Josey Wales
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Looks a lot like the HF drill I have. If so it's weak.
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Looks a lot like the HF drill I have. If so it's weak.
hoston23
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milwaukee
I'd love to get some of the Japan market purple Makitas... individual tool doesn't matter. Well, the brand new impact driver would be awesome...
Brownsfan
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This is what I use. They dont get much love here but they are a great bang for the buck. I have the drill impact driver 3/8 impact 1/2 impact. Cordless light. And a bunch of c3 lithium ion batteries. Great stuff for the money
kramarj
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Right now I am a huge Milwaukee M18 fan, it is what we have completely switched to in our truck.
We used Panasonic for years and years until they switched their line to Lithium batteries. They were very very good tools, but didn't fit our needs so we switched to Milwaukee. Before Panasonic we used Dewalt, but they just didn't last, but that was years ago.
I would recommend the Milwaukee M18 all day long. Very good line of tools and available everywhere.
We used Panasonic for years and years until they switched their line to Lithium batteries. They were very very good tools, but didn't fit our needs so we switched to Milwaukee. Before Panasonic we used Dewalt, but they just didn't last, but that was years ago.
I would recommend the Milwaukee M18 all day long. Very good line of tools and available everywhere.
I have ever 20volt tool IngersollRand makes. Love them, they're the best cordless tools I've used. On that note. They're spendy. I've got somewhere in the neighborhood of $2000 into them.
Then I've used some of the Milwaukee stuff and was thoroughly impressed. Best bang for the buck is the M18 stuff from Milwaukee.
Then third on my top 3 list is Dewalt. It all honestly comes down to your preference of color and budget in the end though.
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Then I've used some of the Milwaukee stuff and was thoroughly impressed. Best bang for the buck is the M18 stuff from Milwaukee.
Then third on my top 3 list is Dewalt. It all honestly comes down to your preference of color and budget in the end though.
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Angry welder
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It depends on what your doing with it. If your going to being using the setup for commercial construction, then you can't beat HILTI. If your doing home construction (DIY) then its hard to beat Ryobi, because the batteries and tools can be bought separately which makes for a cheap set up. If your doing mechanic work or something that requires a lot of torque then Milwaukee is the way to go. It is a bit pricier than others but they do tend to last for ever. Remember to match the tool to the job and pay for what you need. If your only going to need it one time a year then don't spend a fortune on the stuff, if your going to use it every day, then buy something that is proven to last. Remember Snap-on doesn't make the best of everything, hell they don't even make most of the stuff they sell, they just charge the most for it.
I'm a Milwaukee fan, but every brand has its tools that ****, and other tools that are at the top of the game. It all really comes down to as who has the best deals at the moment. There are some Dewalt tools I want like the cordless framing nailer.
Because: free batteries for life. Litihum-Ion batteries have a 4-5 year lifespan, whether they're waiting for you to buy them or whether they're being used.
This ^ exactly. I'm very hard on my tools, I make my living with them. That said the Snap-On hand tools I have are the best I have. But the power tools, cordless and Pneumatic are junk. In my opinion.
I had a set of cordless Snapon impacts, drill, etc.....
Worst I had at a premium price. Some of the best cordless tools are the ones that are sold at a better price anyway.
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Twofold. 1. I can use them as hard as I like and if it breaks, it gets replaced. 2. free batteries for life.
If I needed 100% every-day profesional reliability I'd take that into consideration, but I don't, so long-term ownership costs get balanced against quality and price. IMO Ridgid presents the best value in that respect, since I don't buy the newest shiny cordless drill every year.
espyking83
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Makita
theoldwizard1
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My son has a nearly complete set of DeWalt 18V, which I often borrow. Surprisingly, the reciprocating saw and small "panel" circular saw work well as long as you are not going to make a lot of cuts. Same is true for the drill. A separate 1/4" hex impact is great for driving and removing screws.
Save your money and get a 3/8" drill instead of the 1/2". You will be buying a corded 1/2" in the future.
