Power Tool Set

[bjysierra]

Good morning!

I am in the market for a new Power Tool Combo Set. I don't want to spend money on expensive items, but I also don't mind spending money on a good set that will last me for years.

I don't need anything industrial, this set will be used for occasionally weekend jobs and/or home renovations.

Thanks!

Bryan

 

[Chucktin]

When you say power tools that covers a gamut, hand held to stationary. It might help if you're more specific.

 

[weldingpro]

Greeting!

I'm in the market for a welding helmet. I don't want to spend money on an expensive helmet, but I also don't mind spending money on a good set that will last me for years.
I don't need anything industrial, this set will be used for occasionally weekend jobs and/or home renovations.

Thanks!
Adam Smith

 

[lardy1]

'll go out on a limb here and assume you are talking about cordless tool packages. The big box stores (ugghh) typically run sales/package deals on different brands throughout the year.

For home maintenance/handyman project type stuff, Ryobi offers a pretty wide variety (you weren't very specific) of tools at a lower than professional price point. Don't expect the latest innovations or any extra gadgetry in that category but still usable, warranted tools.

Asking specific brand recommendations on a message board can be like taking your **** out in the henhouse so expect a range of suggestions.

 

[dodge610]

'll go out on a limb here and assume you are talking about cordless tool packages. The big box stores (ugghh) typically run sales/package deals on different brands throughout the year.

For home maintenance/handyman project type stuff, Ryobi offers a pretty wide variety (you weren't very specific) of tools at a lower than professional price point. Don't expect the latest innovations or any extra gadgetry in that category but still usable, warranted tools.

Asking specific brand recommendations on a message board can be like taking your **** out in the henhouse so expect a range of suggestions.

I will second the Ryobi as a choice.I have a lot of there cordless tools and am very pleased with them.

 

[Ton ton]

I have seen professional dairy equipment installers use Ryobi cordless impacts. No experience with me personally. I use Milwaukee at the moment.

 

[davethorik]

Good morning!

I am in the market for a new Power Tool Combo Set. I don't want to spend money on expensive items, but I also don't mind spending money on a good set that will last me for years.

I don't need anything industrial, this set will be used for occasionally weekend jobs and/or home renovations.

Thanks!

Bryan

Greeting!

I'm in the market for a welding helmet. I don't want to spend money on an expensive helmet, but I also don't mind spending money on a good set that will last me for years.
I don't need anything industrial, this set will be used for occasionally weekend jobs and/or home renovations.

Thanks!
Adam Smith

Hmm, these 2 responses are almost word-for-word copies. Whatcha wanna bet they're spammers or will never respond again?

 

[Kensico]

I have seen professional dairy equipment installers use Ryobi cordless impacts. No experience with me personally. I use Milwaukee at the moment.

We use Milwaukee at work, I love all their tools except for their drill, they don’t seem to last

 

[Parrothead]

I would just like to call attention to the fact that bjyseirra is making their second post since joining in...2011!!! Wow.

 

[Fly YX]

Most of my tools are Ridgid. If you register them online you get a LSA warranty on them. Home Depot has a few special buys on them right now. You can get this kit and if you need a circular saw or something they have a promotion going on now by the battery kit and get a tool free.

 

[eschoendorff]

Most of my tools are Ridgid. If you register them online you get a LSA warranty on them. Home Depot has a few special buys on them right now. You can get this kit and if you need a circular saw or something they have a promotion going on now by the battery kit and get a tool free.

I’ve got a set of Ridgid 24v li ion cordless tools from back in the day. The tools are in great shape but the batteries are worthless. I have three or four of those battery packs and to repair or replace is prohibitively expensive.

What to do with these old tools? I have to get a new set at some point but these old tools are in great shape.

 

[Fly YX]

I’ve got a set of Ridgid 24v li ion cordless tools from back in the day. The tools are in great shape but the batteries are worthless. I have three or four of those battery packs and to repair or replace is prohibitively expensive.

What to do with these old tools? I have to get a new set at some point but these old tools are in great shape.

You can try to call Ridgid if you bought these new. I know some of my older Ridgid power tools you did not need to register them when they first came out but still had the lifetime warranty. The only 24v product I had was a drill they didn't have any more of the replacement batteries at the time so they replaced the drill battery and charger under the warranty.

 

[eschoendorff]

You can try to call Ridgid if you bought these new. I know some of my older Ridgid power tools you did not need to register them when they first came out but still had the lifetime warranty. The only 24v product I had was a drill they didn't have any more of the replacement batteries at the time so they replaced the drill battery and charger under the warranty.

I should look into that. I do remember registering my tools online when I bought the. I’ve used the LSA once and what a pain in the *** it was back then. Maybe it’s better now...

