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New to DIY. Are multi tools recommended? (mander.xyz)
submitted 1 year ago by Pandoras_Can_Opener@mander.xyz to c/diy@beehaw.org
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See title. I have only very little tools so far, screwdriver with plenty of bits, hammer, drill. I've been thinking of buying more tools for general purpose home improvement. I like to work with wood, unsure what I will expand into later. Is a multitool a good fit for me?

If yes any recommendations what I want to look out for when buying one? If no any alternate recommendations?

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[–] Thavron@lemmy.ca 5 points 1 year ago

There are a few situations in which a multitool comes in super handy, and in most of those situations it's nearly the only thing that'll save you time and/or effort. But as a general tool, your better off getting other things first.

My advice for your situation would be a jigsaw. My "power tool journey" from standard home improvement into beginner woodworker so far has been:

  • Electric Drill
  • Hammer drill (houses around here are concrete mostly)
  • Jigsaw
  • Handheld Circular Saw
  • Multitool
  • Random Orbital Sander
  • Mitre Saw
  • Job-site size table saw
  • Trim Router