Cordless Power Tool-Poll

[Case IH]

What's your favorite cordless tool brand?

Personally I like Bosh but have been checking out this set for a while:
http://m.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-...Cordless-Combo-Kit-15-Tool-2696-15/203230038/

But I also want to chech out what it would cost to put a comperable set togeather in bosh since they don't sell a similar one.

 

[Monte]

Festool
...only have their 10,8 Volt drill though but it´s fantastic

 

[cookefab]

Across the board? Makita. But all the top makers have their strong points...I also have the Milwaukee M12 hammer drill/impact set...it was easier to purchase than the 12Max from Makita, and offers more individual tools...I'll try the cordless ratchet next...

 

[Stuey]

If I had to pick just one I'd say Bosch.

 

[Case IH]

Sorry, I didn't attach the poll quick enough.

 

[BK13]

I've been thinking about starting a thread like this...

What I want to to is stick to one system based on 18-20 volt batteries, maybe branching out to 12-14.4 volt later. What I want to start with is a 3/8" impact wrench (that is, a 3/8" square drive). Possibly pick up a 1/2" unit later if needed for breaking loose fasteners on a rusty Jeep and 3/4 ton pickup. Eventually I will add a drill, and maybe a circular saw and sawzall, and who knows what needs I will have in the future. Leaning towards Bosch, Milwaukie, and DeWalt in that order. Any suggestions?

Also, what is preferable, pin-detent or friction ring? Is a bull ring the same as a friction ring? (Sorry for the FNG questions, I have no experience and no clue concerning impacts.)

 

[77thor]

DeWalt 20V

 

[Imcrazy]

I left Makita after many years and now have Milwaukee Lithium M12 and M18

..So far so good and a nice selection of tools for those batteries.

 

[Presto_z]

Bosch 18v is good for light use. Unfortunately under heavy use (I work construction) they dont hold up. The batteries start falling out and you must use zipties to keep them in.

In 2003 we purchased two 28v Milwaukee kits, and in 2005 we purchased multiple (5 or 6) Bosch 18v kits. Since then the Bosch Batteries have been Rebuilt multiple times, and the clutches and motors in the hammer drills have been toasted.

Both Milwaukee kits have been trouble free, and still have excellent battery life and phenomenal power out of a cordless tool

 

[belvedere]

Across the board? Makita. But all the top makers have their strong points...

my thought exactly

 

[cburnscrx]

DeWalt 18v - I love the fact that my old DeWalt stuff can still use the old NiCads, or upgrade to Lith Ion batteries. Both will fit in my DeWalt stuff. I can throw 2 batteries in the car and run any of my cordless tools, no matter what they are (jig saw, recip, impact, drill, ect)

 

[PCO6]

DeWalt 20V

 

[MechanicNamedJohn]

Makita

 

[JohnK007]

I lean towards Makita too. Both cord and cord-less. But not so much that I dis other brands.

 

[bonneyman]

When I used cordless tools, it was the Makita. Their 9.6 stick battery drills were great. But the newer made batteries aren't the same, and I'm sick of grabbing something that has little or no charge.
So, I've gone back to corded drills - with 12' cords installed and a widow-maker!

 

[Mazdaratti3]

Milwaukee for sure

 

[RCL]

I have both Bosch and Milwaukee. I like them both and have had no problems with either.

 

[Zelatore]

Just this year I had to replace all my cordless stuff (theft) so I had a chance to go clean-slate. Had been running DeWalt in the past.

Came down to Bosch or Milwaukee. I went Milwaukee M18/fuel. Good local availabilty if you need something right now, and a massive tool selection were the deciders.

In all honesty though, I agree that you can't go far wrong with any of the big names these days.

 

[mmack66]

In before the poll.

Ridgid or Milwaukee.

 

[kf4zht]

I have primarily Milwaukee and Bosch. The Bosch have been great, especially their 12v lithium stuff. Milwaukee's I have 12v and v28. The v28 is great other than the batter price. The 12v stuff is constantly having battery issues. I am considering selling all the milwaukee 12v I have (driver, hackzall and studfinder) and getting the bosch handheld sawzall.

 

[truckdriver]

I have primarily Milwaukee and Bosch. The Bosch have been great, especially their 12v lithium stuff. Milwaukee's I have 12v and v28. The v28 is great other than the batter price. The 12v stuff is constantly having battery issues. I am considering selling all the milwaukee 12v I have (driver, hackzall and studfinder) and getting the bosch handheld sawzall.

Never had any problems with my M12 batteries. I wonder if there was a bad batch of them as someone else on this board had problems with them. I keep mine in my truck so they are subjected to extreme temps in summer and winter and all 10 of my M12 batteries are good. Did you try to warranty them?

 

[JKady]

Only cordless tool I own is a Milwaukee M18 "Fuel" impact. I've worked with most of the major brands and the M18's are the only ones I've liked enough to own. That isn't to say that the rest aren't also good tools, but the M18 has the best balance of features and therefore got my money.

