9 Best Power Tool Brands of 2024

1 / 9 Is there a more iconic tool brand than Craftsman? One of the best power tool brands, your dad, your granddadmaybe even your great-grandadprobably had at least one Craftsman tool, and very likely way more than that. Founded in 1927 as the in-house tool brand for Sears (though the tools themselves were built

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Craftsman via merchant

Is there a more iconic tool brand than Craftsman? One of the best power tool brands, your dad, your granddad—maybe even your great-grandad—probably had at least one Craftsman tool, and very likely way more than that. Founded in 1927 as the in-house tool brand for Sears (though the tools themselves were built by third parties with their own strong reputations and branded “Craftsman” for sale through Sears), Craftsman built a name for quality by offering a lifetime warranty for decades. Since 2017, Craftsman has been owned by Stanley Black & Decker (those two legendary tool companies merged in 2010).

It may just be me, but when I think Craftsman, I think of a tool that fits in one hand and has multiple uses, and the Craftsman V20 cordless ratchet wrench fits the bill. It has a variable speed of up to 300 revolutions per minute (RPM) and 35 foot-pounds of torque. Other features include the ability to switch between powered and manual operation, and a light-emitting diode (LED) light that illuminates the work area. This is certainly an exceptionally handy handyman’s tool.

Note: The battery and charger are sold separately and the days of lifetime no-questions asked warranties are over, but Craftsman does guarantee its power tools for 12 months.

Power source: Battery powered | RPMs: 300 | Torque: 35 foot-pounds

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Dewalt via merchant

Another brand dating back to the 1920s, DeWalt was a household name among professionals. Pros were discovering the hardcore reliability of DeWalt, which was founded in 1924 by Raymond DeWalt, who invented the radial arm saw. The brand, bought by Black & Decker in 1960 (and now a corporate stablemate of Craftsman), sold the radial saw branch of the company in 1989. Three years later, Black & Decker chose to rebrand its professional-quality gear as DeWalt.

The best power tool brands have dependable battery-powered, cordless options, as well. That’s where DeWalt shines. Among DeWalt’s highest-rated offerings is its 20-volt Max XR impact driver with more than 8,400 five-star ratings on Amazon. With up to 3,400 RPM and 1,835 inch-pounds of torque, driving large-diameter screws is quick and easy. The Max XR impact driver also includes a three-LED light so you’re not driving (screws) blind.

Note: Battery and charger are sold separately.

Power source: Battery powered | RPMs: 3,400 | Torque: 1,835 inch-pounds

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