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re: Best cordless drill for the price?
Posted on 10/9/16 at 2:35 pm to Hammertime
Posted on 10/9/16 at 2:35 pm to Hammertime
You're such a joke..
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Posted on 10/9/16 at 3:01 pm to Hammertime
Milwaukee is no better than Ryobi as far as quality, which makes sense since they are both owned by AEM which makes Craftsman cordless tools too. They used to be very high quality and some of the few remaining corded tools the assemble in the US for professionals still are but their cordless offerings are far from it. Makita and Hitachi I would pick up well before Milwaukee and the new DeWalt FlexVolt tools are way ahead of the rest of the pack. Makita's corded grinders are the best available, better than Metabo in terms of motor, gear, and bearings and they make the best all around circular saws too. If I need a heavy duty sawzall or hogging drill I'll pick up a Milwaukee but not their cordless tools.
Posted on 10/9/16 at 3:47 pm to Clames
I agree that Hitachi is arguably the best bang for buck tool brand.
All my cordless stuff is Makita, but I have some Hitachi and Dewalt stuff too.
All my cordless stuff is Makita, but I have some Hitachi and Dewalt stuff too.
Posted on 10/9/16 at 4:14 pm to dexy82
Makita> the rest
Posted on 10/9/16 at 5:27 pm to dexy82
I've got the Dewalt brushless 20v.Got the hammer drill, impact, and sawzall with two 5ah batteries for $299.
Posted on 10/9/16 at 5:28 pm to AUbagman
My old set is ridgid.. Great for the price, go with that if you're not using them day in and day out.
This post was edited on 10/9/16 at 5:29 pm
Posted on 10/9/16 at 5:40 pm to Clames
I have both Makita and Milwaukee tools. With the drills, my Makita ones have discharged quicker than Milwaukee, and have actually come apart. I can still use them, but they are tired and not completely assembled anymore. All of my Milwaukee stuff is still in good shape. The M12 lineup is extremely flexible. I now have 4 different tools I run off of two batteries.
I wouldn't discount Ryobi drills as far as bang for the buck. I have used them as a contractor many times before with only one or two going bad. A lot of contractors use them. By far, the most trouble I've had with cordless drills has been with Bosch. Never had one that didn't crap out.
As for grinders, I have used a bunch of those also. I don't like the triggers on the Dewalts I have used, and have only used and have buddies who successfully use Metabo and Fein in an industrial setting. I have never seen a legitimate shop use a Makita grinder. It's always a disposable one, a Metabo, or a Fein. My 4.5" Milwaukee with the broken handle is fine for around the house
I wouldn't discount Ryobi drills as far as bang for the buck. I have used them as a contractor many times before with only one or two going bad. A lot of contractors use them. By far, the most trouble I've had with cordless drills has been with Bosch. Never had one that didn't crap out.
As for grinders, I have used a bunch of those also. I don't like the triggers on the Dewalts I have used, and have only used and have buddies who successfully use Metabo and Fein in an industrial setting. I have never seen a legitimate shop use a Makita grinder. It's always a disposable one, a Metabo, or a Fein. My 4.5" Milwaukee with the broken handle is fine for around the house
Posted on 10/9/16 at 5:45 pm to CAD703X
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I'd get the 21v Lion DeWalt hammer drill in a heartbeat.
You'll regret not paying a little extra for the hammer drill.
why a hammer drill? For light carpentry, a hammer drill does nothing for him unless you mean an impact driver. I would agree with you on the impact.
For my personal use, I actually have the 12V Dewalt impact / 3/8" drill combo and it is perfect for my house. I have built a 20' by 8' deck using just them.
My recommendations based on personal experience:
1. Hitachi has a knockout tool and warranty and will actually stand behind the warranty.
2. Rigid is very finicky with their warranties. I had a 18v drill from them and both the batteries shite the bed when I was working out of town and they wouldn't honor the warranty at all because my registration didn't go through their system despite me mailing it in and having a copy of it.
3. Dewalt makes good tools that last but so does Milwaukee, Hitachi, Makita.
4. An impact is invaluable for doing stuff around the house but I would get a drill/impact combo over just an impact. Get a drill first then an impact.
Posted on 10/9/16 at 7:03 pm to dexy82
DeWalt Hammer Drill...one tough drill.
Posted on 10/9/16 at 7:17 pm to dexy82
Dewalt brushless 20v
Posted on 10/9/16 at 7:24 pm to dexy82
Depends on your money.
The cheap way to go is Hitachi. Their drills are very light for their size and very strong. The 12v is stronger than most cheap 18v drills, and feels great in the hand. Comes with a nice flashlight and an extra battery for under $90.
When spending a lot of money, they are all pretty much the same. Biggest difference is warranty and how comfortable they feel in your hand. Personally, I buy Rigid. Lifetime warranty, brushless, extremely powerful, light in the hand, well balanced, and durable. I get them disgustingly dirty on some days. Including having them completely covered in sand, water, and occasionally mud. Yet they just roll through it no problem.
The cheap way to go is Hitachi. Their drills are very light for their size and very strong. The 12v is stronger than most cheap 18v drills, and feels great in the hand. Comes with a nice flashlight and an extra battery for under $90.
When spending a lot of money, they are all pretty much the same. Biggest difference is warranty and how comfortable they feel in your hand. Personally, I buy Rigid. Lifetime warranty, brushless, extremely powerful, light in the hand, well balanced, and durable. I get them disgustingly dirty on some days. Including having them completely covered in sand, water, and occasionally mud. Yet they just roll through it no problem.
Posted on 10/9/16 at 9:03 pm to Warfarer
quote:are you assuming he wants to do nothing but wood?
why a hammer drill?
A hammer drill makes short work of drilling masonry and brick.
Posted on 10/9/16 at 9:21 pm to dexy82
Craftsman 19.2v lithium from Sears. I have a 5 piece set that is going on 10 yrs old and hasn't quit yet. Kit came with drill, jigsaw, circular saw, recip saw, and flourescent light. Check them out. You will not be disappointed.
Posted on 10/9/16 at 9:24 pm to dexy82
Definitely Milwaukee. My brushless dewalt stop working after 3 months
Posted on 10/9/16 at 10:12 pm to Hammertime
Only reason a Metabo could outlast a Makita is because the Metabo has a current limiter to keep the doofus on the trigger from burning it out from abuse. Makitas use better parts, period and lots of legitimate shops use them especially heavy industry shops in mines.
Posted on 10/9/16 at 10:55 pm to dexy82
I have the 20v max with hammer drill. I love it. However, I believe they are all about the same in performance (makita, Milwaukee and DeWalt)
Posted on 10/9/16 at 11:26 pm to DawgGONIT
Baw. Come talk to me. Grinders? If you are regularly replacing them. 100 is too much. I can find you a better deal than that. Unrelated to what I'm alluding to. How do you feel about metabo?
Posted on 10/9/16 at 11:28 pm to Taurus
Ryobi is what OP is looking for. I use them for a lot of work. If they crap out or get stolen not gonna break the bank to replace
Posted on 10/10/16 at 2:23 am to tigersownall
I don't know what the hell he's talking about. I was an iron worker for 13 years, I had 3-4 1/2" angle grinders in that time, all Milwaukee and they very seldom broke. Most of the time it was something to do with the cord that was a quick fix.
Had a 6" Metabo set up with a cutoff wheel, it was a beast. Never used it with a grinding wheel.
Had a 6" Metabo set up with a cutoff wheel, it was a beast. Never used it with a grinding wheel.
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