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.
Your brand of choice of battery powered tools
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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.
Mike.
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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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I think some of it depends on OPs trade.
On a deck job where tools are rolled out and stay on the job for weeks, it doesn’t matter if you have three platforms and chargers for each, or a trailer left onsite.
My specialty is home repairs. All types of repairs, lots of small jobs. Lots of trim, siding, roof repairs. Typical job maybe 1 to 2 days. Many are much less. A half hour for water heater straps or a half day to Replace some window trims and clean out gutters.
I insist on one platform and don’t even carry a charger on the truck. I have enough batteries to power me for several days if needed. I only use the compressor for roofing. Everything else is cordless, and one platform is super convenient.
I use Dewalt 20 and 60v, but if I had a different specialty or trade, it could be Makita or Milwaukee. Whichever platform had the most specialized tools would be preferred.
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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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That's why I have Milwaukee. Makita light selection was almost non existent and the light sucked. I was forced out of their platform for the light.
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I think everyone has done this at least once...
And this is why I much prefer an inline drill vs a T handle tool. The 1st generation Makita's ( gun handle) were a little awkward to hold inline style, where as the second generation had a natural divot for your thumb web, & index finger to fall into. Back then, we use all drywall guns for cabinetry work, where you keep the hand pressure directly inline with the screw, and use middle finger on trigger. It also helps dramatically when drilling with small size drill bits.
I had to explain, & teach this to everyone I hired. This is why there aren't any T handle drywall guns today. It frustrates me that there are next to no main brand inline cordless drills today.
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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.
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I just picked up that Milwaukee m12 installer driver. That has the inline design and C handle.
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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:
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Sometimes I wonder if you actually use tools or perform any work.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:
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Sometimes??? I'm pretty sure he's a out of work writer.
Oh c'mon and stop being a pussy. It's nothing to go find a 240v connection and wire it up for a phase converter to a sub panel:whistling. Or maybe get creative and slap a vfd on every tool. Its waaaaay faster than sticking a battery in and going.
In my shop most everything that is substantial is 3 phase... where its stationary... where it makes sense...:whistling
In the field I'm mostly Dewalt 60v and 20v. I have a some m12 I use in the shop and really like them. Got rid of my festool battery stuff, too expensive for how good the big three are now and their increases pissed me off after I bought some of it and they switched the battery platform to airstream. Also use paslode guns if I need one on a job.
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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.
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