
Robert from Texas demonstrates six basic DIY tools, plus batteries, to help you start a DIY business or tackle home projects, building and fixing things around the house.
Use a drill—the versatile tool for DIY projects—with interchangeable bits, variable speeds, a hammer option, and built-in lights, and pair it with a 20‑volt impact for lag bolts and screws.
Learn how an oscillating saw handles small holes in sheetrock and trim work around outlets, while a palm sander delivers a clean finish on cabinets and fine wood projects.
Learn to use jigsaw, reciprocating saw, and circular saw with different blades for wood, metal, and PVC, including angles up to 45 degrees and safety features.
Identify common power tools by name and function, including drill, impact, jigsaw, oscillating saw, palm sander, and circular saw, as the instructor surveys each tool and invites feedback.
Learn to safely operate a drill, change bits, drive screws with a Phillips bit, and use the impact tool with forward and reverse controls and two speeds and lighting.
Explore the oscillating sander and palm sander, including variable speeds, safety features, blade changes, dust collection, and best practices for precise baseboard and trim work.
Operate a jigsaw, reciprocating saw, and circular saw safely by learning blade changes, locking mechanisms, 45-degree cuts, depth adjustment, and keeping hands clear and protecting eyes and ears.
Practice tool safety by keeping hands away from blades and drill areas. Follow designated hand spots and prioritize eye and hearing safety.
You will be presented with basic tools that are necessary for starting a DIY business or DIY projects around the house. This course will take you through the basic names or each tool along with their best use cases. You will be presented with 7 of the most common and most used tools in any handyman tool bag. Most of the tools mentioned in this video are cordless but the information gathered in this course can be used for corded tools as well. At the end of the calls you will be presented with all the tools for which we have reviewed and asked to give their name. Furthermore we will drive into the different battery options available for each tool and best use cases for different battery styles and sizes. Once completed with the course you will have a better understanding of the tools their functions. With a better understanding of the tools you will be able to walk into hardware stores and know the differences in tool mentioned in this course along with what tools you will be need for the particular job you will be performing. Once the course is completed you will have a better understanding of the tools required to complete many jobs in and around a home. Last updated 06/2023