By John Rumm (Internode Ltd) March 2005 with thanks to all those who commented on the drafts.
This FAQ is all about portable power tools; what types there are, and what they do (though we are looking for contributions for the Bench Mounted Power Tools section). How to choose the right tool to buy, and sort the good, from the bad or just plain ugly. If you are a novice to DIY then start with the introductory section for some background and then move onto the categories section to understand about the different ranges available. More experienced users may prefer to jump straight in with the Buying Policies or the individual tool types.
Introduction
Power Tool Categories and Brands
Buying Policies
Cordless Tools, Advantages & Disadvantages
If you are in the market for a new tool, have a look in the following sections for specific advice.
NB: Chapters marked thus (**) are potential sections awaiting a volunteer to write them. Do you want to volunteer?
** These are potential chapters, awaiting a volunteer to write them. Volunteers wanted.
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