New power tools are a Father’s Day classic. Whether dad consider’s himself a handyman or not, it’s always good to know he’s got the tools around should the need arise.

We’ve found some of the top rated power tools you might want to buy dad this father’s day, from cordless drills and table saws for his workshop, to pressure washers and string trimmers for his yard.

Whether you’re hanging a shelf or building a whole addition on the house, every dad needs a top quality cordless drill. Make sure you check the voltage, and see if you can find one with a battery pack that’s compatible with the rest of dad’s tools so he can drill and drill and drill and drill for hours.

The DeWalt DCD701F2 Cordless Drill, available at Amazon for $142.90 (10% off) is one of the top drills available in speed and power according to Consumer Reports, and for that price, it’s a great value buy. Toss in a 45-piece screwdriver bit set to make sure he’s set for his next project.

A new table saw is a gift that will really wow dad this father’s day, and set him up for a whole new variety of home improvement projects he couldn’t do before, like building his own decks, sheds and more.

A great saw can quickly and easily slice through a variety of materials, and is portable so dad can get it where he needs it most. That’s why the DEWALT 10-Inch Table Saw ($649) got The Spruce’s pick for best overall saw. It features 32.5 inches of rip capacity, a rolling stand and a rack and pinion telescoping fence system to make fence adjustments fast, smooth and accurate.

DEWALT is going to be the leading power sander as well, according to the experts at Old House, who have listed the DEWALT Random Orbit Sander ($73.97) as the best overall sander on the market.

It features a dust-sealed switch to give the sander a longer lifespan, and a counterweight to limit vibration when in use. Get up close with the short height grip and apply the perfect sand finish to whatever you’re working on.

Father’s Day is the perfect time to upgrade dad’s lawnmower, and Bob Vila has picked the Honda 21 in. 3-in-1 Self Propelled Lawn Mower as the best overall pick. “Its powerful GCV170 engine powers not just one but two blades, giving it a cleaner, more precise cut over most other gas-powered lawn mowers that have just a single blade,” according to the site.

Whether you mow first and trim later, or trim first then mow, for that crisp lawn look, you need a string trimmer (a.k.a. weedwacker, a.k.a. weed eater) for the hard-to-mow places. And the tougher your lawn is to mow, the tougher trimmer dad will need.

The Craftsman WS2400 Gas Powered Straight Shaft String Trimmer ($199.99) was rated the best value trimmer by Popular Mechanics for its easy pull start, and high capacity, easy-winding bump head. Great for rural yards with a lot of heavy trimming.

Pressure washing is one of the most satisfying outdoor tasks, but with different things to consider like PSI ratings and motors, choosing one can be tougher than you’d think.

The Simpson PS3228 3300 PSI 2.5 GPM Gas Pressure Washer ($559.99) is a reliable model with a HONDA GX200 engine that has a unique perk. It can be used to pressure wash your car (not usually advisable) when paired with a Chemical Guys Big Mouth foam cannon, according to Pro Tool Reviews.

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