Contractor Playbook
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Tools, gear, and storage systems we review daily on @contractorplaybook. Every pick is a tool we'd actually buy, priced out, with a straight link to where to get it.
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Power Tools
Milwaukee M18 Fuel Hammer Drill 2904-20
POWERSTATE brushless motor delivering 1,400 in-lbs of torque
DeWalt 20V MAX XR Impact Driver DCF887B
3-speed mode selector plus precision drive for finish work
Makita XDT16Z 18V LXT Brushless Impact Driver
Assist Mode prevents cam-out on small screws
Milwaukee M18 Fuel Rear Handle Circular Saw 2830-20
Rear handle with rafter hook, 7-1/4 inch, corded-tool power on battery
DeWalt FlexVolt 60V MAX Table Saw DCS7485B
Cordless 10-inch table saw with 24-1/2 inch rip capacity
Bosch GLL3-330CG 360-Degree Green Laser Level
3 self-leveling 360-degree green planes visible in full sunlight
DeWalt DWS780 12-inch Sliding Compound Miter Saw
XPS cut-line system without lasers or batteries to fail
Milwaukee M18 Fuel Oscillating Multi-Tool 2836-20
Starlock blade system and variable-speed trigger
Jobsite Gear
Red Wing Iron Ranger 6-inch Boot
Goodyear welt construction, resoleable, USA-made
Carhartt Men's Rugged Flex Insulated Work Gloves A556
Touchscreen fingertips plus knuckle protection
Occidental Leather 9855 Adjust-to-Fit Pro Framer
Handmade leather, lifetime durability, 24 pockets
3M Secure Fit 600 Safety Glasses
Pressure diffusion temples, anti-fog coating, bulk price
3M 7500 Series Half Face Reusable Respirator
Silicone face seal holds up in heat, swappable P100 cartridges
Klein Tools 5139 Leather Tool Pouch
Top-grain leather, riveted seams, fits on any belt
Tool Storage
Milwaukee Packout 3-Piece Modular Tool Box System 48-22-8426
IP65 weather-sealed, stackable, 250 lb load rating
DeWalt ToughSystem 2.0 22-inch Large Tool Box DWST08300
IP65 rated, integrates with ToughSystem radios and storage
Festool Systainer3 SYS3 M 437
T-Loc latches, pairs with T-Loc shop racks
DECKED Truck Bed Drawer System
Two weatherproof drawers rated 200 lbs each, lockable
Knaack 69 Jobmaster Chest
12-gauge steel, theft-deterrent latches, holds 16 cubic feet
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