Factors to Consider when Comparing Power Tools With the market being saturated with various brands of power tools, it can be a really tough decision to choose the right ones. Here are some basic areas of comparison that you need to take into consideration. They will also help you get the best deals on the power tools you do decide to purchase. I know on several occasions I have reached for my cordless screwdriver and found the charge completely dead because I didn t charge it up. You will need to remember better than I do to recharge your cordless power tools. While you can easily recharge the batteries, some power tools have a battery that gets weaker over time. When in doubt as to what to get a man, go for a power tool. Make sure it is something he wants and will use though! While you may be using the right saw for the project, are you using the right blade? This is going to make a difference in the type of cut you end up with. Rip blades cut with the grain of the materials. Another area you will find a huge difference in is the price tag. Some manufacturers offer high quality power tools and then middle of the road power tools. This is to meet the budget of their range of consumers without causing a great deal of confusion. Bosch sales high quality power tools in a blue case, then sells lower quality power tools in green cases. A twisted drill bit and a braided point drill bit are very similar. The difference is the twisted bit is the same diameter throughout it, while a braided point gets thinner towards the bottom. Countersink drill bits make the hole wider. This allows you to use flathead screws and get them flush with the material. Find out about the types of blades and other accessories that can safely be used with it. If the power tool comes with any type of safety guard, take the time to put it in place. You will find information in the owner s manual regarding possible safety hazards. No matter how tempting it may be, never use a power tool for a project that it wasn t intended for.