Here are 16 of the top tool deals at Amazon that are still available.
There are – and were – more deals than this, and as we’re already into the second week of December, it’s unclear which deals might be replenished when sold out.
Are there any other notable Amazon tool deals you think should be added to this list?
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Dewalt 14pc Drill Bit Set
This promo offers great drill bits at a great price. It’s no surprise this is one of the most popular deals – who can’t use quality drill bits at a great value?
Streamlight Stylus Pro LED Flashlight
Grab this well-regarded penlight and stop using your smartphone’s flash for everything!
Bosch 165ft Laser Distance Measurer
This is a great deal on-paper, and from a brand that knows how to make quality laser tools.
Keep in mind that some readers have complained about the fractional measurements being a bit small and hard to read.
Engineer Compact Scissors
I love these scissors! They work well and take up little space in a tool drawer or bag. This is more of a solid recommendation than a deal, but don’t let that stop you.
Fluke GFCI Outlet Tester
This is a different outlet tester from a leader in the test and measurement industry.
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Knipex Cobra Adjustable 10″ Pliers
I wish I could say I’m surprised at the popularity of this deal, but I’m not. They’re excellent pliers at a great price. The only downside is that you’ll want to buy more sizes.
Irwin Automatic Wire Strippers
Are you stripping wires the old fashioned way? Great! But if you want to try something new, automatic strippers work well for many wiring applications.
Felo Ergonic Screwdriver Set
I have bought more and more Felo Ergonic screwdrivers over the years, with zero regrets. I bought this same set back in October at the same price.
The steel rack is sturdy and a nice inclusion.
Dewalt Medium ToughCase
I just bought another one for myself, too. The ToughCase comes with removable and repositionable dividers, or you can load it up with Dewalt bit rails from different accessory sets or assortments.
Knipex 5″ Cobra Adjustable Pliers
The price on Knipex’s smaller pliers is always hard to swallow, considering the small size of the tool, but it’s the small size that makes it wonderfully compact.
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Stranger Things Demogorgon Hunting LED Flashlight
Are you guys buying this for yourselves, or to give as gifts?
Gearwrench 20pc Ratcheting Wrench Set
This might be a great place to start for value-focuses shoppers looking to upgrade to their first ratcheting wrenches. It’s at least a very popular option.
Wera Zyklop 3/8″ Ratchet
This is one of my favorite and most-used ratchets. It has a locking flex head and can be used inline for screwdriver mode, at 90° as a traditional ratchet, or at other angles when needed.
Engineer Screw Removal Pliers
While often described as the ultimate smaller-size screw extraction pliers, I find these are useful for general purpose tasks as well. It’s good to have in your tool box – if you think you’ll need it.
Wera Tool-Check Set
These are fantastic mini tool kits. They’re compact, but pack enough screwdriver bits, sockets, and drive tools and accessories for a wide range of fastening tasks.
Bosch 30ft Red Laser Level
This is a decent beginner’s laser level that works well for indoor mounting projects.
Stephen
I jumped on the Wera Zyklop ratchet a few weeks ago when it was on sale for $40 (Thanks Toolguyd!). It really is a nice piece of equipment.
I’ve also had the Tool Check set for a couple years and they are indeed fantastic for what they are.
MM
I think there may be a typo in there, the Metric Tool Check is showing as 76.01, not 46.01. Which is too bad.
Stuart
Sorry! *fixed*
John
Wondering: what makes screw extraction pliers better than a pair of vice grip locking pliers (that I already own)?
Mutombo
They have vertical notches on the tips as well as horizontal to be able to approach the screw perpendicular to the wall not from the side like with vice grips. Btw those American Malco pliers are things of beauty. But I have used the vampliers and was happy with em.
MM
I have several pairs of USA-made Vise Grips and many of these have “vertical” serrations in addition to the more prominent horizontal ones. They are not as aggressive as the Engineer pliers, Vampliers, Knipex TwinGrips, Snap-On, etc. But they are there.
