How to Get a Free Tool for Black Friday

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We may be biased, but discounted tools are among the most sought-after deals when the holiday shopping season kicks off. Lucky for us, Black Friday 2024 does not disappoint—it might even be the best year so far for buy-one-get-one deals! So good that we’re already seeing some deals sell out (like the bonus tool The Home Depot offered with a purchase of the DeWalt 20V Cordless 3-Tool Combo Kit). We scoured the internet and found free tool deals on top brands, including DeWalt, Milwaukee, and Makita. No matter which brand you stock in the workshop, you’re bound to find a little something special below.

And the free tools you can snag include circular saws, cordless drills, and a host of others typically valued anywhere from $99 to $219. Check out our list of free tools and BOGO deals, but bear in mind: These deals won’t last, and supplies are limited.

Our Favorite DeWalt Black Friday Deals

Up to $179 Value

Free Tool with DeWalt Impact Driver Kit at Lowe's

DeWalt Xtreme 12-volt Max 1/4-in Brushless Cordless Impact Driver Kit

Free DeWalt Tools at Lowe’s with an Impact Driver Kit

When you buy the DeWalt Xtreme 12V Cordless Impact Driver Kit at Lowe’s for $149, you can choose one of seven bare tools for free. These are the three we’d pick:

DeWalt Xtreme 12V Cordless 5-3/8-inch Circular Saw at Lowe’s ($149 value)
DeWalt Xtreme 12V Cordless ⅜-inch Impact Wrench at Lowe’s ($149 value)
DeWalt 12V 5Ah Rechargeable Lithium Tool Battery at Lowe’s ($99 value)

The trick to getting the free tool deal at Lowe’s is to add the impact driver kit to your cart first and then select your free gift on that page. As you’ll see by clicking into the circular saw, impact wrench, or rechargeable battery, none of these have an obvious way to add them to your cart for free. (But they do show off hundreds of other customers’ happy reviews and the specs that will help you choose between tools.)

Free DeWalt Tools at The Home Depot with a Battery Kit or Impact Driver Combo

If that selection isn’t exactly what you’re looking for, there are two more ways to get free DeWalt tools from The Home Depot this Black Friday. When you purchase either the DeWalt 20V Max Lithium-Ion 6.0Ah and 4.0Ah Battery and Charger Starter Kit for $199 or the DeWalt 20V Max XR Hammer Drill and Atomic Impact Driver Combo Kit for $299, you select from a dozen bare tools up to $219 in value. If it were us, we’d add one of the following tools:

DeWalt 20V Max 4.5-inch Cordless Angle Grinder at The Home Depot ($199 value)
DeWalt 20V Max XR Cordless Jigsaw at The Home Depot ($219 value)
DeWalt 20V Max XR Cordless Compact Router at The Home Depot ($219 value)
DeWalt 20V Max XR Cordless Leaf Blower at The Home Depot ($159 value)
DeWalt 20V Max XR Cordless Rotary Drywall Cutter Tool at The Home Depot ($179)

A $219 Value

Free Battery with select DeWalt Bare Tools at Ace Hardware

DeWalt 20V Max XR Powerpack 8Ah Battery

Free DeWalt Battery at Ace Hardware

More deals on DeWalt BOGO tools are available from Ace Hardware—this time, batteries. When add one of five select DeWalt tools to your cart, you can also get this DeWalt 20V Max XR Powerpack 8Ah Battery (a $219 value) for free. These are four of our favorite tools that will earn you a free gift:

Our Favorite Makita Black Friday Deals

Up to $199 Value

Free bare tool with Makita Battery at The Home Depot

Makita 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Battery and Charger Starter Pack

Free Makita Tools at The Home Depot

To score a free tool from the Makita 18V line, start with its 18V LXT Battery 2-Pack from The Home Depot for $199. Then, you’ll have the option to select a free bare tool from a list of 10 options. These are our favorite deals from the list:

Makita 18V LXT Cordless Reciprocating Saw at The Home Depot ($149 value)
Makita 18V LXT Cordless Finishing Sander at The Home Depot ($139 value)
Makita 18V LXT Cordless Leaf Blower at The Home Depot ($169 value)
Makita 18V LXT Cordless 6-½-inch Circular Saw at The Home Depot ($149 value)
Makita 18V LXT Cordless X-Lock Angle Grinder at The Home Depot ($189 value)

Free Milwaukee Tools at The Home Depot

Milwaukee fans have a few combos at The Home Depot that can get a free tool. If you just need a couple of spare batteries for the growing collection, start with either the Milwaukee M18 XC Starter Pack with two 5.0 Ah batteries and a charger for $199 or the M18 Battery 3-Pack from The Home Depot for $299, which comes with two 5Ah batteries and one, high-output 6Ah battery. You can also add a free bare tool to one of two tool combos: the M18 Brushless Cordless Compact Hammer Drill/Impact Combo Kit with 2 batteries for $299 or the M18 Brushless Cordless Hammer Drill/Impact Driver Combo Kit for $399.

Then, choose your favorite of 13 free Milwaukee tools or accessories. Our recommendations:

Milwaukee M18 Cordless Jig Saw at The Home Depot ($199 value)
Milwaukee M18 Cordless Rotary Hammer at The Home Depot ($199 value)
Milwaukee M18 Cordless Jobsite Radio at The Home Depot ($189 value)
Milwaukee M18 Cordless Inflator at The Home Depot ($179 value)
Milwaukee M18 Cordless 4500 Lumens Flood Light at The Home Depot ($179 value)

If you’re still looking for just the right tool for you or to give as a gift, check out our tested tool guides for shopping tips and tool recommendations.