All I want for Christmas is a 9-tool kit

Tool kits are like a box of chocolates.

You never know what you’re gonna get.

Forrest Gump

Unless you look at the bottom, Forrest! Sometimes they’re all listed in plain sight, right on the box.

And tool kits, as we all know, are clearly detailed on the web page, or on a sign in the store.

So why the heck are we bringing up a flawed, albeit charming, quote?

Because sometimes the big kits include tools you don’t quite want or need.

Maybe it’s one of those old chargers you can’t even mount on the wall. Or those batteries without the charge light indicator that’s now a gotta-have.

But here’s the thing.

Kits can offer big discounts! And who doesn’t love a good bargain?

They’re also a great gift for the DIYer in your life. Especially if they’re just starting their tool collection.

Plus, that one tool you’re not so interested in just might come in handy one day.

It’s not secret around here that Brad loves him some Dewalt. Tiffany is always trying to get a count on just how many black and yellow items he owns.

Wisely, he ducks and dodges.

Bobs and weaves.

Flies like a butterfly, but thankfully, and with apologies to Mr. Ali, does not sting like a bee.

We’re just full of famous quotes today, aren’t we? Blame it on the TimBiebs your faithful scribe is currently sugared up on.

Tiffany, Word Nerd

We planned on filming a simple “what you get” video review of Dewalt’s 9-tool drill combo kit, but after an eagle-eyed viewer with better math skills than us pointed out we’d missed a tool, we decided to turn it into a Challenge.

Better to MacGyver a mistake than to admit defeat, right??

If you’re on the hunt for the perfect gift for dad, or your brother, or your tool-loving girlfriend, sister or wife, check out our Gift Guide. We’ve got you covered this Christmas!

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