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OT - which drill set?
Which ones have held up well for you?
There's an Ace hardware right across the street from my once a week fill in that carries Milwaukee , There's a lowes 7 miles from my house.
Dewalt?
Bosch
Porter cable
Milwaukee
Hitachi....Hitachi is what I've had majority of.
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I like Dewalt and Milwaukee. I have Dewalt drills and Milwaukee saws. I also have a Dewalt Miter Saw that's a beast.
Rockwall, Tx LBGE, Minimax, 22" Blackstone, Pizza Party Bollore. Cast Iron Hoarder.
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Milwaukee and Dewalt seem to have the largest variety of tools. I like to stick with one line so I only have to keep track one type of battery. I have everything from the Dewalt cordless hedge trimmer to the grease gun, bandsaw etc.
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Homedepot has sales all the time on sets for their deal of the day I would check there. I have all Makita 18v brushless but would probably go Milwaukee if I could start over. From what I have read Milwaukee is contractor grade, makita DIY homeowner grade, and Dewalt if you just need to hang a picture sometimes.
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This looks like a decent deal. Only 1 battery but it’s 5ah. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-M18-FUEL-18-Volt-Lithium-Ion-Brushless-Cordless-Combo-Kit-2-Tool-with-Free-Circular-and-Reciprocating-Saw-2997-22-2630-20-2621-20/310748608
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DuckDogDr said:A couple of my power tools were recently 5 finger discounted. So having to replace drill, sawzall, etc.
Which ones have held up well for you?
There's an Ace hardware right across the street from my once a week fill in that carries Milwaukee , There's a lowes 7 miles from my house.
Dewalt?
Bosch
Porter cable
Milwaukee
Hitachi....Hitachi is what I've had majority of.
Have:
XLBGE / Stumps Baby XL / Couple of Stokers (Gen 1 and Gen 3) / Blackstone 36 / Maxey 3x5 water pan hog cooker
Had:
LBGE / Lang 60D / Cookshack SM150 / Stumps Stretch / Stumps Baby
Fat Willies BBQ
Ola, Ga -
If you are going to buy matching stuff, research what tool you use the most and start from there. Certain companies excel at drills, while some make better saws etc.
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Whatever brand you choose, just take note, Milwaukee, Dewalt, Porter Cable, etc makes a homeowner grade found at big box stores and a professional/contractor grade found at contractor suppliers and high end tool stores. Just because Lowes carries the same brand drill as City Electric Supply the quality are very different.
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And also, agreeing with @DoubleEgger just about every carpenter in the world uses a Makita circular saw...so companies excel in different areasLenoir, N.C.
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Dewalt for the win. I have an 18 volt drill that's still going strong after 20 years. Built a many decks and timber retaining walls with that one. Most of my contractor buddies are Dewalt guys as well. We use some of the red tools at work and they don't seem to be as strong.Xl bge ,LG bge, two 4' crusher cone fire pits. Weber Genisis gasser and
Two rusty Weber kettles.
Two Rivers Farm
Moncure N.C. -
Be sure to compare model numbers to be sure it is the same itemI XL and 1 Weber Kettle And 1 Weber Q220 Outside Alvin, TX-- South of Houston
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Lit said:Homedepot has sales all the time on sets for their deal of the day I would check there. I have all Makita 18v brushless but would probably go Milwaukee if I could start over. From what I have read Milwaukee is contractor grade, makita DIY homeowner grade, and Dewalt if you just need to hang a picture sometimes.South of Columbus, Ohio.
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DeWalt 20V max is the best system I've used. Batteries last a long time and torque is more than enough. I've tossed my Ryobi's, no comparison.
LBGE, 36" Blackstone, Anova ProCharleston, SC -
alaskanassasin said:Lit said:Homedepot has sales all the time on sets for their deal of the day I would check there. I have all Makita 18v brushless but would probably go Milwaukee if I could start over. From what I have read Milwaukee is contractor grade, makita DIY homeowner grade, and Dewalt if you just need to hang a picture sometimes.
