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Top 5 Power Tools for Women + Buying Tips

Kiaya Freeze

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Best power tools for women tips

Thanks to YouTube, social media, and DIY sites women are doing more craft and building projects than ever before – and these ladies need a toolkit! We put together a list of our Top 5 Best Power Tools for Women.

This list includes real, quality tools. No cheap, pink, gimmicky tools that are marketed to lure women towards subpar products. Women are completing real projects and they need quality tools for them.

On that note, let’s check out our Top 5 Power Tools for Women.

RYOBI Power Tools for the Beginner DIY’er

RYOBI best power tools for women - beginner diy'ers

RYOBI is our favorite brand for people just getting into DIY. RYOBI has a huge variety of accessible power tool options, they even have a line of RYOBI specialty craft tools. So there’s really something for any level of DIY’er.

RYOBI is a consumer brand so their products are not quite as powerful as pro-brands like Bosch, Milwaukee, DeWALT, etc. But they are enough power for the everyday consumer and most DIY projects. You may need to upgrade from RYOBI if your DIY hobby grows to obsession or even small business status. But this brand is great affordable and accessible option for you to grow your home improvement and DIY skills with.

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Bosch 12V Tools for the Advanced DIY’er

RYOBI best power tools for women - advanced diy'ers

Bosch manufacturers some of the best power tools in the industry, and last year we have the privilege of reviewing the new lineup of Bosch 12V power tools. This line of tools is made of a variety great woodworking tools that are perfect for common DIY projects.

Unless you are a skilled trade worker who works the same rotation of tools hard day-in and day-out, 12V power tools are a great alternative to 18V/20V power tools. 12V tools are lighter, smaller, and less fatiguing to work with – even Eric reaches for a 12V tool for most projects. These are especially great if you work on projects with a lot tight corners. Plus, a quality brand like Bosch is going to pack more power into a smaller tool than generic brands that simply market to “women’s smaller hands”.

SKIL Rechargeable Screwdriver

SKIL Twist 2.0 Rechargeable 4V Cordless Screwdriver
SKIL Twist 2.0 Rechargeable 4V Cordless Screwdriver
SKIL Twist 2.0 Rechargeable 4V Cordless Screwdriver

Maybe you’re not a DIY’er or a crafter. You just want some tools to keep around your house. This new and improved rechargeable screwdriver is one of our best power tools for women (or anyone) because it takes all the effort out of screwing nails in. It’s rechargeable too! So, don’t lose the charger and you won’t even need to keep batteries on hand.

Crescent 180-piece Hand Tool Set & Storage Case

RYOBI best power tools for women - hand tool kit

Women don’t need just power tools, they need hand tools as well. Most standard hand tools will work just fine, so I think it’s better to just have a diverse set for all of your home improvement and DIY needs. This 180-piece tool set from Crescent provides an awesome variety of wrenches, sockets, fliers, screwdrivers and more. Plus, it comes with an organized protective carrying case so you can easily find and store your tools.

Crescent also has larger tool kit options, all the way up to 450-piece tool sets if you prefer.

  • Customer Review: “If you went to the big box store and started buying the hand tools you think you might need for the house or car, you will spend twice as much for those tools and a tool box as you just would buying this set. And you will have twice as many tools in this set. These are all top quality Crescent tools and they will last you a lifetime.” – Amazon Review
  • Where to Buy: $123 (41% off) on Amazon.

RYOBI Rotary Tool Kit

RYOBI best power tools for women - rotary tool kit

Alright, this is more of a specialty craft tool, but a rotary tool is one of our essential power tools for women because its perfect for finishing touches on custom DIY pieces. Most women get into DIY to build something that truly reflects their style. A rotary tool allows you to go beyond building and add fine details that make those truly one-of-a-kind.

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  • Where to Buy: RYOBI Rotary Tool Kits range from $50 to $160 at The Home Depot.

3 MORE Tips on the Best Power Tools for Women

  1. Does your spouse already have a power tool platform that they love? Use that! Try it out, and then only invest in a new brand if YOU want to.
  2. Solo gal? See if you can borrow some power tools from someone you know. If you’re inexperienced you can even ask them to show you how to use the tools properly and safely.
  3. Get tools that are accessible. The Home Depot is the largest hardware in the world, but if you don’t live by one then don’t invest in Home Depot-exclusive brands like RYOBI tools. My dad says “every projects requires at least three trips to the hardware store”, and those trips are going to be a lot less frustrating if they have what you need.

So those are our top power tools and tips for women ready to dive into DIY and take care of their home’s maintenance.

Do you have any other power tool recommendations or tips for women? Let us know and leave them in the comments!

14 responses to “Top 5 Power Tools for Women + Buying Tips”

  1. Harold Wray

    With words like pink, gyro, Johnson, vibe,and torpedo, it sound like they are settling something else for women. 🙂

    1. Christine

      Stud finder

  2. Steve R.

    Hi, Dan. Your “Top Ten” list of tools has some great choices for women. My only suggestion would be to include or substitute an 8 or 10oz. hammer for around-the-house use. This would be easier to use (more controllable) than a 16oz. hammer for tasks like hanging pictures, installing cove molding with finish nails, etc. Otherwise, this article was spot-on.

    1. Tools In Action

      Thanks Steve good call.

  3. Jason

    Number one tool for women is a Glue Gun?

    Look out you are in for it now………

    1. Tools In Action

      LOL, in no particular order

  4. John S

    I might recommend the B&D matrix in place of the 20v B&D drill… especially if you get the corded one – it is a great option offering versatility for homeowners and DIYers

  5. chase rogers

    Nice list guys and B & D is also a good choice because it will not make a big dent in your budget!

  6. Conductor562

    Lmao @ Harold! Great Observation.

  7. Husband of

    Another recommendation for the Black and Decker Matrix. My wife uses the 20V version off and on all day, 5 days a week. For her, it’s more than an “around the house” drill/driver. Anyway, I think that the 12 volt version would be lighter and easier to use for occassional task.

    On the other hand, the 20v max from the black and decker line fits a lot of tools. These include the porter cable 20v line, the craftsman “bolt-on” (identical to the matrix, with a few more attachments available), and a few yard tools from black and decker like line trimmers, pole saws, etc.

  8. Eastwood

    I find the idea of pink tools silly and would be embarassed to own them. What is necessary though is tools designed for people less than 5 feet 8 inches tall. I recently bought a portable table saw and chose Ridgid over Bosch (usually my favourite) because the stand on the Ridgid is a few inches lower than the Bosch and therefor, safer for me to use.

  9. Lyone

    Thanks for this list. I would like to see some other female focused lists or articles if possible.
    When recommending tools for women compact/small is the name of the game! How about some power tool recommendations? Saws, sanders, planers, etc.

  10. Renee Elton

    The reason I want pink tools is so that my husband will stop borrowing them and not returning them. It’s a serious problem because I keep my tools in an easy to find location. His tools seem to end up piled on the work bench. I just want good tools that are obviously not his!

    1. Tools In Action

      Makes sense to me. There is nothing worse than someone not taking care of your tools or not putting them back where they belong.

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