I'm wanting to get one of the 18-19.2 volt cordless drill/saw sets. I was just wondering what you guys suggested? I am not really one to use it all the time or anything, but I do want it to be there and ready to go and work good for me when I need it. I dont really wanna spend too much on it, but I know thats like saying I wanna win the lottery without buying a ticket! haha. So what do you guys suggest? I'd like to stay under $150 max. Thanks!
Cordless Driver/Saw sets?
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Buy one from TheToolwarehouse.net ... fast delivery, good pricing, great variety ... or at least check it out ...
wrigh003
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I have a 19.2v Craftsman that my wife gave me a couple years ago for christmas. It's heavy, but does everything that I need it for. Only time I have even come close to running the battery out has been when I was screwing together landscaping timbers for a flowerbed with 3" deck screws, and the associated pre-drilling of pilot holes, etc. Even at that, I just went down to the basement, got my spare battery off the charger, and I was back in business.
It's heavy, though. May be overkill for most homeowner use, but it's a quality piece, and I think you can get it in a combo with a cordless trim saw for right around your budget.
Here's one with a drill, circ. saw, cordless reciprocating saw, and a light for $180. Pretty good price for what all you get:
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/prod...cal=TOOL&subcat=Combo+Kits&BV_UseBVCookie=Yes
(Also, there's ALWAYS a sale at Sears, or a coupon, so you might do even better.)
It's heavy, though. May be overkill for most homeowner use, but it's a quality piece, and I think you can get it in a combo with a cordless trim saw for right around your budget.
Here's one with a drill, circ. saw, cordless reciprocating saw, and a light for $180. Pretty good price for what all you get:
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/prod...cal=TOOL&subcat=Combo+Kits&BV_UseBVCookie=Yes
(Also, there's ALWAYS a sale at Sears, or a coupon, so you might do even better.)
Yeah, But I'm really not wanting to go over that at all. I'm trying to budget as much as I can so I can preserve for my project I got coming up...haha. What about this setup? Drill/Saw/light 18V craftsmen for 129.99?
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?cat=Portable+Power+Tools&pid=00911591000&vertical=TOOL&subcat=Combo+Kits&BV_UseBVCookie=Yes
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?cat=Portable+Power+Tools&pid=00911591000&vertical=TOOL&subcat=Combo+Kits&BV_UseBVCookie=Yes
wrigh003
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I just said 19.2v because I have personal experience with it and have been pleased. The 18v will be lighter, which is a win IMHO, and probably won't give up that much power/runtime, specially if you keep a battery on the charger. Might check and see if that battery style/size is available incase you want to buy more or need more, as Sears/Craftsman seems ot be one of those companies that is constantly changing the style/shape/size of their batteries.
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Uncle Buck
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Get an 18volt job from Home Depot, you should be able to do what you want within your budget, plus, when the batteries go **** up two replacements will only set ya back $40.00!
brianpgriset
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I looked at this set from Lowes for a long time, but I really wanted a 1/2" chuck on the drill:
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=65627-70-DW929KC-2&lpage=none
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=65627-70-DW929KC-2&lpage=none
Anyone ever ordered anything through amazon, or "Cummins Industrial Tools"? They've got what looks to be a good deal on a Rigid 3pc 18v drill/saw/light combo set for 149.99! Although, it is re-conditioned. What do you guys think?
http://www.cumminstools.com/browse.cfm/4,1225.htm
http://www.cumminstools.com/browse.cfm/4,1225.htm
eschoendorff
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bubba said:
I have a Ridgid set up (24v Li-Ion) and I really like it. I've heard good things about their 18v kits as well.
Egan
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My 14.4V Dewalt drill just died on me and I didn't want to spend $200 to replace it. I bought the Ryobi set from Home Depot for $100 which included a 5.25" circ saw, 1/2" drill motor, flashlight, and sander, all 18V. I wouldn't build a house with them, but for what I do around the house they are perfect. The drill motor looks the same as my Dewalt and has all of the same settings and features.
Do you guys think that I would be better off just buying a good 18/19.2v drill, then just buy a corded circular? From the reviews i've read, most people really dont like them that well. Plus the corded saws are quite a bit cheaper than the battery powered ones too.
