What brand of power tools?

[Irving]

I'm currently pot committed with Ryobi, as I currently have at least 11 Ryobi branded tools, 2 charges, probably 6 batteries, etc. I burned up my Sawzall the other day, and want a second grinder, as well as a 1/2" high torque impact. So I'm thinking about transitioning to something a little better. They've served me well for all these years, but they aren't perfect and certainly aren't quite contractor grade.

Every time I've used my buddy's Makita stuff, I've noticed that his tools are twice as quiet a mine, but other than that, I've never used anything that blew me away. For example, you can run his radial arm saw without ear pro and not feel like your hurting yourself, where as when I pull mine out, the headphones are a mandatory accessory. What do you like and why?

Related: there is a YouTube channel called the Torque Test channel that tests the torque of tools had to head and is enlightening. I'll be watching some of that to see what is holding up to advertising claims as well. They did a torque test using 15" of extensions on an impact and found that you get HALF the rated torque with that much extension. Good channel.

[BPTactical]

DeWalt 20vMax or nothing IMO.

[Ramsker]

DeWalt 20vMax or nothing IMO.

My company has an employee rewards program where people can award you points for various crap. Then you can buy all sorts of products on a special website. I've used points to buy a few DeWalt 20v Max tools (impact wrench, driver & drill) and they are great. Have a few more points added to the hopper recently . . . might have to pick up something new (eyeballing a sawzall).

[Jer]

DeWalt 20vMax or nothing IMO.

This.

Don't take our word for it though, go to any construction site & note how much yellow you see.

[Irving]

This.

Don't take our word for it though, go to any construction site & note how much yellow you see.

Did you bail on Rigid then?

[Jer]

Did you bail on Rigid then?

Rigid? I never had any Rigid gear that I recall. I've had Dewalt forever.

[Irving]

Rigid? I never had any Rigid gear that I recall. I've had Dewalt forever.

I distinctly remember you talking about the Rigid battery warranty a few years ago, probably the last time I asked this question. If you don't use it, you must have mentioned it but not actually bought in.

[Irving]

Dewalt has definitely been around and doesn't look like they are going anywhere. I have a Dewalt portaband already as well, even though I kind of hate it.

[fitterjohn]

Gotta go with Milwaukee, tired to stick with Mikita but had to make the change and I am so glad I did. Use I fuel potraband and fuel ratchet almost daily

[DEAGLER]

Dewalt flexvolt ftw.