If you were in the market to use battery powered/cordless tools such as a drill, circular saw and a jig saw, which brand(s) would you recommend in terms of value, reliability and compatibility. And which would you stay away from.
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Milwaukee, Makita or DeWalt. There's others as well, but those 3 are the most mainstream and have wide selections. Ones to stay away from? I don't think Ridgid makes great cordless tools. Ryobi usually wears out fast under hard use and doesn't perform as well as the others. It has it's place, but yo can't go wrong with any from the first three.
I'm all Makita from my beam saw to my 6½" saw.
I too go back the the 9volt days when that was the only cordless on the market.
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My main brand is Makita. But they had no line up for lights so I bought into the Milwaukee line up for lighting. But now that I have their battery system I've also picked up the jigsaw and multimaster tool. Also have 2 of their 7" fans.
Jigsaw is good enough, I find the multimaster to be buzzy compared to my corded Fein. But the price difference is about $200 so I expect a quality drop with Milwaukee.
Jigsaw is good enough, I find the multimaster to be buzzy compared to my corded Fein. But the price difference is about $200 so I expect a quality drop with Milwaukee.
as said -makita ,milwaukee and dewalt . depends on the particular tool .
if i was wanting a more reliable brand for the basics i might try hilti .they have a small selection and not generally the fastest or most powerful .if your not going to use them alot then there are less costly brands that do just fine .
if i was wanting a more reliable brand for the basics i might try hilti .they have a small selection and not generally the fastest or most powerful .if your not going to use them alot then there are less costly brands that do just fine .
Milwaukee for me, because when I made the switch they were top dog. They beat the market to the new battery tech and got a pretty good jump on things.
I also have a supplier/warranty center locally, so it's easy to drop off stuff for repairs and buy or order new tools.
In 10 years when battery tech takes another big step forward due to some new innovation or battery design, I'll probably go with whatever brand is the leader.
I also have a supplier/warranty center locally, so it's easy to drop off stuff for repairs and buy or order new tools.
In 10 years when battery tech takes another big step forward due to some new innovation or battery design, I'll probably go with whatever brand is the leader.
I have all dewalt. Tried to upgrade to Milwaukee years ago until I realized how many cordless tools I actually had and would need to re-purchase to switch battery platforms!
Dewalt, Milwaukee and makita are the only ones I know that the guys I know (pro’s) use for residential. Some commercial guys I know use hilti and lease them
Not to hijack the thread, but is it true that tool suppliers and big box stores have different quality of tools? I’ve always heard this, and I have both that I use everyday, and honestly couldn’t tell you which ones where which
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Dewalt, Milwaukee and makita are the only ones I know that the guys I know (pro’s) use for residential. Some commercial guys I know use hilti and lease them
Not to hijack the thread, but is it true that tool suppliers and big box stores have different quality of tools? I’ve always heard this, and I have both that I use everyday, and honestly couldn’t tell you which ones where which
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I’m all Milwaukee, since 2016, when I bought my first tools. Their impact drill is what I first liked, I also think they have the best cordless reciprocating saw. The M18 line features a ton of tools, and they have a lot of battery options. I’ll always recommend Milwaukee. But like a lot of others said, can’t go wrong with Makita or Dewalt.
Locked in to Milwaukee, Makita, and Senco.
I really like the M12 lineup of drills and drivers.
I got in to Makita primarily because of the rear handle 36v saw. It's the only one of their cordless tools I own, but the router and drywall tools are on my short list.
I've got two of the Senco nailers and three batteries. If they still sold the cordless Duraspin and router combo I'd get that too.
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I really like the M12 lineup of drills and drivers.
I got in to Makita primarily because of the rear handle 36v saw. It's the only one of their cordless tools I own, but the router and drywall tools are on my short list.
I've got two of the Senco nailers and three batteries. If they still sold the cordless Duraspin and router combo I'd get that too.
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I'm buried in Milwaukee. With that said, I have Makita, Dewalt, Mafell, Paslode, and Fein.
I've come to realize, one platform isn't something I'd rather have more than the right tool for the job.
It's worth it to me to keep more than one charger going.
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I've come to realize, one platform isn't something I'd rather have more than the right tool for the job.
It's worth it to me to keep more than one charger going.
Mike.
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Makita for me. The big 3 do have their own best tools.
Dewalt multitool has best trigger imo.
Love makita double battery sawsall and worm drive.
Makita single battery circular saws are weak, even the brushless, but if you’re taking it up on a roof for sheeting it’s usually got just enough to get the job done.
I like the dewalt cordless nail guns more than makita. They also offer more sizes.
The makita non brushless jigsaw has a better trigger than the brushless.
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Dewalt multitool has best trigger imo.
Love makita double battery sawsall and worm drive.
Makita single battery circular saws are weak, even the brushless, but if you’re taking it up on a roof for sheeting it’s usually got just enough to get the job done.
I like the dewalt cordless nail guns more than makita. They also offer more sizes.
The makita non brushless jigsaw has a better trigger than the brushless.
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I have makita, Milwaukee, dewalt, hitachi and one ryobi. I like having them all. Mostly makita but my m12 collection is growing
Forgot about the OP. We switched to Milwaukee about a year ago for about 90% of our battery operated tools.
I'll second the Makita SDS. Used mine for a couple of hours straight today. It got a little warm. Shrug.
I'm recommitting to 240 Volt AC powered tools as much MORE productive then any current battery system....
For hobby jobs and jobs that don't last days and weeks, DeWalt by default....:whistling
240 VAC (3 phase?) tools are the future of production workers, lighter cords, light motors , no starter needed on 3 Phase motors, already in production in the EU....
Use plug in tools when possible, the greater output allows you to buy new battery tools for posing as a tool master to your girlfriends.:jester:
For hobby jobs and jobs that don't last days and weeks, DeWalt by default....:whistling
240 VAC (3 phase?) tools are the future of production workers, lighter cords, light motors , no starter needed on 3 Phase motors, already in production in the EU....
Use plug in tools when possible, the greater output allows you to buy new battery tools for posing as a tool master to your girlfriends.:jester:
Guys, keep in mind that a brick mason mostly uses power to cut brick & limestone. Some of those electric saws are 7+ hp. Batteries won't do. There are lot's of 240v brick saws out there that would be worth while setting up in a mostly stationary position.
The biggest problem with 240v is that it can electrocute you a lot easier that 120v, but 240v gets you more power with smaller motors, & smaller cords than 120v.
The biggest problem with 240v is that it can electrocute you a lot easier that 120v, but 240v gets you more power with smaller motors, & smaller cords than 120v.
As Leo says, if it's different, it has a different model number. If nothing else, imagine what a nightmare parts & service would be if they weren't differentiated.
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