Building the Core Cordless Fab Kit
Stone and tile fabrication puts tools through more abuse than almost any other trade — silica dust, water, vibration, and continuous high-load use. This guide covers the cordless tools that belong in every professional fab shop or install crew's kit, and why each one earns its place.
The Essential Tools
Angle Grinder
The workhorse of stone fabrication. Used for grinding seams, shaping edges, undercutting, and detail work. A brushless 20V angle grinder with a [X]" disc handles the majority of daily fab tasks. Look for variable speed and a paddle switch for control on detailed cuts. See WorCraft Angle Grinders.
Cordless Drill / Hammer Drill
Essential for drilling anchor holes in stone, tile, and substrate. A brushless hammer drill with [X] RPM and [X] BPM handles masonry anchors without a cord getting in the way on-site. See WorCraft Drills.
Cordless Paddle Mixer
Mixing thinset, grout, and epoxy by hand is slow and inconsistent. A cordless paddle mixer on a 6.0Ah or 8.0Ah pack handles full bags without bogging down, and moves freely between buckets without hunting for an outlet. See WorCraft Paddle Mixers.
Polisher
For finishing stone surfaces, a variable-speed cordless polisher gives you control over grit progression without being tethered to a wall. Critical for countertop finishing and edge polishing on-site. See WorCraft Polishers.
Recommended Battery Setup for a Fab Kit
| Tool | Recommended Pack | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Angle Grinder | 4.0Ah or 6.0Ah | High draw — go bigger for long sessions |
| Hammer Drill | 2.0Ah or 4.0Ah | Lower draw, lighter pack keeps it balanced |
| Paddle Mixer | 6.0Ah or 8.0Ah | Highest draw in the kit |
| Polisher | 4.0Ah or 6.0Ah | Depends on session length |
FAQs
Q: Can I run all these tools on the same battery platform?
A: Yes — every tool above runs on the WorCraft 20V One For All platform. One battery family, every tool in the kit.
Q: Do WorCraft tools work with Makita batteries?
A: Yes, with the WorCraft One For All Makita adapter. If your crew already runs Makita packs, they work on every WorCraft 20V tool. See the adapter.