I’ve found the main advantage of the screw removal pliers is fitting in to tight places or causing minimal damage to wood if you have to dig a little to get access to the broken screw. But most of the time vise-grips work just fine, and have the benefit of locking closed so you don’t need to keep squeezing handles. In fact using these kinds of Engineer-style pliers to remove broken screws is quite far down my list. First choice? I go for vise grips or a stud remover socket if I have the room. Cobras are surprisingly good at gripping bolts and screws by the shaft if you have room to access at 90 degrees. If the fastener has machine threads it may be possible to cut off a damaged head and then jam two nuts against each other to form a new “head” for removal. Second choice would be either cutting a slot for a flathead screwdriver in the fastener using a dremel, cutoff tool, grinder, etc, or welding a nut on the fastener and then engaging that with a socket. Pliers that I have to squeeze constantly while in use are last-ditch when there’s no room for anything else, or perhaps if very little force is required.
fred
When all else failed – and our client had an assembly not easily replaced – we’d resort to EDM. This would also work with broken taps that were well and truly stuck in engine parts etc. I believe that the process was to flood the hole in which the tap was broken off with a special dielectric fluid – then use the spark discharge to disintegrate the tap such that you could remove the bits and pieces.
In the carpentry business – in some instances it was not worth the time and effort to try to extract things like broken screws – especially ones broken off below the surface. I would sometimes hear about folks who had used and broken off multiple drywall screws on DIY projects – which we were asked to make right.
On some old wobbly furniture – that I wanted to save – I had an instance where I drilled holes around some sheared off screws (that were used as part of a bad repair) to get access to them. I have some tubular hole saws (Bryco and Woodworker’s Supply) in 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 inch diameters that too big for some of the screws. So, I sharpened and cut a tooth in the ends of roll pins to customize the fit. Once the screws were out – and the broken dowels replaced and reglued – then plugs were fitted to repair the screw holes.
MM
I like your idea of using a roll pin to make a mini “hole saw” for lack of a better term, that’s nice and simple! I’ve used a short piece of 1/4 OD high pressure stainless tubing for a similar job before but that’s not something that’s easily found, while roll pins are common garage clutter and are easily found at just about any hardware, automotive, etc, store.
fred
I can’t take credit for the idea – having read about it years ago – probably in some magazine. Roll pin steel is actually pretty decent for cutting wood if you watch your speed so as not to burn.
Koko The Talking Ape
smh. The old Whole Earth Catalog used to recommend drywall screws as an improvement on the old tapered wood screws. And then thousands of people (I’d guess) discovered drywall screws broke too easily. So much heartache.
Koko The Talking Ape
I’d agree. I’d like these Engineer-style extraction pliers better if they had a spring to push the jaws open, like some small needle-nose pliers. The extraction pliers grip the screw fine, but you can only turn it about a quarter turn before you have to release and regrip. It would go faster if the pliers opened themselves when you relaxed your grip a little.
I wonder if you could have a locking head a la Vise-grips or something that was mounted on a ratchet and handle, either straight or 90 deg like a socket ratchet. So you’d lock the jaws on a screw, then just crank or twist the handle without having to squeeze the jaws shut constantly.
Stuart
Smaller, lighter, quicker, especially on smaller fasteners.
fred
Before I had ever heard of the Engineer Co. Japan – back then Futaba Mfg. – I owned a pair of “Claw-Jaws” from a USA firm calling themselves the Xxtricator Co. That was the mid-1980’s – and the tool seemed to be based on a 7-inch Petersen Vise-Grip (7GR) with curved jaws and a u-shaped channel with added serrations cut lengthwise in the top and bottom jaws. The tool seemed to quicly disappear from the market – even though it worked just as well as any of the modern equivalents.
