Update 11/6/24: This begins our coverage of Black Friday tool deals. We’ve found things from your favorite, most reliable brands (Milwaukee, Bosch, and DeWalt) as well as nice tool kits and a multi-tool we absolutely love, all on sale at highly discounted prices. This is a great start and we’re looking forward to seeing how this deals season develops.
- Stanley Home Tool Kit — $40 $56 28% off
- SOG PowerAccess Deluxe — $47 $67 30% off
- Bosch 12V Drill Driver Kit — $129 $219 41% off
- DeWalt Mechanic’s Tool Set — $154 $443 65% off
- Milwaukee M18 Fuel 6-tool Kit — $999 $1,758 43% off
- How to choose which tools to buy on Black Friday
- How we chose these Black Friday tool deals
It always helps to have the right tools for the job. And with Black Friday coming up in just a few weeks, officially on November 29, the biggest sales season of the year has begun. As shoppers and retailers have become more sophisticated in their thinking about the holiday, it has spread out. This means that you no longer need to wait to shop and can begin your Black Friday purchasing now. Here, we’re specifically covering tools, power tools, and everything you need to DIY your way around the house. From the tools you need in your toolbox to the tools you need at home, the following represent a wide variety of tools you might want, all at a discounted price.
Stanley Home Tool Kit — $40 $56 28% off
This 65-piece kit is the perfect way to get all of your main tools — including a hammer, screw drivers, level, pliers, and interchanging bits — in the same place. At $40 it is a steal, and this is the perfect way to get your home prepared for when you need it.
SOG PowerAccess Deluxe — $47 $67 30% off
The SOG PowerAccess Deluxe is considered to be one of the best multi-tools for everyday carry (or EDC). It’s got a mini saw, wire cutters, gripper, needle-nose pliers, chisel, ruler, and more all in one small stainless steel body. This is great for your own carry bag, but also makes for a pretty nifty gift at just $47.
Bosch 12V Drill Driver Kit — $129 $219 41% off
This drill/driver kit is actually pretty special. It comes with two batteries that fit all Bosch 12V items, and multiple heads, including a right-angled head for strange situations. Buy this at $129 to give your Bosch collection a head start and tackle those hard-to-reach spots with finesse.
DeWalt Mechanic’s Tool Set — $154 $443 65% off
This gigantic tool set has 192 pieces, includes 1/2, 1/4, and 3/8 drive sockets, 28 hex keys for any situation, and a sturdy carrying case with neat organization and strong locking mechanism. Grab it while its 65% off and you can save nearly $300.
Milwaukee M18 Fuel 6-tool Kit — $999 $1,758 43% off
This gigantic Milwaukee kit will give you everything you need to take on the job at hand. Includes a hammer drill/driver, hex impact driver, reciprocating saw, circular saw, angle grinder, LED work light, two Milwaukee M18 5.0 Ah batteries, a charger, and two tool bags. All of the power tools use premium brushless motors. Grab it while you can get it for less than $1,000.
How to choose which tools to buy on Black Friday
Black Friday is the time of big deals, but it doesn’t just last on one day (November 29 this year) like it did in the times of old. As for your shopping strategy, that means that when you find a good deal you can go ahead and take it.
If you’re finally upgrading to cordless, battery-powered power tools, you should also be aware of the way their batteries work. They’re brand limited. For example, a 20V DeWalt battery will only work with other 20V DeWalt tools. So, do your best to link up all of your battery-powered tools with the same brand if you can.
Most people also prefer tools with brushless motors due to their longer lifespans and low maintenance requirements, though those tools are more expensive. Take advantage of Black Friday deals season savings to get these premium tools at a lower price.
How we chose these Black Friday tool deals
The preceding Black Friday tool deals were chosen for their great deal price while also giving you an excellent selection — everything from manual tools to power tools were selected.
It’s also worth noting that we’ve been covering battery-powered, cordless power tools for a long time now. One thing that we’ve discovered, from a market perspective, is that the best cordless drills are often a great way to “introduce” yourself to a system because they typically always come with a battery and charger. Then, you can buy other tools that use the same battery in a battery-free (usually called “bare tool” or “tool only” by manufacturers) format to save money and grow your collection. We paid particular attention to this system while checking out these deals, but also included kits with multiple tools and batteries so you could easily start with a larger collection at a discount.
Finally, know that we’ll be updating this section throughout the Black Friday deals season, into Cyber Monday and beyond. Please bookmark it for further tool deals that represent the best of the time we’re in.