2010 Hot Tools

Everything in One Combo kits with a circular saw, drill, jigsaw and flash light are pretty standard fare. But add to that kit a table saw, drill press and a scroll saw, and you have quite a novel invention. The POWER8workshop has all of these tools, run on 18-volt Nicad batteries, and the whole system is the size of a (big) breadbox.

The POWER8 collection is a veritable transformer, with ingenious ways of storing the components and accessories. But is this a replacement for the full-size versions of benchtop tools? No more than a Swiss Army knife is a replacement for your toolbox. But, like the knife, the POWER8 sure is handy.

POWER8workshop in Dutch Magazine

Ideal for professional tradesmen and DIY enthusiasts, the POWER8workshop includes a stainless steel armoured case which when combined with the four 18-volt cordless tools to transforms them into their powerful benchtop equivalents.

At the heart of the POWER8workshop are interchangeable 18V POWERhandles. Powered by rechargeable batteries with high quality, the handles attach easily to each tool, and they also slide effortlessly into the integrated docks on the table when your project requires a sturdy bench-top tool to get the job done.

The tools are stored in a sturdy canvas bag that fits neatly into the durable stainless steel armored case, which also doubles as the system's portable benchtop. Together with all the accessories, there are more than 8 functions. When your project is completed, simply pack it all up and tuck it out of the way.