On its own, the power drill is a very powerful and useful tool that you can use for many projects—big or small. Whether you’re an electrician, plumber, woodworker, or mechanic, you’re going to have to use a power tool at some point during the job. When working with a power tool, you’ll find that you can combine a few of its accessories to help upgrade it and get the most usage out of your tool.

No matter what project you’re working on, you can use your tool for just about anything if you have the right tool accessories. Here are five power tool accessories to always have on hand.

Spade Bits

If you’ve reached the end of the standard bit’s capacity, a spade bit makes an excellent replacement. These paddle-shaped bits have a self-feed tip to get the hole started and are great for quickly drilling large holes in wood. However, these bits are known for the rough edges they create during the drilling process, so remember to either sand or cover the hole after creating it.

Hole Saws

A hole saw is the perfect tool for those who need to make a large hole in wood, metal, or plastic. Hole saws make excellent drills and are also good for removing buried nails. Metal hole saws are the go-to accessory for creating holes in sheet metal.

Twist Drill Bits

Every pro should own a good set of twist drill bits. Twist drill bits are mainly used to create holes in harder materials such as wood, iron, steel, and other metals. These are great for simple tasks and are inexpensive to replace. Professionals should use twist drills made from titanium because the material increases hardness while creating a thermal barrier.

Universal Wrench

A universal wrench is one of the best power tool accessories to always have on hand. You can use a universal wrench to loosen or tighten any nut or bolt. You can even grab broken or stripped nuts with this wrench. This accessory will conform to any shape of the nut or bolt you’re dealing with and loosen it, so you won’t have to switch between different sockets to find the best one.

Sanding Disc Pads

Sanding disc pads can be used with your typical cordless drill or a drill grinder. You can attach the sanding pad with the appropriate sandpaper and get your projects sanded and polished quickly and effectively. Say goodbye to sanding by hand and say hello to a quick and easy sanding job.

Extech building materials is both a material supplier and a power tool supplier! Find all your power tool needs and accessories on our website. If you have any questions or concerns about which tool or accessory best fits your project, don’t hesitate to contact us!