DeWalt Tool Survey

XanadooLTD

I don't have durability issues with my German Bosch and Hilti equipment.

Joining_heads

The only problems I have with Bosch atm are their crappy red case latches that break every time.

tooldork

I got the email too and filled out the form but haven't heard anything.....has anyone actually been picked to test products or are they just trying to get information?

Aiken Colon

Home Depot is actually the main culprit in the DeWalt tool quality demise.

A couple of years ago Home Depot beat up DeWalt on price and told them to more or less get their line out of their stores if they could not compete. For awhile DeWalt was not in Home Depot.

Home Depot put in the Ryobi line and others that were manufactures making the stuff overseas.

DeWalts bottom line was crushed and they were forced to move their productions overseas.

Its a giant catch 22. Americans love their incomes, but the American income is what causes manufactures to move overseas for productions in order to stay competitive.


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jiffy

I see just as many in the to be fixed pile as other tools....except DeWalt. There are more yellow than any other.

Bill

I checked it out too. Thanks for the link. Even joined and maybe hope to get some free tools!

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bobcaygeonjon

Just want to add, here in the UK we do pay a premium for American made tools (Marshaltown, Eastwing) and are happy to do so. As soon as we see the stars and stripes label - bingo, quality.

Another thing, My ex father in law (dont ask) uses an old push mower just to finish of the lawn after using the gas mower. That thing is 120 years old and works great.
All stamped up - MADE IN CANADA

dlcj

Its good to hear stuff like that from across the pond

Aiken Colon

I am actually surprised more guys from the UK don't just buy from American companies. We have several UK customers that are more than willing to pay the $150 freight, because the product is 50% off due to the currency converstion.

JJ

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O.C.Inc.

Speaking of crap tools...
I was in Depot the other day and need to get another Skilsaw as I'm hiring another man. I saw an employee with a pallet of Mag77s. I ask if they are going on sale and he said yes.... BUT they are a lower amperage motor.... for 40 bucks less... I did not find the amp rating, but I'll stick with the 15 amp version.
Pat

P.S. I'd pay more to have a made in USA flag on my tools! Not to mention the Union Made logo either!
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dayusex

as far as the skillsaws go only the new ones have 15 amp motors, every other one before recently had 13 amp. Plus the new ones are made in china, where the other ones are made in the USA!

woodworkbykirk

my collection and tools used

milwaukee tilt lok saw- love it/own
milwaukee- 18v li-ion drill/ not too wild about, nowhere near enough torque
makita 10 amp recip- good saw, plunge cuts precise/own
makita laminate trimmer- good price, good handling / own
bosch table saw- love it own it
bosch 12" compound mitre- love it own it
bosch 12 volt impact driver- happy with it, 18 v would be better but came with table saw
dewalt 5 amp jig saw- bought it, not too happy with it
makita orbital sander- happy with it
dewalt orbital sander- prefer my makita
porter cable 18 gauge- didnt last long enough, wont sink in 3/4 mdf
paslode 18 gauge- not the best ive used but bounce fires and sinks in mdf
ridgid 23 ga, headless pinner works well, not as expensive as other models which only shoot up to 1"

as for dewalt tools, ive used alot of their gear, it was always breaking down, scary to think their now using overseas manufacturing to drop prices. it seems that other manufacturers are slowly doing the same. However Bosch seems to be the only company going the extra step to improve quality and durability, milwaukee was known for this but seem to be going the other way with their newer tools

hiloguy

I think just about ANY professional would be happy to pay more for a professional quality tool, and I'll sign up as another who would pay more for an American made tool. Having said that, I really am amazed at the quality of all my DeWalt 18V tools, and I have nearly every one there is. I was skeptical at first because of the off-shore manufacturing, but I have zero complaints. I also have some of those tools guys talk about that are old-old-old. I have a Milwaukee 1/2" drill motor that has been through hell and back many times over. It's at least 50 years old and works like new. But here's the catch: My fairly new Bosch (made in Mexico, I believe) works as well, has some trick features missing on the old-timer, is electrically safer and is ergonomically superior in every way. At this point, the only real reasons I would pay more for US built tools have to do with patriotic issues. I'd love DeWalt to come up with a line of US built professional quality tools. Maybe if they did one or two as tests, we could all show them that we're behind them!

dayspring

They are now owned by the same company that makes Ryobi

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dayspring

I own a couple 'wally tools, they are no better than other brands for sure. They are just upbeat Black and Decker products, Black and Decker does own Dewalt and has since about 1960

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woodworkbykirk

i knew there was some connection to ryobi, i believe they make ridgid as well

as for dewalt owned by black and decker, i'm aware of this, along with porter cable, and delta. never liked dewalt. on one job we burnt out 3 recips, never used a dewalt nailer that didnt jamb up less than once an hour, i cant see what im cutting with their circ saws, and the mitre saws have alot of blade wobble ( the funny thing is at a wood working show the rep even said they do). their table saw is decent though but cant compete with the bosch

dayspring

As far as jobsite table saws goes, nobody can beat Bosch, Bosch makes some good stuff

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Colorado Fatboy

Yes, they do. And most of it is made in China. Go figure.

TempestV

they can be beat- look for the yellow table saw. that fence is amazing.

Joining_heads

Used the 744 and 745 alot at work. No, they dont beat the bosch.