 

[pi_guy]

Hmm, these 2 responses are almost word-for-word copies. Whatcha wanna bet they're spammers or will never respond again?

Never heard a welding helmet called a set? There is something wrong with them.
Really think there should be questions answered before you get to post.
Like:
How does HF smell to you?
What tool truck operates in your area?
What does a file card do?
Do you use PVC for an airline?

 

[measuredtwice]

Hmm, these 2 responses are almost word-for-word copies. Whatcha wanna bet they're spammers or will never respond again?

Looks like more Harbor Freight Spam. Weldingpro recommended a welding helmet from Harbor Freight in another topic and then posted here asking for recommendations for a welding helmet.

Harbor Freight is the best choice for any pro-level welder, I think you're the pro.

Greeting!

I'm in the market for a welding helmet. I don't want to spend money on an expensive helmet, but I also don't mind spending money on a good set that will last me for years.
I don't need anything industrial, this set will be used for occasionally weekend jobs and/or home renovations.

Thanks!
Adam Smith

 

[Fly YX]

I should look into that. I do remember registering my tools online when I bought the. I’ve used the LSA once and what a pain in the *** it was back then. Maybe it’s better now...

On battery and charger replacement it's a lot easier than it used to be you just call and they will send you it by mail. On tool repair it just depends on your local authorized repair center.

 

[Yarpo]

Hmm, these 2 responses are almost word-for-word copies. Whatcha wanna bet they're spammers or will never respond again?

I think lots of marketing companies use tactics like this to get their company talked about. I wouldn't be surprised. How many OPs have we seen throughout the years that ask a controversial question or a question that is so tailored to a specific brand, only to never respond as you stated? Tons.

 

[Aileron]

Well lats talk about them then. When HF starts selling new eyeballs one isle over maybe i wouldn't worry if the helmet is fast enough to protect them. Until then I'll just trust a name brand.

 

[Brownsfan]

Kobalt. Really good deals on the combo kits. All tools are brushless. Very good selection of add on tools and extra batteries are VERY reasonably priced. 5 year warranty on all as well. I have a drill, impact driver , multi tool, grinder, flashlight, 3/8 impact. I have a battery for every tool plus one extra and 2 chargers. I use them professionally every single day for work without issue. These tools are the best kept secret in power tools

 

[will335i]

One piece of advice I would give is that if you are looking at cordless make sure the brand you go with isn't changing the battery style every other year because once the battery dies and goes obsolete then the tool is useless. Personally I have dewalt and will stick with them because that is what I started with. It helps that they made an adapter so that even my 12yr old 18v stuff still works with the newer batteries.

 

[crbnfbr]

One piece of advice I would give is that if you are looking at cordless make sure the brand you go with isn't changing the battery style every other year because once the battery dies and goes obsolete then the tool is useless. Personally I have dewalt and will stick with them because that is what I started with. It helps that they made an adapter so that even my 12yr old 18v stuff still works with the newer batteries.

Or, you can just open up the battery pack and replace the 18650 or 21700 cells relatively easily. I just put some LG HG2 3000mAh cells in an old 1.5ah Bosch pack that died. Cost me less than $20 for the 5 cells.

 

[bjysierra]

Hey guys,

I am not a spammer. I don’t know about the welding helmet. Not sure if the guy was making fun of me or it was spam.

Anyway, yes it is only my second post in a long time. Life got busy, I became a special education teacher and I have a young family. Time flies.

I got a ryobi combo set in 2010. All my batteries just died, including my lithium batteries I got a couple years ago.

I bought a power drill Porter Cable last year. I like it. Thoughts on getting a Porter Cable combo set including a circular saw and saws all?

Thanks

 

[Ton ton]

Thanks for letting us know you are not a spammer.

 

[dante2]

Second Dewalt. I had Porter Cable 18V before that and the Dewalt tools are much better. I got started with the drill and impact used several years ago still going strong. Not a spammer either.

 

[GeoBruin]

Or, you can just open up the battery pack and replace the 18650 or 21700 cells relatively easily. I just put some LG HG2 3000mAh cells in an old 1.5ah Bosch pack that died. Cost me less than $20 for the 5 cells.

I have a ton of 18650 cells from my various other hobbies, but I assumed I would need a spot welder to really do a decent job. I don't think a giant solder blob will fit and it surely won't be as rugged as the factory spot weld will it?

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[will335i]

Or, you can just open up the battery pack and replace the 18650 or 21700 cells relatively easily. I just put some LG HG2 3000mAh cells in an old 1.5ah Bosch pack that died. Cost me less than $20 for the 5 cells.

I would gather that the person that has the skillset and the tools to do this was probably willing to invest in the brand that wasn't changing batteries every year.

Also, thank you for the suggestion on this. I will have to look into when my lithium batteries finally wear out. Probably a lot cheaper than the dewalt.