Buying & usage guide

A complete guide to power tools for DIYers.

New to power tools? Here’s what each one does, what to look for, and which to buy first — so you build a kit that actually gets used.

In this guide

  1. Power tool basics
  2. Drill / Driver
  3. Angle Grinder
  4. Cut-Off Saw
  5. Pressure Washer
  6. How to choose
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Power tool basics.

A few fundamentals that apply to almost everything you’ll pick up.

Corded vs cordlessCorded means constant power for heavy work; cordless means freedom to roam. Many DIYers end up with both.
Power ratingsWatts (corded) or volts (cordless) hint at grunt — but build quality and the right blade/bit matter just as much.
Safety & PPEEye protection always; gloves, ears and a mask as needed. Use guards, and let the tool do the work.
The right consumableThe blade, disc or bit changes everything. Match it to the material — it’s cheaper than a ruined workpiece.
Tool by tool

The DIY essentials.

The first tool to buy

Drill / Driver

An impact drill is the workhorse of any DIY kit — it drills holes and drives screws, and with hammer mode it tackles masonry too. If you buy one power tool, make it this.

  • Drilling wood, metal and masonry
  • Driving and removing screws
  • Mixing paint and flexible bits with attachments
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Cut, grind, polish

Angle Grinder

A 540W angle grinder cuts steel, grinds welds, strips rust and cuts tile or concrete with the right disc. Hugely versatile — and demands respect and the right guard.

  • Cutting metal bar, pipe and rebar
  • Grinding down welds and sharp edges
  • Cutting tile, brick and pavers (with the correct disc)
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Fast, square metal cuts

Cut-Off Saw

For repeatable, square cuts in metal, a 355mm cut-off saw is far faster and cleaner than a grinder. Ideal once your projects move into framing, gates and fabrication.

  • Square cross-cuts in box section and pipe
  • Cutting rebar and angle iron to length
  • Production cutting where accuracy matters
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Clean-up power

Pressure Washer

Not strictly a build tool, but a cordless pressure washer earns its place — cleaning tools, surfaces, vehicles and site mess between jobs.

  • Washing down tools and work areas
  • Prepping surfaces before painting
  • Cleaning vehicles, decking and pavers
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How to choose

Buying smart.

Buy for the jobStart with what your next three projects actually need — not the biggest kit on the shelf.
Mind the valuePro-grade doesn’t have to mean pro-priced. Look for genuine quality at a fair price — and a real warranty.
Check the supportSpare parts, service and warranty turn a tool into a long-term investment. Greenfield backs every tool for 2 years.
Grow your kitBuild over time around tools you’ll reuse. Quality basics beat a drawer full of one-job gadgets.

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