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If you own or maintain a house, you know there are a number of home repairs and renovations that call for power tools. Hiring a professional every time can get a little pricey, and many homeowners choose to take on the smaller repairs and projects themselves.<\/p>\n

But how do you know which tools are worth keeping in your tool box? Which tools are best for which projects? Selecting the best tools for a job is essential when aiming for quality and reliability.<\/p>\n

We are here to help you with all of your tool and hardware<\/a> needs, so we put together a quick list of the basic power tools you should own and what they are used for.<\/p>\n

Finding the Right Tool<\/h3>\n

From hammers and nail guns to circular saws and drills, S&L Lumber<\/a> carries a large variety of tools, and you\u2019re guaranteed to find what you\u2019re looking for. We proudly carry a number of brands, including Milwaukee Tool<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Drills<\/strong>
\nWhen a simple hammer won\u2019t do, it\u2019s important to have a quality power drill<\/a>. For a basic drill, we recommend Milwaukee Tool\u2019s M18\u2122 \u00bd\u201d Compact Brushless Drill\/Driver<\/a>. We like this wireless drill for its ability to drill through a number of surfaces and for its long motor and battery life.<\/p>\n

Sanders<\/strong>
\nUnless you want to spend hours manually smoothing down a piece of wood with different grades of sand paper, you need a power sander. For a simple sander that provides a fine, swirl-free finish, we recommend Milwaukee Tool\u2019s 5\u201d Random Orbit Palm Sander. This tool can be used on wood or plaster, which is great for patching walls.<\/p>\n

Circular Saw<\/strong>
\nWith a little practice, a circular saw<\/a> can be very handy when you need to cut 2x dimensional lumber for a variety of home projects. We like Milwaukee Tool\u2019s M12 FUEL\u2122 5-3\/8\u201d Circular Saw<\/a> for its ability to cut a wide range of common materials and its durability.<\/p>\n

Still have questions? Our expert team members will make sure you leave with the right tools to get the job done efficiently and effectively! As a Milwaukee Tools provider, we are proud of the product quality they offer and pleased to offer their products at our S&L Lumber 5th Ave., S&L Lumber Hebron and S&L Lumber Linworth locations.<\/p>\n

Contact us <\/a>today to learn more about Milwaukee Tools or power tools in general.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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