Amazon Prime Big Deal Days Tool Sales to Save You Money

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The holiday shopping season may not quite be here yet, but it pays to be prepared. Amazon Prime Big Deal Days will take place on Oct. 10 and 11 this year. It’ll be a great opportunity to get a jump start on your holiday shopping, or to get some new tools for yourself and have extra money to put toward savings or buying gifts for the loved ones in your life.

With this sales event, you’ll find deals on tools from trusted hardware brands, including Black+Decker, Craftsman, DeWalt, Skil, and more. If you’re looking to expand your tool arsenal, Amazon Big Deal Days is a great opportunity to save some money in the process.

To help you find exactly what you need, we’ve culled the pretenders from the real savings, so you can get some great gear that's worth your money. We'll keep this list updated daily to keep the discounted items at the forefront.

What to Consider

How to Find a Good Deal

Not every product on sale over Prime Big Deal Days is actually a good deal. Some sellers employ devious practices to make their deals look better than they are, like raising the price of a product a few weeks before the event, then “slashing” it back to a small discount, making a 10-percent discount look like 30-percent off.

So, how do you separate the wheat from the chaff amidst your shopping? I recommend using a shopping assistant browser extension such as Honey or Camel Camel Camel. These helpful price trackers can show you how the price of a product has changed over time and alert you if it’s cheaper at another retailer. These tools are not only helpful for sales events like Amazon Prime Day and Big Deal Days, but also for upcoming shopping events like Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

What to Look For

Many of our favorite tools brands—including Bosch, DeWalt, WorkPro, Milwaukee, Black+Decker, Craftsman, and Greenworks, to name several—are not shy about offering major discounts on Amazon’s sales events.

Expect to find great deals on corded and cordless power tools, including drills, impact drivers, and circular saws. Sale prices on hand tools, such as socket sets and home tool kits, should also be abundant as well.

Power Tool Deals

6 Amp Corded Jig Saw- JS314901

This is a solid deal on a corded jig saw from Skil. If you need to cut shapes out of wood or follow a template for building Adirondack chairs or other pieces of furniture with curved edges, for example, this is just the saw you need. It has a wide trigger that’s easy to press, an easy-adjust bevel plate for cutting at angles, and most important of all, a built-in light to see what you’re working on.

Oscillating Tool Cordless Kit

Craftsman’s cordless 20-volt oscillating tool kit comes with a varied selection of attachments, including wood and metal blades, a scraper, and a sanding platen. It’s a great jack-of-all-trades tool to keep around. The kit includes a battery and charger, plus a canvas tote bag to store all of its tools and attachments, to boot.

ROS20VSC 2.5 Amp 5-Inch Palm Sander

Not everyone loves sanding. While you may not be able to avoid this tedious step when working with wood, this sander from Bosch will make it easier. This disc sander comes equipped with variable speed controls and a small filtration system that collects all the saw dust you’ll be creating with it. And, thanks to its discounted price, you also won’t have to fork over a lot for it.

20V Max Cordless Drill and Impact Driver

DeWalt’s offering an incredible price on a combination impact driver and cordless drill kit that packs a heck of a one-two punch. The drill can reach speeds of up to 1,500 RPM, allowing you to make quick work of projects that require a lot of fasteners, while the impact driver comes equipped with enough torque to drive 3-inch screws through two 2x4s.

Two 20-volt batteries and a charger accompany this kit, along with a handy canvas storage bag that’s large enough to store the tools, batteries, and charger. It also has side pockets for bits.

5080-01 13-Amp Circular Saw

Skil has long been renowned for its circular saw, which should come as little surprise given that the company invented the tool more than 100 years ago. This starter model is a fine choice for anyone cutting their teeth in the world of DIY home improvement. It’s lightweight, making it easier to handle than other circular saws, but still allows you to cut to a depth of 2 3⁄8 of an inch and bevel up to 51 degrees.

DCS367B Compact Reciprocating Saw

There’s no better tool for tackling a demo job than a reciprocating saw. This DeWalt model is cordless, so you can take it to remote jobs or not worry about cutting through the cord by accident.

Whether you’re cutting down fence posts, moving wall studs, or even trimming tree branches, a reciprocating saw such as this one is a valuable asset. This model comes with a battery and charger as well, but if you’re already set up on DeWalt’s 20-volt system, you could just opt for the tool as well.

Hand Tool Deals

General Household Toolset

If you live in an apartment or only plan on tackling odd jobs around the house, then you don’t need a bulky 200-piece tool set. This 39-piece kit will do just fine. It comes with enough hand tools to take on small jobs, like hanging a picture, removing the battery cover on a toy, or even trading out a light switch with a dimmer switch. Its compact size and molded case make it easy to store in a utility drawer or closet.

Mechanics Tool Set

The price on this DeWalt mechanics tool set may be enough to make a gearhead drool. The 192-piece set features 1/4-inch, 3/8-inch, and 1/2-inch ratchets, plus standard and deep sockets that range from a tiny 5/32-inch up to 9/16-inch in SAE sizes, and 4mm to 14mm in metric sizes. There’s also a smorgasbord of extenders and flexible joints that make it easier to work inside the cozy confines of a car engine, not to mention a robust selection of socket screwdriver bits.

8-inch Pro Series Cutting Pliers

These aren’t any ordinary wire cutters. This pair of Crescent cutting pliers have compound action, which gives you twice the cutting power. Plus, their rubberized ergonomic grips make them easier to squeeze when you need to apply some pressure and cut through thick wiring. With this deal, they also go easier on your wallet.

Fiberglass Hammer

You’d be hard-pressed to find a better deal on this workshop staple from one of the better quality brands in hand tools. This 16-ounce claw hammer features an ergonomic rubberized handle, an alloy steel head, and vibration-reducing fiberglass construction, so you’ll drive in nails faster and feel it less while you’re doing it. Take advantage of this deal. Your arm will thank you.