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6. Dremel Trio///$100

We can't think of many tools that cut wood, drywall, acoustic and ceramic tile, plastic laminate, light-gauge sheet steel and aluminum. Add in the capability to sand and shape those surfaces, and we can't think of another one at all. But as Dremel reps at NHS demonstrated, using elaborate boxes fitted with each of the materials mentioned above, their new Trio has the versatility to do it all. The tool uses specially designed rotary bits that cut and bore at the same time. Switch those out and you can also chuck a sanding drum or a small 3/16-inch router bit (only Dremel-branded, Trio-specific accessories will work, though). The finishing touch is a pivoting handle that permits two ways to hold the tool: straight on or at a 90-degree angle.