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.

[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.

[encorehunter]

I have used Dewalt for a lot of years. I built a house with my 18v set, then worked on a few more. They have mostly burned up now, and I have a couple of the 20v coversions to run them on 20v batteries. All but my 18v grinder are retired now, and I have moved to 20v. I have burned up 1 20v drill so far, one impact driver is on its last legs in about 5 years. Please know, I use them a lot. The impact has driven several 25lb boxes of 1 5/8, 2", 3" and 4" screws. The impact started having issues driving 6" 1/2" lag bolts for the barn doors.

[JohnnyEgo]

I swapped to all Milwaukee M12 and M18 about a decade ago, and have never looked back. When it's time to replace the battery, the new batteries are always readily available and better than they were in the previous generation. Been very happy.

[DFBrews]

Milwaukee.


I miss the 28 volt series they had before they where bought out by which ever Hong Kong based company that currently owns them.


For the prosumer level pick a battery and stick with it

[whitewalrus]

Dewalt or Milwaukee.

Either or should be good for you.


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[Duman]

Milwaukee 12V/18V. You can find deals on batteries around holidays and fathers day.

Since I picked up the 18v Sawzall, I've not used my corded recip saws. It's been 3+ years.