7 Must-Have Cordless Power Tools in South Africa - Tool Guide

Let's face it, cordless power is no longer a nice-to-have; it's a necessity in South Africa. Of course, there's no denying the cost implications, which is why a move towards cordless power should focus on the most beneficial tools during load shedding. Here's 7 must-have cordless power tools to include in your "Beat The Stages" shopping list…

1) CORDLESS DRILLS

While many jobs can be done with conventional hand tools, it's safe to say no one wants to manually drill holes into steel or masonry, which is why a cordless drill should be the first battery-powered tool you own.

View a wide range of cordless drills & prices here.

2) CORDLESS ANGLE GRINDERS

With so many disk types available, few power tools compete with an angle grinder's versatility. That's great news for contractors and DIY enthusiasts who use angle grinders across their job site or property, but the problem is getting power to all these locations.

If there was ever a power tool that justified a move towards battery power, it's definitely the cordless angle grinder.

View a wide range of cordless grinders & prices here.

3) CORDLESS CIRCULAR SAWS

When it comes to making perfectly straight cuts, angled cuts or ripping through boards, planks and structural timber, a circular saw is difficult to be without for several hours a day. They're versatile, practical and critical power tools in any timber project.

View a wide range of cordless circular saws & prices here.

4) CORDLESS SANDERS

Sanding is often time-consuming and requires perseverance to do it correctly. Wasting 2 hours of that precious time on load shedding is hugely impractical, and why a cordless sander is a must for woodworkers and maintenance contractors.

View a wide range of cordless sanders & prices here.

5) CORDLESS JIGSAWS

While jigsaws may have limited applications, the fact is, when you need a jigsaw, it's generally because the job would be too tiring and too laborious to do by hand. Elbow grease is great; cordless jigsaws are better.

View a wide range of cordless jigsaws & prices here. 

6) CORDLESS LIGHTS & FLASHLIGHTS

What good is it to own a collection of cordless power tools if you can't see what you're doing when load shedding kicks in?

The obvious solution is a cordless work light, preferably one that uses the same batteries your power tools use. 

View a wide range of work lights & prices here.

7) BATTERIES

Right, you've invested in a vast selection of cordless power tools, but that will only help if you have enough battery power to get you through 4 hours of load shedding!

How much is enough? As the saying goes: It's better to have and not need, than to need and not have.

View a wide selection of 18V batteries & prices here.

Do you need help deciding which tool is best for you? Then visit our world-class tool store, or call 021 705 1247 to chat with a power-tool specialist.