Top 5 Power Tools

With Christmas just around the corner, shouldn’t you get the best power tools for the men in your life? Cardinal Home Center have the tools you need but what power tools are really needed? Here are the top 5 power tools (in no particular order) that are a must have for everyone’s home.

Table Saw or Miter Saw

Table saws are stable and good for quick, straight cuts on small pieces of wood. The miter saw is like the table saw but faster and good for larger pieces. For the casual worker the table saw is a good one since it can do almost as much as the miter saw but isn’t as safe or as fast.

Cordless Drill

Cordless drills will likely get the most use and may just be replacing an old one. They are definitely useful for all homeowners. They can drill holes, tighten screws and loosen stubborn ones. They are usually needed for wall mounted shelfs or any heavy objects that hang from the wall.

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Jigsaw

Jigsaws are great for circular or curved patterns to be cut. They can cut into wood fiberglass, steel, and drywall and can be used to make, on the material of choice, beveling. There are a variety of blades that can be used for the different materials needed.

Random Orbital Sander

The random orbital sander doesn’t create a pattern so you do not have to follow the grain while sanding. This tool was originally common in the automotive industry but has become popular in woodworking. The random orbital sanding is faster than an orbital sander and gives better results.

Pressure Washer

Pressure washers are a great clean up tool that just uses high pressure water. They work well for cleaning the siding of your home, stone walls, garden walkways, grimy fences or decks, and much more. Though this gift will have to wait a while to be used it will come in handy for the homeowner.

If these top 5 power tools are going to be on your shopping list, Cardinal Home Center will help you find the right ones. If you have any questions, need recommendations, or need supplies come by either of our Charlottesville, Madison or Crozet locations. As a locally and family-owned business with over 30 years in the building supply industry, we are dedicated to providing personalized and outstanding service to our clients.  It’s our mission to provide builders, contractors and homeowners with the best advice, the finest products and the most dependable service in our field. 

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