You might be motivated to do some spring cleaning when the snow melts and the weather warms up, and while you may start with your house, don’t forget about the yard. The cold and snowy conditions no longer hold you back from that backyard project you’ve been meaning to do for a while now. Before you get started, make sure you have the right power tools, which you can find in our wide selection at Tractor Supply.
1. Power Saws
Your garage is too cluttered, and you want to build a shed for your yard for more storage. Perhaps you’re putting together a patio in time for summer parties. Whatever your spring project, power saws get the job done, and quickly. Use a power saw to cut wood and even some metals – just make sure you have the correct saw and blade. Explore these types to make the right choice:
- Band saws: Featuring a flexible band saw blade that moves around two wheels, these saws are ideal for woodworking, creating mortise-and-tenon joints, resawing and curved cuts.
- Chop saws: Instead of a blade, chop saws use rough discs to cut through various materials, including wood and metal.
- Circular saws: A versatile circular saw blade makes them great for countless projects, such as cutting wood, pavers and PVC pipe.
- Concrete saws: Just as it sounds, these saws cut through concrete and other masonry materials.
- Jigsaws: These saws allow for a variety of cuts, such as straight, curved and circular, and they’re easy to maneuver for freehand use or cutting based off designs. With different types of jigsaw blades available, you can cut wood, metals and more.
- Miter saws: For precise cuts, use miter saws, which help when shaping molding or other pieces at angles. Single compound miter saws cut in one direction, while dual compound has blades that move in both directions to match bevel cuts. With sliding compound miter saws, you get fast, repetitive cuts.
- Reciprocating saws: When you need exceptional power and speed, reciprocating saw blades can cut through studs, nails, screws and more when completely remodeling a space.
- Scroll saws: Rely on these saws for detailed aspects, such as cutting complex designs into various materials. Scroll saw blades also cut curves and small pieces.
- Table saws: Put these saws on power tool stands or tables and get more precise, repetitive cuts, plus work with large materials such as plywood and MDF. Achieve accurate rip cuts, crosscuts and bevel cuts and trim flooring.
2. Drills and Drivers
Coupled with a range of bits, drills and drivers help you handle many tasks, from installing a deck on your patio or a railing to outdoor stairways. Cordless options are easy to carry from project to project, while battery-powered drills and drivers only require a charge to keep you on track. For great speed and efficiency, consider an electric drill or driver.
3. Angle Grinders
If your project involves heavy-duty metal applications, an angle grinder helps you achieve a polished surface. These power tools feature motors that spin on grinding discs and either cut through or grind away at the material. Getting ready for spring yard maintenance? Use a grinder to sharpen lawn mower blades and other garden tools. They can remove paint and rust from metal surfaces if you plan to paint or finish them for a nice shine.
Angle grinders aren’t your only tool for tasks like these, and depending on your project, you might also need:
- Bench grinders: For larger applications, consider a stationary bench grinder for your workshop.
- Power die grinders: Use this portable tool for grinding, sanding and related tasks.
- Straight grinders: These handheld grinders have abrasive attachments for polishing.
Grinders are compatible with different wheels and discs, enabling you to accomplish more with a single tool. For example, you might use cut-off wheels for precision when cutting metal pieces or wire wheels and brushes with bristles of various sizes for better speed or accuracy, depending on the job.
4. Impact Wrenches
Loosening and tightening bolts and lug nuts can be tedious with manual tools, but impact wrenches deliver the power you need for fast twisting and untwisting. Cordless designs enable portability, battery-powered impact wrenches power up simply with charging. For car maintenance, electric impact wrenches are especially convenient because of their exceptional power.
5. Nail Guns
Fasten a series of nails quickly with nail guns, which help attach framing for outdoor structures such as fences or more intricate work such as installing molding. Typically, nail guns are battery or air-powered and cordless models can go with you from task to task.
6. Oscillating and Rotary Tools
If your project involves hard-to-reach areas, oscillating tools are compact to access these spaces for cutting, sanding and scraping materials such as wood and masonry. If spring is inspiring your creativity, consider rotary tools, which feature bits that spin at high speeds for etching, engraving and other detailed, artistic tasks. Explore the wide range of oscillating and rotary tools we carry so you can get to work.
7. Power Sanders
Instead of using sandpaper to polish a surface for painting or finishing, rely on power sanders, which save time and effort. With a variety of sanding abrasives, you can achieve the correct texture depending on your project’s goals. Discover several power sanders for numerous applications:
- Belt sanders: One of the highest-performing power sanders, they help smooth large and rough surfaces and can help you mold a work piece into the desired shape.
- Orbital and disc sanders: Remove blemishes from large surfaces before painting or finishing with these sanders.
- Sheet sanders: Attach sandpaper sheets to these small sanders, which have a square design for accessing corners and are best when sanding between the next coat of paint or finish.
- Spindle sanders: Intended to sand board edges, these sanders feature a drum that spins and moves up and down, preventing grooves from forming and ensuring even wear on the drum.
8. Staplers
Power staplers operate similarly to nail guns, except they drive staples into work pieces to fasten them to other pieces. Battery or air-operated staplers get the job done quicker than manually screwing pieces together.
Keep Your Garage or Shed Stocked with Power Tools from Tractor Supply
You’ll have your spring project completed in time to enjoy your new shed, patio or garden structure during the summer and for years to come with power tools that enhance efficiency and performance. From cutting and grinding to sanding and fastening, our inventory has what your project demands. Visit your local Tractor Supply store today or browse online.