Egan
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bubba said:
It depends on what you're going to use it for. For my very limited woodwork, the cordless one included in my Ryobi set is fine. For someone that does a lot more woodwork, a nicer corded saw would probably be better.
Well, I'd like something that will cut through a 2x4 without any problem and i'll probably be using it to rip through osb, MDF, etc as well. I had read that the cordless ones go dead real fast doing that, and can have problems cutting through 2x4's.
wrigh003
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bubba said:
Any time I need a circular saw, I'm generally cutting a bunch of stuff. For that reason, a cordless one that was dead half the time would be a real pain. I just have a regular corded cheapo circular. It's nothing special, but it does everything I need it to, and never runs out of juice, takes standard blades, etc.
$150 will get you a good drill for sure- if you don't necessarily need the portability of a cordless circular saw (we all got along without them for years and years- you can probably survive), I'd get a better cordless drill instead of a lesser drill with a matching cordless circular saw.
kythri
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I don't know if they still have it, but:
Home Depot has advertised on the webpage a Ryobi Saw/Drill-Driver combo for $49, claiming it's not currently available.
The website says battery sold seperately, but the store has been carrying it for quite some time, and, it does, in fact, have a single battery and charger with it, for the website price of $49.
It's the P801 combo, containing the P206 Drill/Driver and the P501 circular saw.
Something to point out:
If you're seriously considering buying a Craftsmna 19.2V kit, go to Home Depot, and buy the Ryobi 18V One+ Kit that matches.
Craftsman 19.2V power tools are made by TTI, who also makes Ryobi. The craftsman offering if IDENTICAL in nearly ever way, save for the style of battery mount and the fact that they're 19.2V vs. 18V.
The 19.2V batteries/system really isn't any kind of improvement on the 18V system - it's a marketing ploy.
The 18V batteries contain 15 1.2V cells - they simply stacked another cell in the Craftsman batteries, and they're over-volting the motors.
Not saying that the 19.2V system is bad, by any means - the over-volting being done really isn't going to hurt anything, as it's such a minor increase, but it's also not helping anything.
The Ryobi 18V One+ line-up is pretty vast, and I think the only thing available in the Craftsman line that isn't currently available in the Ryobi line is the UV light (which is sold under the Ryobi 18V One+ name/line overseas). Conversely, there's a LOT of stuff available in the Ryobi 18V One+ line that's _NOT_ currently available in the Craftsman 19.2V line.
For the price of stuff, you just more with the Ryobi name.
Great case in point:
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?pid=00911514000&vertical=Sears&BV_UseBVCookie=Yes
Contents:
Circular Saw
Jigsaw
Drill/Driver
Sander
Dustbuster
UV Light
2 Batteries
Charger
Price: $199.99 (normally $239.99)
http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDU...earchResults.jsp&MID=9876&N=2984+3966&pos=n24
Contents:
Circular Saw
Jigsaw
Drill/Driver
Sander
Dustbuster
Halogen Flashlight
Reciprocating Saw
2 Batteries
Charger
Price: $189.00 (normally $214)
For $10 less, you get a halogen flashlight instead of the UV light, and you get a Reciprocating Saw (which I find is one of the tools out of all my Ryobi stuff that I use most, and it's still going strong).
Replacement Craftsman 19.2V batteries are $59.99/each.
Replacement Ryobi 18V One+ batteries are $24.97/each (currently online-specialed for $19.98/each), or $39.97/2-pack.
An additional Craftsman single-battery charger is $39.99.
An additional Ryobi single-battery charger is $19.97.
I'll step off my Ryobi soap-box for now.
Home Depot has advertised on the webpage a Ryobi Saw/Drill-Driver combo for $49, claiming it's not currently available.
The website says battery sold seperately, but the store has been carrying it for quite some time, and, it does, in fact, have a single battery and charger with it, for the website price of $49.
It's the P801 combo, containing the P206 Drill/Driver and the P501 circular saw.
Something to point out:
If you're seriously considering buying a Craftsmna 19.2V kit, go to Home Depot, and buy the Ryobi 18V One+ Kit that matches.
Craftsman 19.2V power tools are made by TTI, who also makes Ryobi. The craftsman offering if IDENTICAL in nearly ever way, save for the style of battery mount and the fact that they're 19.2V vs. 18V.
