2nd Property Power Tool Sets

[ThatSickRip]

I have a condo my father is currently living in, and there are some renovations being planned in the near future (nothing huge). With that being said, and this being GJ, it has me itching to buy some more cordless tools to leave there so I dont have to drag mine back and forth Im heavily vested in Milwaukee, M12 & 18, but just recently got some Ryobi stuff from sales and due to not wanting to spend Milwaukee money for some one-off projects. That being said, Im having 2 train of thoughts:

-grab a Ryobi impact driver kit since I already have a drill from a nail gun deal and call it a day-$109

-grab another M12 or M12 Fuel drill/driver kit since I already have a ton of M12 stuff, and he has a heated jacket so he can use the batteries as well -$229

The kicker-outside of the kitchen getting remodeled, theres probably nothing that we will be doing that the M12 2401 couldnt handle: door hardware replacements, new blinds, cabinet hardware, lighting fixtures, etc.

I know what I should do, but what would you do?

 

[dave*99]

I was faced with a similar issue with my son's house. I get new and Milwaukee tools and he gets hand me downs.
Inevitably I end up bringing some of my stuff to his house. It's great that we are on the same battery system.

 

[ThatSickRip]

Update: just now saw Lowes has a deal on DeWalt 12 Extreme drill and impact kits:
buy 1 kit with 2 2.0 batteries for $99, get a free 5.0 . So for a drill and impact, it would be $198 and get 6 batteries total: 4 2.0s, and 2 5.0s. BUT its yet another battery platform to keep up with, but it would be homed at the 2nd property for a while

 

[ThatSickRip]

I was faced with a similar issue with my son's house. I get new and Milwaukee tools and he gets hand me downs.
Inevitably I end up bringing some of my stuff to his house. It's great that we are on the same battery system.

Thats one thought I had...get the new gen M12 Fuel set, and take my old gen and leave it there. If I need to grab another M12 tool for a project, the batteries will already be there

 

[BLUE72CAMARO]

My personal thought would be stick with a battery platform you already have.

My dad has the 20V dewalt system as that is what he was working with when he retired several years ago and I have milwaukee M18 and I will say it annoys me at times that if I take my tools to work on the property we own connected to my parents place I have to remember to grab a charger and extra batteries.

 

[Parrothead]

I have a pretty solid setup of travel tools for working on the vacation home (in-laws), my rental property and both sets of parents homes. I’ve decided to go with the Skil 12v PwrCore lineup. Everything in the lineup is brushless and they’re owned by Chevron, the makers of the highly regarded EGO. Amazon just had a sale on the drill & impact kit with battery and charger for $80. I think it’s $90 right now. They’re said to be expanding the line even further but they have the circular saw, reciprocating saw, and oscillating tool among others. For the cost, they seem worth it to me.

Looks like it’s $100 today.
SKIL 2-Tool Drill Combo Kit: Pwrcore 12 Brushless 12V 1/2" Cordless Drill Driver & Brushless 1/4" Hex Cordless Impact Driver, Includes 2.0Ah Lithium Battery & Pwrjump Charger - CB742901 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MWS5XYB/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[tarmy]

I was faced with a similar issue with my son's house. I get new and Milwaukee tools and he gets hand me downs.
Inevitably I end up bringing some of my stuff to his house. It's great that we are on the same battery system.

This is what I did. My kid got all my Dewalt 18v stuff. I then upgraded all my batteries and tools to Fuel 18v Milwaukee...moved all my non Fuel and some new Fuel to our second home.

Reality is, I do way more work on the second home...because I already fixed where I live! So....started updating all the second home tools as well.

My wifey says I bought the second home for the sole purpose of buying more tools...she may be on to something....

 

[txvwnut]

Go down the Ryobi path, you already have some of that platform so you’ve got batteries and a charger and only need bare tools. I’ve had the 18volt platform since they were blue and can’t complain. They’re tough tools that will serve a homeowner well for rehab projects.

 

[RKA]

Ryobi. I gather whatever you get would be seldom used, so why go nuts? As far as his jacket, if he has a son that would donate an M12 battery, that would solve that issue!

 

[macgee]

+1 on upgrading your good primary Milwaukee set up when needed and take replacements to second location. You now a have a path and know what to do with your extra and older M.

Dont invest any more money on Ryobi

 

[subroc]

OP, don't look for a reason to buy something you don't need, look for a reason to buy something you do want, need or don't have. Lot of reasons to spend money. Lot of tools to buy.

 

[ThatSickRip]

Thanks for all the feedback guys. I may just leave one of my M12 2401s and some batteries over there with some hand tools at this point. I have 2 of the 2401s, and plenty of M12 and M18 stuff at home, so one of them wont be missed, though they are very handy. I guess I was looking for an excuse/reason to buy more tools and reach out to the "support group" here lol.
I think if I do go any route, it would be a Ryobi impact since I have a drill from a BoGo kit and Ill never use it at home with my Milwaukee stuff being there, so would make a good leave behind kit for the condo

 

[oldwino]

I’m in a similar situation with vacation house a couple hours away. Since I was already heavily invested in M18 tools I just went ahead and doubled up. Picked up the brushless (non fuel) impact, drill on the HD before Christmas sales and upgraded a couple of my regular 18v to Fuel for home use bringing up the old stuff to second house.

