Best Power Tool Deals Worth Grabbing: DeWalt, Flex, Kobalt, Skil, Metabo HPT and Craftsman

Introduction

Holiday sales events are one of the few times of year when tool pricing genuinely drops, and this roundup pulls together the standout offers worth your attention. Some of these are clearance prices that rarely appear, others are kit bundles that only show up around major sale periods. If you have been waiting to add a rotary hammer, an impact wrench, a miter saw or a proper tool cabinet to your setup, this is the kind of window where buying makes sense. Prices and availability on deals like these change quickly, so it is worth checking current pricing before you commit.

DeWalt Deals

DeWalt had some of the most aggressive pricing in the group, including one clearance item described as among the lowest prices available anywhere online.

DeWalt 12V SDS+ Cordless Rotary Hammer

Originally $179 and marked down to $71.57 as a clearance deal, this 12V SDS+ rotary hammer is a bare tool, but the price is hard to argue with. If your drilling needs do not justify a full 20V SDS platform, this compact 12V option is a very easy recommendation at this level. It is the kind of deal that sells out fast, and it may be tied to a model transition, so treat it as a grab-it-when-you-see-it situation.

DeWalt 20V Max 1/4 in Impact Driver

Down from $159 to $99, this kit includes the 20V Max 1/4 in impact driver, a 2Ah battery, a charger and a carry bag. It is a straightforward entry point into the 20V Max system and a sensible first buy for anyone building out a DeWalt collection.

DeWalt 20V Max XR

This is the headline DeWalt deal: the top-tier XR platform kit dropped from $219 to $149, saving $70. You get a 1.7Ah PowerStack battery, the charger and the bag. XR sits at the top of the DeWalt cordless lineup, so seeing it at this price is unusual. Deals like this tend to get bought out quickly, sometimes by resellers, so availability can vanish fast.

DeWalt also ran a bundle at $299 that included two 5Ah batteries and a 4Ah charger, plus a free tool of your choice from a small selection including an XR sander and XR impact drivers. It is a solid way to add batteries and a bonus tool in one purchase.

Flex Deals

Flex had some of the deepest discounts of the entire roundup, with several tools cut by $70 to $120.

Flex Starlock 24V Multi-Tool Oscillating Tool

Reduced from $169 to $99, this kit includes the Starlock multi-tool, a battery, a couple of blades, a charger and a bag. Deals on this tool typically only appear around Black Friday or Christmas, so seeing it at $99 outside of that window is notable. One caveat: the 24V platform has not seen many new releases lately, so buy into it for the tools that exist today.

Flex 24V Brushless 1/2 in Drive Cordless Impact Wrench

This variable-speed brushless impact wrench dropped from $219 to $99, a $120 saving. It is a serious tool for automotive and heavy fastening work, and the price puts it in impulse-buy territory if you are already on the Flex 24V platform.

Flex 24V Brushless Random Orbital Sander

Down from $169 to $99, this 24V brushless variable-speed random orbital sander includes dust management and digital controls. Vibration is described as barely noticeable, which matters a lot for longer sanding sessions. Flex tools in this line have been priced comparably to Milwaukee, so the discount is genuinely meaningful.

Flex also offered a one-handed reciprocating saw reduced from $179 to $99 and a 24V brushless reciprocating saw down from $219 to $149, both praised for very low vibration. Several of these offers were scheduled to end July 30, and the Flex Stack Pack storage had a spend-more-save-more structure: $20 off at $99, $50 off at $199, and $75 off at $269.

Kobalt Deals

Kobalt covered both workshop accessories and outdoor power equipment at accessible DIY-friendly prices.

Kobalt Enclosed Retractable Reel 3/8 x 50 ft

Cut from $131 to $69, this enclosed retractable reel holds a 3/8 in x 50 ft poly hybrid hose and mounts in the garage so you are not tripping over loose hose. It is a simple quality-of-life upgrade for any garage, and at $69 it is one of the easiest recommendations in this whole roundup.

Wait, that image placement belongs further down, so let us stay on Kobalt: beyond the reel, the brand also offered a 24V string trimmer bundle at $249 that effectively included a free second tool and charger, plus an 80V max blower bundle at $249 down from $428. The outdoor line is aimed squarely at DIY users with average-size yards rather than large properties.

Kobalt 24V Impact Wrench

This 1/2 in drive 24V impact wrench kit dropped from $229 to $149, including a 4Ah battery, charger, bag and the tool. It is a complete ready-to-work kit for automotive tasks at a mid-range price.

Kobalt XTR 2-1/2 in 18 Gauge Brad Nailer

Down from $199 to $129, this XTR 2-1/2 in, 18-gauge brad nailer saves you $70. If you are trim and casing work in the Kobalt 24V system, this is a reasonable point to add it.