 

[SC-AW11]

no one prefers Craftsman 19.2

 

[brickboiler]

I like Milwaukee, but I think dewalt, makita, bosch, etc are all pretty good too. Everyone makes a pretty good drill and impact but not everyone makes a cordless biscut joiner or a cordless pex expander. If you think you want something like that in the future to go with your set your options become limited.

 

[bobcatdan]

Love my ni cad SO. My old 12v Makita impact driver was a great tool, but the drill kinda sucked.

 

[Strouty]

Never had any problems with my M12 batteries. I wonder if there was a bad batch of them as someone else on this board had problems with them. I keep mine in my truck so they are subjected to extreme temps in summer and winter and all 10 of my M12 batteries are good. Did you try to warranty them?

I have V28 from 2003 and they are still going. I have a few that the batteries are getting bad, but all the tools are working great. I also have some of the early m12 and they are terrible batteries. I am constantly having the chargers show them as bad. I have to put them in the tool and run them for a while to get the charger to recognize them. I am going to sell all of them and buy the fuel versions.

 

[Maexle]

Across the board? Makita. But all the top makers have their strong points...I also have the Milwaukee M12 hammer drill/impact set...it was easier to purchase than the 12Max from Makita, and offers more individual tools...I'll try the cordless ratchet next...

M12 cordless ratchet is the finest cordless tool you can buy IMO .....

 

[6-Speed]

no one prefers Craftsman 19.2

Ok I'll bite. I have the CM C3 19.2V; love the large variety of tools from impact wrenches, drills, and saws to leaf blowers and vacuums that operate on a common battery pack. For smaller tools I like the Milwaukee M12 cordless stuff.

 

[sophijo]

Ridgid cordless are pretty good and, this is a BIGGY; their batteries have a lifetime warranty.......fail to recharge and they replace them, no charge.

 

[Case IH]

So is this a good set or not? I am in the dairy service and install business, we service and install all aspects of dairy milking parlors and crowd gates, we also manufacture other products pertaining to calf milk processing, holding, and feeding. So by the time I'm fully trained I will basically be a plumber, electrician, welder, and fabricator....so I need a pretty good variety of tools.

http://m.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-...Cordless-Combo-Kit-15-Tool-2696-15/203230038/

 

[Maexle]

So is this a good set or not? I am in the dairy service and install business, we service and install all aspects of dairy milking parlors and crowd gates, we also manufacture other products pertaining to calf milk processing, holding, and feeding. So by the time I'm fully trained I will basically be a plumber, electrician, welder, and fabricator....so I need a pretty good variety of tools.

http://m.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-...Cordless-Combo-Kit-15-Tool-2696-15/203230038/

try CPO :

http://www.cpomilwaukee.com/milwauk...d.html?start=11&cgid=milwaukee-m18-combo-kits

they have sometimes great deals......on this specific set it's only a 20$ price difference, but check out the site, perhaps you can find a good deal which suits you and your needs....

 

[Case IH]

Thanks! I will check that out!

 

[jim2664258]

Bosch all the way for me.

 

[OccupantRJ]

DeWalt 18v for me. The small block Chevy of the cordless tool world.

 

[shoturtle]

I had dewalt, then tried bosch. And I switch to all bosch now corded, 18v and 12v.

 

[Case IH]

Like I said I love bosh, the only stipulation is they don't offer a 1/2 high torque impact like milwaukee and I don't want to have different batteries and chargers for different tools.

 

[LGMechanical]

I believe every tool has a purpose. My father had a 14.4V Black and Decker Firestorm last him 10 years. The key was to take proper care of it. People buy cheap drills designed for home use and run them at work until they fail, then rant about how bad they are.

I bought a Makita 18V LXT 1/2" drill and 3/8" impact set and I use them at work almost every day for truck and coach repair. Within 4 years I've had no issues and still use the same batteries. So I am happy with my purchase and would recommend it to anyone who needs a heavy-duty power tool.

 

[Case IH]

WOAHHH!!! I found one: http://www.tylertool.com/bosch-hth1...g&zmam=31282435&zmas=47&zmac=481&zmap=HTH181B


I think I'm going to go with bosh, but I have to talk to my dads power tool dealer and another place to compare prices.

 

[shoturtle]

Like I said I love bosh, the only stipulation is they don't offer a 1/2 high torque impact like milwaukee and I don't want to have different batteries and chargers for different tools.

Yes they will if you are referring to the milwaukee fuel m18v brushless. They have the bluecore coming out in 1/2" with the built in 1/4" bit socket holder.

And for high impact 18v the bosch 1/2" big boy puts out 500ft/lb of torque more then the Milwaukee.

 

[tkdone]

I have the C-3 19.2v craftman 1/2 impact,& 1/2 drill driver for 12v have the dewalt for smaller jobs so far they have served me well