Handy Kobalt Tools That Deserve A Spot In Your Garage
When outfitting your garage with the right tools, making the right decision can be daunting. With so many brand options, it can be tough to determine which tools are right for you, and which ones you really need. You can consider the best ranked power tools, but if you want to stick to one brand, you may want to consider Kobalt. While there are things to consider before buying Kobalt tools, such as the fact that they are owned by Lowe's, the brand has been considered a good choice for those looking for high quality at the lowest possible price.
TikTok is already obsessed with the Kobalt electric lawn mower, which made waves recently, but there are more Kobalt tools you'll want to find a spot for in your garage. Whether you need an impact wrench or hammer drill, these are the Kobalt tools we recommend adding to your tool collection.
XTR Brushless Cordless Impact Driver
Kobalt has a line of its highest-powered tools called the 24V Max XTR, and in that collection is the XTR Impact Driver, a must-have tool for your garage. What makes this driver stand out from others is the addition of the brushless motor, which allows it to have increased power — up to 2,400 in-lbs of torque and 3,400 RPM. And while the driver is powerful, it is also small enough to help you with any project, no matter how tight the area may be.
In addition to the high power, the Kobalt driver also has a built-in LED flashlight, allowing you to illuminate your workspace without the addition of another tool. The driver's ASSIST mode lessens screw cam-out and cross-threading, making your project much more seamless. You can find the XTR Impact Driver at Lowe's for $179, where users have said the driver is great for gentle work on delicate wood and even changing a tire.
1/2-in Drive Cordless Impact Wrench
The Kobalt ½-in Drive Cordless Impact Wrench offers high torque amounts while remaining small and compact for ease of use in smaller spaces. The tool was created specifically for auto work, having two electronically selected special mode settings, but it can be used for just about any job that requires an impact wrench. The wrench has three torque settings, offering up to 2800 impacts per minute and up to 2200 RPM for maximum efficiency.
The Impact Wrench is sold at Lowe's, the parent company of Kobalt, for $149. It is highly rated among users, with an overall score of 4.6 out of 5. Users love the fact that this smaller option expends just as much power as their older, larger wrench. One user even said they have yet to need the highest power setting to deal with stubborn lug nuts, while another was amazed by how easily the wrench removes frozen nuts from the bar links on their car.
XTR 1/2-in 24-volt Variable Speed Brushless Cordless Hammer Drill
If you have a project that requires drilling into tough materials, you'll need to add a hammer drill to your repertoire. Kobalt offers a 24V cordless tool that is a drill, screwdriver, and hammer all in one, with a quick select option that lets you move through each mode easily. The drill also comes with a brushless motor, which allows the tool to get up to 1,200 in-lbs of peak torque, up to 2,000 RPMs, and a maximum impact rate of 32,000 blows per minute. The drill also comes with anti-kickback technology, making it much safer by giving the user added control. One Lowe's user recommended the drill for this reason alone, commenting that the feature worked really well when the drill was getting caught in a metal shell.
Lowe's sells the hammer drill as a kit for $199, which includes an LED indicating charger and an Ultimate Output 4.0 A-H battery so you can use it right out of the box without waiting for a charge.
1/4-in Variable Speed Brushless Trim Cordless Router
If your home improvement plans or DIY projects involve wood, you're going to want this Kobalt Brushless Trim Cordless Router. The router is designed specifically for woodworking, with a brushless motor that allows for fast and accurate cuts. And while the router is small and compact, it still delivers a ton of power – and users agree. One Lowe's buyer wrote "The power this little router produces is shocking the first time you fire it up. You don't expect such a small form factor to produce the power that it does. It is an absolute must for any wood worker."
In addition to the power, the cordless router also has a 6-mode speed control dial, a tool-less rack and pinion fine height adjustment, and a built-in LED light for added control and user-friendly capabilities. You can purchase the router, which is compatible with all Kobalt 24-volt batteries and chargers, for $119. The item also includes a 5-year limited warranty.
Cordless Brushless 24-volt Variable Speed Oscillating Multi-Tool
If you only had to pick one Kobalt tool to add to your garage, let it be this one. The Kobalt Oscillating Multi-Tool is designed to cut or grind just about anything you may need, offering 1.8 degrees of oscillation for a faster finish, a variable speed motor, allowing you to use the tool for delicate jobs and tough jobs, and a tool-less blade change so you don't waste time changing out your tool.
If you buy the multi-tool kit at Lowe's for $99, you not only get the multi-tool, but also get nine sanding papers, a base plate set, 3 plunge cut blades, a scraper blade, grout removal blade, flush-cut blade, and a tool bag to keep it all in. Users loved the durability and how quiet the tool was when in use, plus the ease of use, including the way the switch allows it to stay on automatically and how lightweight the tool is.