Kobalt also had smaller extras worth mentioning: a 50-piece SAE and metric mechanics tool set with hard case for $29.98, backed by a hassle-free lifetime warranty, and a compact lockback utility knife at just $6.98 that reportedly sold over 10,000 units in a month.

Skil Deals

Skil’s 12V PowerCore line delivered some of the best value-per-dollar bundles here.

Skil PowerCore 12V

For $29 you get a PowerCore 12V 2Ah battery and a charger with a fast USB-C cord, and this battery features power delivery of 60W output through its USB-C port. That means you can charge phones, laptops and other devices directly from it, without ever putting it in a tool. It doubles as a genuinely useful portable power bank.

Skil also ran trending bundles around the PowerCore 12 platform: a cordless drill kit with a buy-one-get-one free tool selection covering a jigsaw, sander, fan and one-handed reciprocating saw, advertised as over $110 in value if bought separately. Another standout was a retractable telescoping floor light rated at 2,500 lumens, down from $119 to $79, handy for shop and garage work.

Metabo HPT Deals

Metabo HPT covered nailers and miter saws across both DIY and pro use cases.

Metabo HPT 16 Gauge Straight Finish Nailer

Reduced from $169 to $89, this pneumatic 16-gauge straight finish nailer handles nails up to 2-1/2 in. That is $80 off a tried-and-true design, and if you need a pneumatic finish nailer, this is the kind of price that does not come around often. Metabo HPT nailers remain popular with roofers and framing crews.

Metabo HPT 10in 15 Amp Single Bevel Compound Miter Saw

Down from $179 to $119, this corded 10 in, 15 amp single bevel compound miter saw is aimed at homeowners and shop users who do not need dual bevel or sliding capacity. It is a pro-brand saw at a DIY price, saving you $60.

Metabo HPT 12in 15 Amp Dual Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw

For users who cut more often and want the bigger tool, the 12 in, 15 amp dual bevel sliding compound miter saw dropped from $479 to $389. This is the pro-level option of the two, and the $90 saving is meaningful on a saw in this class.

Metabo HPT also offered a corded 1.8 amp multi-purpose rotary tool at $99 down from $139 with a large accessory set, a 1/4 in x 100 ft pneumatic hose reduced from $48.98 to $28, and a 36V-to-18V charger bundle at $199 with a free 7-1/4 in sidewinder saw. A brushless trim router deal at $159 included two free 2Ah batteries and a charger via buy-one-get-one.

Craftsman Tool Storage Deals

Craftsman’s 2000 series rolling cabinets anchored the storage deals, with two sizes and colors available.

Craftsman 2000 Series 52 in Rolling Tool Cabinet

Down from $539 to $399, this 52 in wide, 37.5 in high, 10-drawer steel rolling tool cabinet is available in black or classic Craftsman red. It is a serious amount of storage and a $140 saving. A matching top hutch was also reduced from $419 to $299 if you want to build out a full workstation.

Craftsman 2000 Series 26-1/2 in Rolling Tool Cabinet

The smaller 26-1/2 in wide, 37.5 in high, five-drawer steel rolling cabinet dropped from $329 to $269. It carries a four-star rating and includes casters and a pegboard back, making it a good fit for smaller garages or as a companion unit.

Craftsman also ran battery and kit deals: a $99 bundle with 4Ah and 2Ah batteries, charger and a free tool of your choice including a sidewinder saw, inflator, grinder, sander, jigsaw, multi-tool, caulking gun or reciprocating saw; a two-pack of 4Ah 20V batteries for $79 down from $149; and a 20V two-pack of 2Ah batteries for $59 down from $129 if you just want spare batteries. There was also a 230-piece SAE and metric mechanics tool set in a hard case for $99, down from a usual price of around $150, and a V20 18-gauge cordless straight brad nailer at $99 down from $159.

Overall Buying Advice

A few patterns are worth noting before you buy. Clearance and limited-time prices, like the $71.57 DeWalt rotary hammer, tend to disappear quickly and are sometimes bought out for resale, so if the price is right, do not wait long. Bundles that include batteries and chargers usually beat buying bare tools later, especially for entry into a new platform. And if you are already invested in a battery system, accessories, spare batteries and add-on tools are where the sale prices stretch furthest. Several of these offers carried end dates in late July or early August, so always confirm current pricing and availability on the product page before ordering.

Conclusion

This lineup covers a lot of ground: compact drilling power from DeWalt, deeply discounted 24V tools from Flex, practical workshop accessories from Kobalt, versatile 12V value from Skil, pro-grade nailers and miter saws from Metabo HPT, and solid steel storage from Craftsman. Match the tool to the work you actually do, check that you are buying into a platform you want to grow with, and these deals can stretch a tool budget a long way.