Atelier Malin

The right tool, without paying for the name on the box

Power tool comparisons for people who do their own projects at home. Sourced specs, dated prices, and anything we couldn’t verify is labeled as such.

Our top picks

In each section, the tool our comparisons rank first, then two more.

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Cutting & Sawing

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1SKIL 5280-01SKIL 5280-014.6/5 · 14,223 reviews$59.00Check the price →
2BLACK+DECKER BDEJS600CBLACK+DECKER BDEJS600C4.7/5 · 11,147 reviews$59.99Check the price →
3DEWALT 20V MAX DCS380B (tool only)DEWALT 20V MAX DCS380B (tool only)4.7/5 · 8,596 reviews$99.00Check the price →

Drilling & Driving

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1DeWalt 20V MAX DCK240C2 (drill + impact driver)DeWalt 20V MAX DCK240C2 (drill + impact driver)4.7/5 · 61,268 reviews$129.00Check the price →
2Bosch "Pro" 32-piece bit setBosch "Pro" 32-piece bit set4.7/5 · 24,814 reviews$36.53Check the price →
3Black+Decker 20V MAX BDC120VA100Black+Decker 20V MAX BDC120VA1004.6/5 · 5,649 reviews$64.99Check the price →

Sanding & Finishing

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1DeWalt DWE6423KDeWalt DWE6423K4.8/5 · 4,357 reviews$98.99Check the price →
2POTUINOM 165-disc assortment, 5-inch 8-hole (40 to 600 grit)POTUINOM 165-disc assortment, 5-inch 8-hole (40 to 600 grit)4.7/5 · 2,726 reviews$19.99Check the price →
3Black+Decker BDERO100Black+Decker BDERO1004.6/5 · 15,624 reviews$39.99Check the price →

Shop Equipment

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1Craftsman CMXEVBE17590 (9 gal)Craftsman CMXEVBE17590 (9 gal)4.5/5 · 4,877 reviews$109.99Check the price →
2Craftsman CMXEVBE17595 (16 gal)Craftsman CMXEVBE17595 (16 gal)4.7/5 · 8,634 reviews$149.99Check the price →
3DeWalt DXV09PA (9 gal)DeWalt DXV09PA (9 gal)4.7/5 · 1,749 reviews$126.82Check the price →

Your question, our answer

Every English guide, sorted by section. Each one opens with a short answer, then the details. Want one pick per job? See our recommended tools.

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Where to start

Four ways in, depending on the job ahead of you.

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All our comparisons

We publish a comparison when it’s solid, not to fill a page.

Cutting & Sawing

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Sanding & Finishing

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What we do, and what we don’t

Every figure has a sourceManufacturer specs, prices checked and dated, independent tests cited by name.
We don’t test tools ourselvesAnd we don’t pretend to. Anything we couldn’t verify is flagged, not filled in. How we compare.
Made for home projectsNot for a pro job site: the criteria and the budgets are different.