11-27-2007, 07:22 AM
I just bought two of those $5 boxes. Not sure what exactly for, but it's a darned good deal.
One will probably serve to upgrade my electrical supplies, which outgrew a smaller box, and the other might become a dedicated bike repair toolbox (oddly I don't have one yet).
I'm drowning in tools . . . I have all sorts of ambitious plans to organize them. I plan to mount pegboard in my enclosed porch tomorrow to hang some . . .
Here's the answer to your question and the one thing you should have--
an 18v cordless set of some sort.
Since you are close to Home Depot I'd recommend Ryobi (it's HD's brand)-- get any kit that has a cordless drill, a flashlight, and not less than two batteries.
Your best bang for the buck might be to buy one that =only= has the light and drill and two batteries, and then buy a sander seperately that also uses the same battery. This way you get two of your identified needs met, and get a drill too :-)
One will probably serve to upgrade my electrical supplies, which outgrew a smaller box, and the other might become a dedicated bike repair toolbox (oddly I don't have one yet).
I'm drowning in tools . . . I have all sorts of ambitious plans to organize them. I plan to mount pegboard in my enclosed porch tomorrow to hang some . . .
Here's the answer to your question and the one thing you should have--
an 18v cordless set of some sort.
Since you are close to Home Depot I'd recommend Ryobi (it's HD's brand)-- get any kit that has a cordless drill, a flashlight, and not less than two batteries.
Your best bang for the buck might be to buy one that =only= has the light and drill and two batteries, and then buy a sander seperately that also uses the same battery. This way you get two of your identified needs met, and get a drill too :-)