Here is a trademark citation:
https://trademarks.justia.com/733/91/claw-jaws-73391401.html
Vards Uzvards
BTW, these ENGINEER PZ-58 Screw Removal Pliers, I ordered from *Amazon Japan* on 11/30 (the price was absolutely incredible – thank you, Stuart), and got my order delivered today, 12/09.
Wayne R.
Huh. I ordered a pair the same day and the schedule shows delivery on 12/23 – but they’re shipped.
Wayne R.
Got it today. And I ordered it via the normal US Amazon, but was listed on the box as amazon.co.jp but also showed a CA address.
Matt C.
Bought the gearwrench 20 piece ratcheting wrench set when it was $41 a week or two ago. It was down to $35 a few weeks back but I missed it. Good value. I notice Amazon changes some of these prices daily. So it pays to be patient… literally.
Matt+the+Hoople
One word… camelcamelcamel
Stuart
They miss day-to-day price changes, and even weekly price changes. That’s only a good tool for checking average regular pricing.
Scott K
I bought the Bosch laser level and DeWalt case last year. The laser has seen a lot of use, although it would be way easier with an adjustable tripod. I haven’t found a good use for the case yet.
Greg
Those screw removal pliers are worth the investment.
Plain+grainy
I see Acme has the Milwaukee 175 w power supply/ inverter at $129.00 w/.5.0 ah battery(HD was selling them at $149.00 sale price). Inverter, no battery $99.00 at Acme. Need $199.00 purchase for free shipping.
fred
Max Tool has a Milwaukee flash sale going on right now.
$30 off $200, $50 off $300 and $75 off $350
https://www.maxtool.com/
Kris
Knipex Cobras make great gifts, especially if someone hasn’t used them before. I gave some last year and my uncle likes using them so much he keeps them in the safe so they don’t walk away.
MM
I agree, they make great gifts as they are useful for so many different things. Same for the Pliers Wrench, and CoBolts. They are on the short list of what I call “epiphany tools”. Expensive perhaps, but the moment you use one for the first time you realize what all the hype is a about.
If you really want to see someone have an “a hah!” moment, find a fine woodworker on your list and get them a Liogier cabinet rasp.
Greg
Along with all his 10mm sockets as well?
Joellikestools
Hopefully his 9/16″ is in there too.
Plain+grainy
Tool barn has the Metabo 36v cordless plunge router kit at $399. Purchase the kit & get a free 4.0ah multi volt battery. (M3612DA). Free Shipping! Other Metabo select kits also offering the free battery deal.
Plain+grainy
Acme has the Metabo 36v router at $249.00-bare tool. Kit price is $349.00( no extra battery!
Michael F
I have the Engineer Screw Removal pliers and would recommend them (along with the smaller size with black grips). I use them all the time. I even use them to grip SMD Capacitors to twist them off instead of desoldering when replacing capacitors on older devices. Saves a lot of time.
SD
Knipex deals seem to be third-party sellers like “Bluepolars Incredible Food” and “Da Lorenzo Shop.” Is there any concern about counterfeit Knipex tools?
Stuart
I don’t recall hearing about knock-off Knipex tools before.
If you’re hesitant, only buy when sold and shipped from Amazon. Even then, there are never any guarantees.
Chris Shelton
Where is the coupon for the flashlight. Its 19.99 at Amazon.
Stuart
Looks like it ended or they sold through promotional quantities. It was $13 after “clippable coupon” next to the price.
Plain+grainy
Harbor Freight has the Bauer 9 amp surface conditioning tool on sale $129.99(ends 12/ 26. Regular price $149.99. Interesting tool, I’ve never used one. Looks like it creates a lot of airborne garbage, certainly need protective equipment.
fred
We used a Fein
https://www.toolstoday.com/fein-72214950080-wpo-14-25-e-corded-angle-polisher-set.html
for polishing various metals. The drums come in various sorts (woven and non-woven abrasives, wire wheels, metal wools etc. Proper PPE is always a good idea – but i don’t recall that I saw a lot of debris being kicked up when polishing SS enclosures.
