Collection: Power Tools

Power tools australia buyers use cover the drills, saws, sanders and drivers that do the work of a shed or worksite. A power tool kit decision starts with cordless versus corded, the battery platform you commit to, and the safety gear that goes with each tool. Cordless has become the default for most home use. Start with the jobs you actually do, pick a battery platform you can build on, and get the protective gear before the tools.

Cordless or corded power tools?

Both still have a place:

• Cordless drill and tools: no lead to manage, works anywhere, and modern batteries handle most home jobs. Limited by runtime and you need charged batteries ready.
• Corded electric tools: constant power with no runtime limit, generally more output for the money, and lighter without a battery. Tied to a power point and lead.

Choose cordless for convenience and general work, corded for sustained heavy jobs like extended sanding or cutting.

Why does the battery platform matter?

With cordless tools, the battery system you choose is a longer commitment than any single tool, because batteries and chargers are generally not interchangeable between brands. Buying into one platform means later tools can be bought as skins — the tool alone, without battery or charger — which is much cheaper than buying a full kit each time. Switching brands later means duplicating batteries and chargers you already own. Look at the range of tools available on a platform before committing. Tip: once you have batteries, buy skins rather than kits.

What safety gear do power tools need?

Eye protection is the non-negotiable one, because anything that drills, cuts, grinds or sands throws debris at speed, and eye injuries are permanent. Hearing protection matters more than people realise, since damage from loud tools accumulates and doesn't recover. A dust mask is important for sanding and cutting, particularly with treated timber or masonry. Use a residual current device with mains tools, especially outdoors or in damp areas, since it cuts power fast on a fault. Avoid gloves and loose clothing around rotating parts, which can catch and pull you in.

Common questions

Cordless or corded power tools?
Cordless suits general home use with no lead to manage; corded suits sustained heavy work with no runtime limit and generally more output per dollar. Many workshops have both.

Are batteries interchangeable between brands?
Generally no — each brand has its own battery platform. That makes the platform a bigger commitment than any single tool, so check the tool range before buying in.

What is a skin?
A tool sold without a battery or charger, for people who already own compatible batteries. It's much cheaper than buying a full kit each time once you're on a platform.

What safety gear do I need?
Eye protection always, hearing protection for loud tools, a dust mask for sanding and cutting, and an RCD with mains tools. Avoid gloves and loose clothing near rotating parts.

Can I pay for power tools with Afterpay?
Yes. You can split it with Afterpay, Zip, Klarna or PayPal Pay in 4. Our power tools start from $31, which is four fortnightly payments of $7.75.

Complete your workshop

Power tools work with the rest of your kit. Add drills and wrenches, sanders, and an air compressor.

A $31 power tool splits into four fortnightly payments of $7.75 with Afterpay, and Zip, Klarna and PayPal Pay in 4 do the same. Every order ships from our Australian warehouse, dispatched within 1–2 business days, with a 12-month warranty and 30 days to return it. We're a family-run Australian store, going since 2016, rated 4.66 out of 5 across 5,363 reviews.