Balanced pick
DEWALT DCD791B 20V MAX XR Drill/Driver
Best for: General construction and installation work
A compact brushless drill/driver for buyers already invested in the 20V MAX battery platform.
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High-output pick
Milwaukee 2904-20 M18 FUEL Hammer Drill
Best for: Frequent masonry and heavy fastening
A high-torque M18 hammer drill with electronic control aimed at demanding trade use.
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Drawer essential
Knipex 3-Piece Pliers Wrench Set
Best for: Fittings, finished fasteners, and parallel gripping
Smooth parallel jaws combine adjustable-wrench behavior with plier-style leverage.
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Electrician pick
Fluke 117 Electrician's Multimeter
Best for: Commercial electrical troubleshooting
A true-RMS handheld meter with non-contact voltage detection and low-impedance measurement mode.
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Benchtop pick
DEWALT DW735X 13-Inch Thickness Planer
Best for: Small shops milling rough lumber
A portable three-knife thickness planer with two feed-speed choices and strong dust ejection.
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Hearing pick
3M WorkTunes Connect Hearing Protector
Best for: Long mowing and shop sessions
Over-ear hearing protection that combines a published noise-reduction rating with Bluetooth audio.
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Gripster pick
GRABO Pro-Lifter 20 Vacuum Lifter
Best for: Moving tile, glass, sheet goods, and textured slabs
A battery-powered handheld vacuum lifter that monitors vacuum and maintains grip on many nonporous and textured materials.
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Controller pick
Arduino UNO R4 WiFi
Best for: Connected prototypes and control learning
The familiar UNO form factor updated with a 32-bit main controller and onboard wireless connectivity.
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Cordless cleanup
DEWALT DCBL722P1 20V MAX XR Blower Kit
Best for: Hard-surface cleanup and small yards
A handheld axial cordless blower sold as a kit in the widely used 20V MAX platform.
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