Woodworking Gifts for Under $150

With the Bosch PS41 12v Max Impact Driver, the engineers at Bosch have come up with an impressive tool. This 12v Max lithium-ion impact driver has 930 inch-pounds of torque, enough to handle 80% of the workload of a standard-sized impact driver. However, the PS41 measures less than 5-1/2 inches in length and weighs about 2-1/8 pounds. This makes it ideal for working in tight spaces. Learn the advantages and drawbacks to the Bosch PS41 12v Max Impact Driver in this About Woodworking tool review.

The DeWalt DCF610 Cordless Screwdriver is a lightweight yet surprisingly powerful cordless screwdriver. With a 12-volt max lithium-ion battery pack, the DCF610 is strong enough to drive 3-inch deck screws with ease. Special features include a three-light LED on the front of the chuck for illuminating the work surface plus rubber bumpers on each side to prevent case scratching.

The Porter-Cable 343VSK Random Orbit Sander is a 3.0-amp, 7000-12,000 RPM variable speed random orbit sander that uses 5-inch, 8-hole hook-and-loop fasteners. This random orbital sander sands quickly and has a very good dust collection system.

The aptly-named Bosch PS21-2A Pocket Driver is a surprisingly powerful, compact 12-volt driver. This driver weighs a mere 1.8 pounds, yet has the power to drive three-inch deck screws with ease. In this woodworking tool review, learn the advantages and disadvantages of the Bosch PS21-2A Pocket Driver.

The DeWalt D26453 Random Orbit Sander is a 5-inch (8-hole) random orbital sander with a 3.0 amp variable speed motor (7000-12,000 rpm). With a dust-sealed switch, a hard-shell case, a 3 year warranty and the ability to use either the dust bag or connect to a dust collection system, the DeWalt D26453 has everything one would look for in a random orbit sander.