Porter Cable used to market a tool that they called “The Restorer” – that looked a bit like a DIY version. I think Stuart posted about it. SBD now seems to be marketing one under the Craftsman name:
https://www.lowes.com/pd/CRAFTSMAN-Restorer-120-Volt-4-Amps-Drum-Sander/1001435330
I believe that they sell sanding drums , wire wheel drums and others for this. If I recall correctly the original PC version was made by an independent company – Wellington
Plain+grainy
I see the Craftsman version has a dust port for a vac! Not sure if the Bauer has a dust port on it.
fred
ToolGuyd posts about the Restorer:
https://14cyiuhvcgv.com/5-things-to-know-about-the-porter-cable-restorer-surface-prep-tool/%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E
https://14cyiuhvcgv.com/porter-cable-restorer/%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E
Plain+grainy
Great! Thanks!
Big Richard
Love the restorer, bought that newer Craftsman flavor, which was bumped up to 4A vs the older Porter Cable’s 3.5A. When it comes to removing a lot of material, it blows a belt sander away.
I know a lot of people are excited about the M18 belt sander and the newly leaked DeWalt belt sander, but I would really like to see a cordless restorer.
MM
…casual mention of a DeWalt cordless belt sander…
Hold on a sec, back the truck up. A Dewalt belt sander you say. Any chance it’s Flexvolt? Or at the very least Flexvolt advantage?
Also, I think Metabo (not HPT, just standard Metabo) has a cordless tool like this. S 18 LTX 115.
Big Richard
It was recently at a DeWalt UK event, and a social media manager goofed and put a picture of it on their instagram story. Looks to be standard 20v as they are running it with the new 5Ah PS.
Also, being from a UK event there is no guarantee it will come stateside. I’m still trying to get more info on it.
As for the Metabo, I feel like I have seen that guy before. Seems they are more meant for brushing and polishing metal. Bit pricy for what I would use it for (cleaning reclaimed wood and removing char for shou sugi ban). I would have no qualms buying a Craftsman V20 branded version, likely half the price and I would have the batteries for it already. They’re dust collection is actually pretty decent, too.
Big Richard
It looks kinda like this:
https://imgur.com/a/Au4cjQw
MM
Thanks for the info. It doesn’t look like its anything super special but I will certainly be keeping an eye out for more info about it.
Big Richard
@MM as will I. I think it fills a good spot in their cordless woodworking tools lineup. This and the biscuit joiner they released earlier this year are not exactly hot commodities. But for the weekend woodworker like myself who is already almost entirely cordless, they will be quite welcome.
Big Richard
So I did get confirmation from two separate DeWalt sources that the belt sander is coming to the NA market. March 2023 is the anticipated launch/a availability. No spec details at this time.
MM
How much garbage you get back at you from a tool like that really depends on what you’re prepping. If you’re stripping off old paint or rust? Yeah, they scatter crap all over you. And those combo drums which alternate sandpaper and abrasive mesh sort of like a scotchbrite pad fling lots of abrasive out when they’re brand new, and also if an inexperienced user is not careful around edges of parts. Now if you’re using one for applying a “brushed finish” to a piece of metal, or polishing? Not bad. But if you’re actually stripping gunk off the surface they’re messy. Part of the reason for this is that the drum turns towards the user, same direction that a chainsaw chain moves. This has a side-effect of throwing all the crap straight back at the user. I prefer to use a big angle grinder with either a flap wheel or a synthetic pad for rough stripping as then I have control over where the stream of debris comes off the tool and I can direct most of it away from me. I think tools like this are really optimal for the finer finishing like putting an even “brushed” finish on metal.
ACP the 3rd
Gearwrench back down to $50…
Bankdoc
I have the Bosch GLL30 and it never works. Very finicky on degrees out of alignment. The line always flashes and is never constant