want to keep this 3/4 HP motor on hand as a replacement rather than replacing the whole pump when the motor gives out. Buy Now at Home Depot

Anyone replacing a motor on older equipment like fans, blowers, or pumps will want to check their specs against this one, since 1076 RPM and 208-230V compatibility matches a specific range of older or heavy-duty appliances rather than standard household units. Buy Now at Home Depot

This pin suits anyone doing heavy-duty repair work with a 1-inch drive impact socket, since it's the small retaining piece that keeps your socket securely attached during high-torque jobs. Worth having on hand as a replacement so a lost or worn pin doesn't sideline your whole socket set. Buy Now at Home Depot

Sanding drywall or wood finishes gets messy fast with regular paper discs that clog and tear, so the mesh design here lets dust pass through instead of building up, giving you a cleaner cut for longer. 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

Update: The price has dropped to $207.88 since this was originally published.

Anyone already running the EGO 56V Multi Head System can swap these on for hedge and shrub trimming without buying a separate tool, since it uses the same battery and shaft. At $216, that's about $105 (33%) off the $321 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Anyone doing detailed electronics or jewelry work will want this bevel tip on hand, since the angled edge makes drag soldering and precise directional joints easier to control than a standard conical tip. Buy Now at Home Depot

Yard work gets easier when one motor handles multiple jobs, and this combo swaps between hedge trimming and debris sweeping without buying separate tools or batteries. It suits M18 owners looking to expand what their existing power head can do rather than start a new tool collection from scratch. Buy Now at Home Depot

Anyone running a grinder through daily metal fabrication or fabrication cleanup work will appreciate having ten wheels on hand instead of scrambling mid-job, and the Type 27 profile handles both flat grinding and edge work without swapping discs. 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

Handy for anyone tackling flush cuts or demo work, since carbide holds an edge through nail-embedded wood and other rough materials far longer than standard bi-metal blades. Buy Now at Home Depot

Handy to keep in the garage for quick cuts through metal, tile, or masonry without swapping tools, and at $14 you're only saving a dollar off the $15 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Handy for anyone who uses a drill for assembly work, since swapping in a hex bit beats hand-cranking an Allen wrench for repetitive jobs; the price is essentially unchanged from list, at just a penny off the usual $9.99. Buy Now at Amazon

Handy for anyone cutting metal or stainless steel with a circular saw, since the 48-tooth blade is built for cleaner cuts on tougher material than a standard wood blade allows, and it's currently $3.90 off the list price at Amazon. Buy Now at Amazon