I’m getting into DIY a little late in life. 38 years old, growing up my dad never really worked on things mechanically or with wood. I’ve always been fascinated with building stuff, or working on things and I’ve never had anyway to really show me how. I’m easing into it and got two items off eBay that I feel where a good deal.
First one is a NiB 12 amp reciprocating saw for $53 plus $10 shipping. The 2nd was a ‘gently used’ DW317 jig saw for $40 with $13.90 shipping. Not sure if I come out ahead or not, but this is hopefully a step in the right direction in DIY freedom.
I could save you irritation and frustration.
Once you use a cordless DeWalt....ESPECIALLY....as you describe getting into DIY type stuff......
You will never go back to corded. Never ever ever never. 35 years ago the cordless tooling world was taking off. It was getting "fairly ok" but they were more made and aimed truly at a DIY person. (Think...Black and Decker cordless screw gun type thing back in the day....about the size of a soldering iron. )
And then came real drill shaped type of drills and drivers. They were still geared more toward the DIY most definitely. Power and battery use were better than that black and decker thing I mentioned but not really built for heavy duty work.
Fast forward to present day and the cordless tools rule the world. Professional or DIY no matter. Technology has advanced at lightning speed and you can do things quicker and better with cordless tools versus their corded brethren from days ago.
Cost....if you get creative in your shopping you can score a tool, a battery, a charger for less money than you're thinking. Without question. If the cost difference if getting cordless prevents you from getting a second tool immediately....so be it.
Trust me when I say if you buy those corded versions and use a cordless version you'll be absolutely positively pissed off at yourself for not getting the cordless from the get go.
Just saving you time and money from the inevitable...switching over to cordless from corded. It's not if you'll want cordless......only a mattet of when you want cordless
Good tools to have....also a drill and impact driver are worth their weight in gold....battery tools have come a long way and can almost entirely replace corded stuff....something to think about as you move forward
This^^^^^ 101 percent!!!
and I am constantly using a blower on the deck and porch, to blow off vehicles, keeping shop clean, blowing off mowers, etc. I have 2 handheld echo blowers, but both stopped working. I am looking forward to using this and not having to drag the backpack blower out every time.
