DeWalt Tools Are Up to 57% Off Ahead of Labor Day

If you’re starting to move beyond basic DIY projects and into finer woodworking, this is a smart little collection of essential tools. You get DeWalt’s compact router, XR jigsaw, and random orbital sander–three tools that will have you shaping and finishing a project in no time.I also like that DeWalt includes both a 5.0 Ah and a 2.0 Ah battery. The smaller pack keeps the router and sander light and maneuverable, while the 5.0Ah gives you that extra runtime when it’s called for. At this price, this is a solid way to add three must-have woodworking tools to your shop in one shot.In this new age of battery-powered tools, it’s becoming increasingly annoying to use extension cords. Maybe I’m getting spoiled, but running one across the shop to power a simple fan feels a little ridiculous. DeWalt’s cordless jobsite fan runs on the same 20V Max batteries you’re already using and puts out up to 650 CFM of airflow. And, yeah, I realize that we’re moving out of summer, but I’m willing to bet there will be plenty of hot days well into autumn.This is also more versatile than a typical shop fan. You can set it on the floor, hang it from its integrated hooks, or mount it to a wall. Just pivot the head to aim airflow where you need it. DeWalt claims up to 4.5 hours of runtime at full speed. Just keep in mind that this is a bare tool, so it makes the most sense if you’re already invested in DeWalt’s 20V platform.Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowAt nearly half off, this is one of the deals I’d have a hard time passing up–even if you don’t already own DeWalt 20V Max tools, in which case you’d need to buy a battery and charger separately. I recently put this sander through full testing for a review, and it also earned a spot in our guide to the Best Random Orbital Sanders.What impresses me most is how easy this sander is to work with. It’s light, comfortable in the hand, and its variable-speed control lets you adjust the speed according to your working conditions or chosen material. It’s ideal for longer sanding sessions, like doors, trim, and window frames. Dust collection is also excellent, especially when connected to a shop vac. At just under $94, this is the sort of sale price that makes the bare-tool math work in your favor.Here’s a familiar face from last year’s Labor Day sale. We recommended DeWalt’s cordless angle grinder then, and it’s back at a substantial discount this year. And, sure, it might be one of those tools that’s not exactly on your radar, but use it once in place of a hacksaw or to smooth out a rough patch of concrete and you’ll be glad you grabbed it.The brushless motor spins a 4-½-inch wheel up to 9,000 rpm and has enough guts to cut and grind metal or tackle masonry with the appropriate disc. I really like the paddle switch, which shuts the grinder down as soon as you release it, and DeWalt’s kickback brake stops the wheel if it senses a pitch or stall. That’s a reassuring safeguard, particularly if you don’t use a grinder every day.Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowDeWalt has since updated its XR impact driver, but that’s part of what makes this deal appealing. The DCF860 was already noticeably more compact than the model it replaced, packing loads of power into a tool that’s easier to maneuver between studs, inside cabinets, and anywhere else space gets tight.You still get three speed settings, a variable-speed trigger, and DeWalt’s three-LED work light around the chuck. Truth be told, this is the one tool in my bag that I use more than any other. It’s fast, light, and runs screws with exceptional torque and power. Unless having the absolute latest model matters to you, there’s a lot of impact for this driver at 34 percent off its regular price.I recommended this little work light during last year’s Labor Day sale, and I’ve probably gotten more use out of mine than I ever expected. For years, it lived in my toolkit, where the pivoting head made it handy for throwing light exactly where I wanted it. I’ve since replaced it with DeWalt’s larger work light, but this one didn’t get retired.Instead, I keep it charged under the sink for power outages–which seem to happen around here more often than I’d like to admit. It’s an exceptionally inexpensive addition to your 20V Max collection, whether you keep it with your tools, in the garage, or somewhere you’ll be very happy to find it when the lights go out.Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowDrill bits have a habit of disappearing, breaking, or going dull right about the time you need them most. For $27, this 21-piece DeWalt set is an inexpensive way to restock the common sizes without buying them one at a time.The titanium-nitride-coated bits are designed for drilling wood, metal, and plastic, with pilot-point tips that help them start without wandering across your workpiece. Sizes range from 1/16 to ½-inch, and the included case keeps everything organized and makes it easy to spot that bit you forgot to put back. It’s definitely not the flashiest Labor Day purchase here, but it may be the one you reach for over and over again.Cordless vacuums are great for quick cleanups, but I still like having a good old-school corded shop vac around. If I get water in the basement or I’m doing a lot of cutting with a table saw or circular saw, I want something with plenty of capacity that can keep running as long as I need it.This DeWalt has a 9-gallon tank and 5-peak-hp motor, along with the attachments you’ll need for both wet and dry cleanup. It can also reverse airflow to operate as a blower, and the accessory bag keeps the hose attachments on board rather than scattered around the shop. At nearly 30 percent off, it’s the kind of decidedly unglamorous tool you’ll be glad you own when the time comes to use it.Paul Russell Smith is a former NYC ironworker turned screenwriter (Grace Point) and home renovation specialist. He lives in a crooked old farmhouse in Stockton, NJ, where he’s just as likely to be clearing a clogged pipe as rewriting a third act. When he’s not working, he enjoys hiking, pedestrian beer, and cooking over a live fire. His self-proclaimed spirit animal is the English Bulldog.