If you’re looking to pick up several pieces at once, the kits are a great investment (and, psst, the holidays are around the corner, in case you’re looking for an awesome gift idea!)Ĭonsider the Kobalt 18-Volt NiCd Cordless Combo Kit, for example. You can’t go wrong with anything you purchase from the Kobalt tools line, but I was impressed by the kits. We split into teams of 5 and were instructed to build what everyone at the event called a “cornhole” but I know as a “ bean bag toss.”” (Anyone else out there call them bean bag tosses? Or is it just me?)Įach team had to build two sets, and I’m proud to say that our team came in second place! But I digress – back to the tools! One of the coolest parts about the event (besides seeing the tools and catching up with old friends, of course!) was getting to test the tools during a building competition. Although the home improvement giant has offered Kobalt tools for years (Kobalt started in 1998 as a brand of mechanics tools), the line has now been expanded to include a variety of professional-grade cordless tools, designed to give users a more efficient and effective work experience. Last week, I had the great fortune of traveling to New York City for the debut of Lowe’s expanded Kobalt Tools line.