The 19.2V batteries/system really isn't any kind of improvement on the 18V system - it's a marketing ploy.
The 18V batteries contain 15 1.2V cells - they simply stacked another cell in the Craftsman batteries, and they're over-volting the motors.
Not saying that the 19.2V system is bad, by any means - the over-volting being done really isn't going to hurt anything, as it's such a minor increase, but it's also not helping anything.
The Ryobi 18V One+ line-up is pretty vast, and I think the only thing available in the Craftsman line that isn't currently available in the Ryobi line is the UV light (which is sold under the Ryobi 18V One+ name/line overseas). Conversely, there's a LOT of stuff available in the Ryobi 18V One+ line that's _NOT_ currently available in the Craftsman 19.2V line.
For the price of stuff, you just more with the Ryobi name.
Great case in point:
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?pid=00911514000&vertical=Sears&BV_UseBVCookie=Yes
Contents:
Circular Saw
Jigsaw
Drill/Driver
Sander
Dustbuster
UV Light
2 Batteries
Charger
Price: $199.99 (normally $239.99)
http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDU...earchResults.jsp&MID=9876&N=2984+3966&pos=n24
Contents:
Circular Saw
Jigsaw
Drill/Driver
Sander
Dustbuster
Halogen Flashlight
Reciprocating Saw
2 Batteries
Charger
Price: $189.00 (normally $214)
For $10 less, you get a halogen flashlight instead of the UV light, and you get a Reciprocating Saw (which I find is one of the tools out of all my Ryobi stuff that I use most, and it's still going strong).
Replacement Craftsman 19.2V batteries are $59.99/each.
Replacement Ryobi 18V One+ batteries are $24.97/each (currently online-specialed for $19.98/each), or $39.97/2-pack.
An additional Craftsman single-battery charger is $39.99.
An additional Ryobi single-battery charger is $19.97.
I'll step off my Ryobi soap-box for now.
eschoendorff
Well-known member
kythri said:I don't know if they still have it, but:
Home Depot has advertised on the webpage a Ryobi Saw/Drill-Driver combo for $49, claiming it's not currently available.
The website says battery sold seperately, but the store has been carrying it for quite some time, and, it does, in fact, have a single battery and charger with it, for the website price of $49.
It's the P801 combo, containing the P206 Drill/Driver and the P501 circular saw.
Something to point out:
If you're seriously considering buying a Craftsmna 19.2V kit, go to Home Depot, and buy the Ryobi 18V One+ Kit that matches.
Craftsman 19.2V power tools are made by TTI, who also makes Ryobi. The craftsman offering if IDENTICAL in nearly ever way, save for the style of battery mount and the fact that they're 19.2V vs. 18V.
The 19.2V batteries/system really isn't any kind of improvement on the 18V system - it's a marketing ploy.
The 18V batteries contain 15 1.2V cells - they simply stacked another cell in the Craftsman batteries, and they're over-volting the motors.
Not saying that the 19.2V system is bad, by any means - the over-volting being done really isn't going to hurt anything, as it's such a minor increase, but it's also not helping anything.
The Ryobi 18V One+ line-up is pretty vast, and I think the only thing available in the Craftsman line that isn't currently available in the Ryobi line is the UV light (which is sold under the Ryobi 18V One+ name/line overseas). Conversely, there's a LOT of stuff available in the Ryobi 18V One+ line that's _NOT_ currently available in the Craftsman 19.2V line.
For the price of stuff, you just more with the Ryobi name.
Great case in point:
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?pid=00911514000&vertical=Sears&BV_UseBVCookie=Yes
Contents:
Circular Saw
Jigsaw
Drill/Driver
Sander
Dustbuster
UV Light
2 Batteries
Charger
Price: $199.99 (normally $239.99)
http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDU...earchResults.jsp&MID=9876&N=2984+3966&pos=n24
Contents:
Circular Saw
Jigsaw
Drill/Driver
Sander
Dustbuster
Halogen Flashlight
Reciprocating Saw
2 Batteries
Charger
Price: $189.00 (normally $214)
For $10 less, you get a halogen flashlight instead of the UV light, and you get a Reciprocating Saw (which I find is one of the tools out of all my Ryobi stuff that I use most, and it's still going strong).
Replacement Craftsman 19.2V batteries are $59.99/each.
