I'm looking for a good starter set for my bf. He wants to build things and be able to drill holes for convenient cord accessibility. Suggestions?
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The Black and Decker seems pretty good so far. Feels sturdy and the battery lasts a long time.
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My wife got this one for me (more work around the house). I works great for me. I have not had any problems with it. Have not really tested how long it will last on a change. She got a set of drill bits with it because it only comes with a Philips head screwdriver bit. it is a good buy.
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I think this is a great starter set it will do anything you need as a beginner and for projects around the house.
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My wife got this one for me. So fare it has served me well. I do not know how long the battery lost because I have not used it for long jobs. If you get this, make sure you get a bit set to go with it because it only comes with one Philips head driver.
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This is a good starter kit and more. The set is easy to use, has lots of power and the battery has a pretty long lasting charge. I would recommend getting a good drill bit kit that also comes with an assortment of screw driver tips. I also purchased the Black & Decker 71-966 Drilling and Screwdriving Set, 66-Piece to go along with the drill set.
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This is a Very Good Cordless Drill That Won't Let You Down it is very good for even the pro's i recomend it for everyone.
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This is a great starter set! Once you've had it, you can get ideas about how many more pieces you'd like. They don't tire of them quickly! Get a nice Rubbermaid tote for storage.
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I would recommend doing some brand research. I'm not sure of a better alternative because I wasn't really in the market for one. I thought it was neat. Until it fell apart. Also slingshots that have a arrow attachment are neat. One of those might also be something he would enjoy.
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They don't come with a case unlike a lot of power tools, but one of my first projects was to build a nice case from my favorite stock, Baltic birch plywood, using box joints and a piano hinge. It's also a good idea to make it large enough to include a little compartment for the wrenches, extra collets, etc. I also built a hinged box with 1/2 and 1/4 holes in a removable base for the my bit collection. If you're like me, a nice wooden case you build yourself, rather than using the cardboard box, will be a source of joy and inspiration to use your router for years to come.
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Every guy is different. Check out anal toys, if that's what he's looking for. Many have "wings" at the base to prevent them from getting "lost". Thank you for your interest! BareBotton & Bedrock Products
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Bethany, we are searching also. The set of wood pieces is $13 from Step2; the drill gun and bolts about the same; all told $40 for both items shipped with tax. Some folks buy the Black and Decker set of tools
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I bought this for my boyfriend's Christmas present along with another (Hobbit) set he didn't have yet, he's the avid LEGO connoisseur, not me. But he loved the set though, so for me it was well worth the money. As for building two sets instead of one, he said"any set would look better with two instead of one!"It's all up to you really, and how much you're willing to spend on a toy. We've started to display all of them in a glass case, it looks awesome. Hope that helps.
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From both my long-term and recent experience with both DeWalt and Makita (and Bosch) cordless drivers, drills and circular saws, I would say that Makita is currently tops. I have put my Makita LXT 437 Combo Kit through the paces and have been more than happy with its performance.
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Yes the box is a good starter set and lovetoyes i did buy the by 2 building plates makes it easier for them to build on. If fact i'm going to get 2 more.
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If you use one of the smaller drill bits and don't have to do more than one hole. Otherwise get a bigger drill. I use mine mostly for pilot holes, but then again I have other drills. The advantage of this drill is that it is cordless and works with regular batteries so you don't have to put up with a cord or an uncharged cordless drill for a small job.
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No - hubby says it's not the highest quality, but it was fun to put together and the sound is fine for beginners. He bought it more for the experience of building it and he was very satisfied with that aspect.
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I would get a hold of Amazon and let them give you direction on what to do. I built a deck on three sides of my summer cottage with the compact driver but haven't used the drill that much. I haven't had any problems with either though.
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This would be perfect for him. Our kids have had theirs for a year now and have used the heck out of them. This is a durable, great starter set for right and left handed kids. It's also fun to use an adult.
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Not knowing your husband, that is a pretty open ended question. If your husband is really into power tools, he probably with want multiple tools rather than one tool that can do multiple tasks. However, if he is just a weekend handyman, this is a great drill that can, with the accessory attachments, do many "honey do" jobs with ease.
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Each set starts with easy circuits and works up to more complicated ones. Get a starter set and the you can add other sets to that. We have the green energy set, but the lights and sounds one would be good too. Older kids will be just as interested as younger ones.
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I would definitely recommend this drill. It comes with the basic drill bits needed to accomplish normal home repairs and improvements.
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you can try places like Big Lots, Home Depot, Lowes or any place like that even walmart may have what you need in hardware dept. They may not be original equipment but think outside of the box, I have saved tons of money building my own accessaries.