I have been a painter and decorator for over twenty years and over those twenty years I have turned my hand to many other jobs for my customers. This could could be putting up a curtain rail or putting a handrail up in a bathroom to hanging new doors. Of course to do these different types of jobs you need the tools that will make it easier for you to complete the job. The single-handed tool with a rubberised contoured handle allows a firm grip on small and hard-to-reach areas. Ergonomically designed for enhanced comfort the compact design ensures you’re closer to the work surface, offering greater control. Batteries don’t do well being left uncharged and by having only a small number of batteries also makes it much easier keeping them charged and in use. Does the VonHaus E-series 18V cordless drill driver do a good job?

The saw comes with two 115mm blades and it has 43mm cutting depth at 90 degrees and 28mm at a 45 degree angle. It also has a soft grip handle for comfortable use, a dust pipe to collect the dust and it also comes with an edge guide and hex key. Li-ion provides a longer run time than other NiCd batteries. Also provides optimum performance, as well as overheat protection.There are seven power tools in the range from drill drivers to saws and even a LED light and the easily the best part is they all work with the same battery that is interchangeable throughout the E- Series range of power tools. The cordless sander will have an unlimited amount of uses around the home and garden. Learn more here.

The cordless sander can be used on wood, plastic and metal. The sander can be used in tight, small and awkward areas. It’s perfect for a fine finish, but will also deal with tougher jobs such as paint removal. The 3-stage light signalling system lets you know when your battery needs charging / is fully charged. Based on our testing, the VonHaus E-series 18v cordless drill driver performs very well for drilling holes and putting screws into wood and metal.So I am always on the lookout for quality tools at an affordable price. So when VonHaus approached me recently to put their new E-series of cordless power tools through their paces, I couldn’t wait to try them out. They are a perfect set of household power tool essentials for a novice or seasoned DIYers.

This VonHaus drill driver is specifically designed for wood and metal only, it isn’t designed for masonry and therefore does not come with a hammer function. The E-series is one of the most competitively-priced cordless ranges on the market. By selling one, interchangeable power source and a collection of quality tools with brilliant basics, this is the perfect set of household essentials for novice and seasoned DIYers alike. The cordless jigsaw is perfect for indoors and outdoors. It has a speed of 2500SPM with a 45 degree cutting capacity and a 3 stage pendulum switch to adjust the speed as required.The VonHaus drill driver bundle is part of the E-series range, which all make use of the same battery and charger, so one battery can be used with eight different tools. These tools include an impact driver, torch, jigsaw, multitool, mini-circular saw, reciprocating saw, sander and of course, the drill driver. It’s a very comprehensive set that comprises of 246 drill bits. It has twist, wood, masonry, metal and plastic drill bits. It also has nut drivers and screwdriver bits. The list is truly endless so whatever your DIY task is, you will have every drill or screwdriver bit to do the job. I tested the saw over a couple of weeks, in 10, 15 and 25 minutes sessions to see how the battery lasted when used in shorter sessions and how long it could go in one session. Using the supplied blades I cut through fence posts, MDF, plastic pipe, metal pipe and a lot of garden bushes and trees. A cordless power tool needs a battery and the VonHaus comes with a 3.0Ah 20V MAX 3.0Ah Lithium-ion battery and its own charger. What does this mean? It means you have a decent size battery. It's worth noting that it's no better than an 18V battery that you commonly get with cordless reciprocating saws. It’s a marketing tool to make it sound better.

The saw comes in a recyclable cardboard box, and that’s it apart from the warning label not to use a knife or scissors to cut through the box's tape. VonHaus keeps everything down to a minimum, which I like. The less waste the better in my opinion. Much of the cost when purchasing tools is in the batteries. This means you can add to your tool collection with relatively little additional expense. The ability to use the same battery in multiple tools not only saves money but is convenient too — one battery and one charger rather than having to charge eight different batteries! The 3.0Ah battery gives around 25-30 minutes of power while the charger takes around 65 minutes for a full recharge (Image credit: Steven Jenkins) How well did the VonHaus D-Series 20V MAX Reciprocating Saw work? Suitable for use on wood, plastics and metal, the Sander lends a helping hand when working on tight, small or awkward spaces. With a no speed of 12000OPM it’s ideal for light to medium weight applications such as fine finishing and paint removal.The blade change is simple and doesn’t require a tool to change the blade. The jigsaw comes with a wood cutting blade and a hex wench. It’s compatible with all standard t-shank jigsaw blades.