 

[Voi]

I know what I should do, but what would you do?

I have a home and a cabin. We primarily live at the cabin in the summer.

What I do is leave batteries and chargers at both locations during the summer and keep my core tools with me at cabin. I have Makita so that includes both power tools and yard tools. When I do need to move something between home and cabin it's just the bare tool.

Since you're already invested in M12 and M18 this is probably what I'd do, and then buy a second version of those tools you always want to have there.

Sounds like a second impact driver is on your list. Do you have a Surge in your current M12/M18 lineup?

I'd get one of those if you don't.

 

[Renegade1LI]

What I did is set up my truck with a full complement of tools, goes with me everywhere and I just add as I go, not sure if it works for you. The Dewalt tough system and cart has really increased mobility and reduced time fetching things.

 

[ThatSickRip]

I have a home and a cabin. We primarily live at the cabin in the summer.

What I do is leave batteries and chargers at both locations during the summer and keep my core tools with me at cabin. I have Makita so that includes both power tools and yard tools. When I do need to move something between home and cabin it's just the bare tool.

Since you're already invested in M12 and M18 this is probably what I'd do, and then buy a second version of those tools you always want to have there.

Sounds like a second impact driver is on your list. Do you have a Surge in your current M12/M18 lineup?

I'd get one of those if you don't.

Yep, I got the M18 Surge during the Christmas sales. I have the following for impacts (I like having multiples with different bits to keep moving vs changing out):

M12 Fuel
M18
M18 Fuel
M18 Surge

Also have 2 of the 2401s and the M12 4 in 1 driver. I can give up the M18 drill and impact set, but I have an abundance of M12 batteries due to deals, so Id like to stay M12 based on that and the projects. Then I would leave a 2401 and an impact there to cover all the bases.

The Ryobi comes in to play strictly due to having a drill I know Ill never use and I know their stuff is more than capable for what I need. And now I received a $10 off $100 and $25 off $200 coupon at HD, so thats not helping my indecisiveness

 

[Voi]

Yep, I got the M18 Surge during the Christmas sales. I have the following for impacts (I like having multiples with different bits to keep moving vs changing out):

M12 Fuel
M18
M18 Fuel
M18 Surge

Also have 2 of the 2401s and the M12 4 in 1 driver. I can give up the M18 drill and impact set, but I have an abundance of M12 batteries due to deals, so Id like to stay M12 based on that and the projects. Then I would leave a 2401 and an impact there to cover all the bases.

The Ryobi comes in to play strictly due to having a drill I know Ill never use and I know their stuff is more than capable for what I need. And now I received a $10 off $100 and $25 off $200 coupon at HD, so thats not helping my indecisiveness

I feel your pain but I don't know if I can help you sort through it.

I'd encourage you to strongly consider your "I know I'll never use" comment referring to the Ryobi drill.

I picked up a couple of Ryobi impact wrenches when they were being sold for some stupid cheap price a couple of winters ago and I had a friend who was in a town with a Home Depot at the time.

I figured I'd carry one for side by side rides or for long winter drives to Jackson, WY for skiing. My thoughts were they would be a better choice in case one got left on the side of the trail, road, or whatever.

But you know what? I grab my Makita every time in those cases because it takes up less room and I have a light that I carry that uses the same battery. Plus my wife sometimes takes a Makita stick vac on long trips.

I think sticking with M12 is the way to go.

1) Your dad has a heated jacket.

2) You have plenty of M12 batteries.

3) You presumably have plenty of M12 tools, including some that you likely can't justify having duplicates of at your dad's place so you might be taking them there occasionally anyways.

The only way I would lean towards Ryobi is if the nail gun will primarily be used at your dads place. Then pick up a Ryobi impact and leave the Ryobi stuff there.

 

[dave*99]

I would give the Ryobi kit you have away. It is causing you much confusion and consternation. Stick with 1 battery system. When you see a new coupon for a competing system, throw it away.

The tools last forever. Batteries lose capacity, need replacement etc. And the best way to get more batteries is to buy the latest discounted kit of tools that includes batteries. And they will fit the tools you already have.

I have a ton of Milwaukee. For Christmas, my son gave me the Milwaukee leaf blower kit WITH A BATTERY. And the sale price made it seem like the battery was free. Did I need a new battery? Not really. Did I have a battery I could shove in the blower and use it? Sure.

The new battery fits every tool at my house and every tool at his house. WIN WIN.

 

[ThatSickRip]

Thanks again for the input fellas!

As for giving away the Ryobi stuff, I got into them for projects at my house that I couldnt justify Milwaukee money for: 18g nailer, drill and 2 batteries for $159, vs $279 for the M18 18g (drill is almost a throwaway at that point, so thats why I figured Id leave it at the condo); Ryobi cutout tool for some drywall work for like $25 and a crown stapler for like $50 at DTI that will be used, but not often at all after a remodel, etc. and again couldnt justify Milwaukee money for those items.

Maybe Ill just leave a M12 2401 there and just pickup the new gen M12 Fuel impact, and leave my old gen impact there so I cover the bases of battery platforms and upgrading my M12 at the same time