Keep it simple
It's all in the details with this drill/driver combination tool. The sturdy Mastercraft Maximum Drill Drive System is made from aircraft-grade aluminum and was designed with jet speed in mind. Add a bit, drill the needed hole, then simply pop the driver part over the bit. Spring-loaded catches allow you to fit the driver over the 1/4" hexagon-shanked keyless chuck with ease. Now you're ready to drive the screw in place. The system also features a removable magnetic tip to hold the screw, allowing you to keep both hands on the drill when working in tight spaces. Mastercraft Maximum drill drive system: $30, www.canadiantire.ca or 800-387-8803.
Dog's Dinner
This thing will eat anything! With its 20' power cord and 14' hose, the 19-L Dirt Hound DH0500 vacuum is ideally suited for garage-duty cleaning. And when it's not cleaning, this tool won't clutter your now-tidy garage floor. The wall-mount bracket keeps the vac up out of the way and, should you need to get it a little closer to the action, its top-mounted handle makes it easily portable. The vac hose can also be connected to the exhaust port for blowing, and the generous muffler keeps the decibels down to a reasonable level. Dirt Hound DHO500: $130, www.dirthoundvacs.com or 888-240-0148.
Power hungry
The monstrous 325 ft.lb. of torque (that's foot-pounds not inch-pounds) put out by the Milwaukee 28-volt 1/2" impact wrench is more than enough power to spin a rusty lug nut off your car. Actually, that's enough torque to drive your car! And making the tool even better is that fact that behind all that torque is a 28-volt lithium-ion battery, which means it has the power, speed and run time to take on just about any job you throw at it. That said, the tools weighs 6.5 lb., so you aren't likely to be throwing it around much. But if you need something with enough torque to drive large lags, break big bolts loose and do it all without a cord, this is the tool for you. Milwaukee impact wrench: $700, www.milwaukeetool.com or 800-729-3878.
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