Replacement Ryobi 18V One+ batteries are $24.97/each (currently online-specialed for $19.98/each), or $39.97/2-pack.
An additional Craftsman single-battery charger is $39.99.
An additional Ryobi single-battery charger is $19.97.
I'll step off my Ryobi soap-box for now.
I have a Ryobi 3 speed hammer drill and *gulp* I love it. Works great. If you want a battery drill for cheap, the Ryobis are hard to beat. As far as a corded circle saw, I saw one made by Skil at Menards for about $50 - and it was made in the USA!
Well, I found this 19.2V Craftsman cordless 1/2" drill/driver. It looks to be pretty good...99.99.
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?cat=Portable+Power+Tools&pid=00911541000&vertical=TOOL&subcat=Drills&BV_SessionID=@@@@1562007883.1168473007@@@@&BV_EngineID=cciladdjkmkgmhjcefecemldffidfno.0
So Ryobi is made by the same people as Craftsman? I couldnt find an equal Ryobi to that craftsman I found.
And as far as the saw, I believe I will just buy a regular corded one. I dont wanna chance buying one and it going dead on me all the time. Plus, I know you can get a descent fullsize corded one for 50 bucks easy. Thanks for all the input guys!
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?cat=Portable+Power+Tools&pid=00911541000&vertical=TOOL&subcat=Drills&BV_SessionID=@@@@1562007883.1168473007@@@@&BV_EngineID=cciladdjkmkgmhjcefecemldffidfno.0
So Ryobi is made by the same people as Craftsman? I couldnt find an equal Ryobi to that craftsman I found.
And as far as the saw, I believe I will just buy a regular corded one. I dont wanna chance buying one and it going dead on me all the time. Plus, I know you can get a descent fullsize corded one for 50 bucks easy. Thanks for all the input guys!
kythri said:For $10 less, you get a halogen flashlight instead of the UV light, and you get a Reciprocating Saw (which I find is one of the tools out of all my Ryobi stuff that I use most, and it's still going strong).
Replacement Craftsman 19.2V batteries are $59.99/each.
Replacement Ryobi 18V One+ batteries are $24.97/each (currently online-specialed for $19.98/each), or $39.97/2-pack.
An additional Craftsman single-battery charger is $39.99.
An additional Ryobi single-battery charger is $19.97.
I'll step off my Ryobi soap-box for now.
You make a pretty convincing case for Ryobi. Although I'm not in need of cordless tools right now, I would definitely consider it.
Cordless circular saws are best suited for trim work, or when you don't feel like dragging the big saw and cord up to the ridge for one cut.
I picked up a corded Rockwell saw (made out of metal) in beautiful shape for $20 at a thrift store. It has the vertical drop shoe (instead of "hinged") and looked like it had never been used. I've had it for 10-12 years and just can't kill it.
eschoendorff
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I have a big Rockwell drill from my dad. I think he got it at a garage sale. I'd like to replace the Rohm chuck on it... but other than that, it's a freakin' beast!wilbilt said:
Uncle Buck
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bubba said:
If you did not already have a corded tool, then yes, always buy thre corded version first. Only later do I ever add cordless. I still rely heavily on many corded tools, cordless is a luxury item for me!
Uncle Buck
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eschoendorff said:
Why, is the chuck shot? I have at least 1 big Rohm drill chuck that I use with my metal lathe. Good quality etc..etc..
eschoendorff
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Older than stink and probably was abused... remember, I am the third or fourth owner. I just need to get a new Rohm chuck (eventually), that's all...hholmberg said:Why, is the chuck shot? I have at least 1 big Rohm drill chuck that I use with my metal lathe. Good quality etc..etc..
kythri
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For what it's worth, that Ryobi P801 combo I mentioned earlier, if you're interested, check your local Home Depot(s).
One of the ones near me was sold out, but I asked them to check other stores. One had 2, another had 76 of them.
They're not advertising them, but they're out there.
They did mention something about the price possibly being $59 now, instead of $49, but even with the increase, it's a hell of a deal.
One of the ones near me was sold out, but I asked them to check other stores. One had 2, another had 76 of them.
They're not advertising them, but they're out there.
They did mention something about the price possibly being $59 now, instead of $49, but even with the increase, it's a hell of a deal.