Current Makita Deals & Budget Guides

Holiday gifts for woodworkers that fill real gaps: parallel and bar clamps, a random orbital sander, a compact router kit, and small detail tools.

Small tool gifts that fit in a stocking and actually get used: driver and drill bit sets, screw extractor pliers, a magnetic work light, a stud finder, and mini drivers.

10 tool gifts for dad under $100 for the 2026 holidays. Platform-safe accessories, hand tools, and complete drill kits, organized by budget.

The sub-$100 drill category is full of junk -- brushed motors, weak clutches, and batteries that die in 18 months. We compared 7 models to find the 3 that actually last. Best overall: Ryobi PBLDD01K.

We compared 5 circular saws under $100. The DEWALT DCS391B wins -- clean cuts, solid depth capacity, and the 20V MAX ecosystem means you already own the battery.

We compared five brushless drill kits under $150 for framing, cabinetry, and renovation use. At this price, every top pick includes a brushless motor. Here are the five worth buying in 2026.