LordPsychon
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For 12v, though there's not a lot of choice, I like Bosch for the compactness (then again, I do mostly DIY or woodwork where less weight is better). For 18v, even though I own Porter Cable I can't find any more tools for them and their max amperage is 2.6Ah for batteries. I'd pick either Ryobi or Ridgid for my next platform. For serious construction, Makita/Dewalt/Milwaukee/Hilti would be good choices. For simply DIY work, Black and Decker's actually pretty good but the batteries don't seem to last very long.
canuckian
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if you're just looking for a basic drill and impact, either of the big brands (DeWalt, Milwaukee, Makita, Bosch, etc.) will serve you well and most of them have different voltage platforms available. If you're looking to expand your setup, just look at which brand has the tools you want to add and take pricing/availability/warranty into consideration, depending on what's important to you. For variety, as far as I can tell, Milwaukee is in the lead. In my experience, most of the popular brands are all priced similarly anyways so it may simply boil down to what your favorite color is 
.
If my world were perfect, I'd have all high end power tools from a company like Festool but my world is far from perfect so I have a mix of Milwaukee, Makita, Bosch, Ridgid, Festool, Dewalt, Mastercraft, Snap On and probably some others I'm forgetting. They all work as intended and i've never had any real issues with any of them besides normal stuff like batteries not holding a strong charge after they get older. That's to be expected with any brand.
Don't over-think it. just get what you need (when it's on sale).
.If my world were perfect, I'd have all high end power tools from a company like Festool but my world is far from perfect so I have a mix of Milwaukee, Makita, Bosch, Ridgid, Festool, Dewalt, Mastercraft, Snap On and probably some others I'm forgetting. They all work as intended and i've never had any real issues with any of them besides normal stuff like batteries not holding a strong charge after they get older. That's to be expected with any brand.
Don't over-think it. just get what you need (when it's on sale).
Dust Devil
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Makita and Snap-on
Makita, I am still using the two original 3 amp batteries that came with my set in 2004. I was kind of hoping they would die so I could justify the brushless combo but they keep on ticking. I never knew I needed an impact till that faithful day over 10 years ago, it became my favorite power tool of all time. They get used heavily too, I built a house with them and drill through 1/4 steel with big hole saws as well as hammer concrete and they just keep smiling. ��
Cato
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Dewalt...and I hate the yellow color.
But Dewalt has the best ergonomics and performance out there.
Bosch is interesting, but I don't trust anything European.
I want a tool, not a delicate luxury item.
But Dewalt has the best ergonomics and performance out there.
Bosch is interesting, but I don't trust anything European.
I want a tool, not a delicate luxury item.
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wantacoe
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I have a Porter cable that I bought at Lowe's. It may be cheap compared to some of the others but it is the firs tone I have had and I love it.
ilovevocs
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Anyone notice rigid quality slipping over the past few years. Their selling on the lifetime warranty but the drills have been in the shop as much as they have been on the Jobsite. We just bought 8 complete tool sets and I'm shocked with the problems we have experienced.
jlh92
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I bought a PC drill/driver combo on clearance last year. Liked it enough to sell my Dewalt kit. I don't use it much but it holds a good charge and fits my hands well. Very well worth the $3x I paid for it.
LordPsychon
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My first real 18v tool was a PC Oscillating Tool and the next step was to add an impact driver, a drill, a circular saw, and a flashlight to the mix. Even though I don't use them much (except the Oscillator or the driver) they are such good tools I don't honestly see me giving them up. I wouldn't upgrade to the 20v because while they are fine tools, they offer little advantage to me.
Kirbot
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I haven't owned any old Ridgid to compare with. But I'm pretty impressed with my 12v drill & impact set so far. I don't believe the rated torque specs for a moment, but the quality feels great.
The only thing I've found a little lacking is the 3/8" chuck on the drill. It's not ratcheting, and you really have to crack down on it if you're drilling bigger holes in metal.
But then, I've only had them about a month or so. No telling how they'll hold up in the long run.
Kirbot
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johndeereman
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Milwaukee 12 and 18 volt fuel enough said.
bert1913
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I just bought a Bosch PS22 hex driver. talk about a time saver, I wish I would have bought a cordless screwdriver years ago.
That's interesting, I personally don't trust anything made in China.
What are you posting from?
A computer, and yes I know it's made in China but if I had the option of a computer that was made in Europe or USA I'd absolutely choose one of those.