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The Milwaukee tools out perform both the DeWalt and Makita tools in pretty much all aspects. The quality of their products can be seen and felt as soon as you get them in your hands.
Whilst the Makita combo kit was a close contender, it lacked the extra bit of finesse that is provided by the Milwaukee. The batteries also lacked the power and lifespan that comes with Milwaukee’s fuel powered batteries.
That means coming last is DeWalt. Despite the company’s rich history and the fact that it is an American brand, we could not put them any higher. Not only are their batteries inferior to both the other brands, their tools were also not quite as good.
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Dewalt seems to be the hot ticket at the moment. Milwaukee would be my second choice. Third would be Makita. I wouldn't consider the others.
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Consider Porter Cable the cheapened version of DeWalt. Similar to Ryobi being the cheaper version of Milwaukee. I would not get either of the cheap ones unless you will use it to hang pictures and open battery panels of kid's toys.
As stated above, there are MANY different models by DeWalt and Milwaukee. The brand alone does NOT mean it is a "good" one. Whatever you get, stick to one brand and use the same batteries and charger. Just make sure you do your research on which model within the brand you want. Look at independent reviewers, many good ones on YouTube.
Lastly, the tools you get in the big "kits" with a drill, driver, saw, flashlight, etc. are typically NOT the same model as ones you buy individually. They are going to be cheaper versions. This is not a hard and fast rule, but it is VERY typical. That is how they offer the cheaper price on the tool lot, it is not simply discounted. Do not assume any model in these kits is the same unless it is actually the same model number.
If you want, run by here any model numbers you are interested in getting. I can give you the quick low-down.XL BGE and Kamado Joe Jr. -
Milwaukee here, although my 1/4" Craftsman drill from about '85 is still running fine._____________
"I mean, I don't just kill guys, I'm notorious for doing in houseplants." - Maggie, Northern Exposure
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I like to do it with my hand personally. Hand drilling is my middle name!
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im using a milwauki fuel 18 on an 8 inch ice auger bit, best drill ive ever owned. no cutting out til over 2 dozen holes in 24-30 inch thick ice with one power pack. could get a bigger battery but the 2 that came with it was plenty
fukahwee maineyou can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it -
If you use it like a contractor or similar - Milwaukee, homeowner use - Dewalt or makita will meet your needs. As others have said, pay attention to specific models to make sure you get a better grade for the specific maker. We have some of Milwaukee and dewalt at work and home, when they all shifted to the 20v system the battery life and power all improved. The Milwaukee is impressive but the dewalt does not disappoint either.
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I like Ridgid. I have maybe 15 of their cordless tools and have never had a battery fail. Also have probably 13 lithium batteries. Price performance ratio is excellent.______________________________________________I love lamp..
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nolaegghead said:I like Ridgid. I have maybe 15 of their cordless tools and have never had a battery fail. Also have probably 13 lithium batteries. Price performance ratio is excellent.
if i wasnt using it to the extreme i would have bought the rigid octane as there are occasionally good deals and they have a higher inch pound rating than the milwaukee. the rigid though has an overload protection that kicks in though that doesnt work well doing what im doing. not sure if its my auger bit or if the milwaukee handles cold better, they both have overload protection
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As my Dewalts wear out, I upgrade to Milwaukee 18v FUEL. Much more robust and bulletproof.
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Agree with NOLAEGGHEAD on rigiddue to batteries. they will replace the ones that come with tools if you register them at no cost. The best drill i have ever had was a BOSCH but after two years they wanted 100$ for a new battery. Since I do not use the tool professionaly the slightly lower performance of RIDGID does not bother me compared to cost of batteries.I XL and 1 Weber Kettle And 1 Weber Q220 Outside Alvin, TX-- South of Houston
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I have the older Dewalts, love the yellow and black and all the accessories. However, I was born in Milwaukee. So any upgrades will come from them. Just a do it yourselfer, no contractor level work..Southlake, TX and Cowhouse Creek - King, TX. 2 Large, 1 Small and a lot of Eggcessories.
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I’ve been in industrial maintenance for the last 18 years and nothing has held up as well as the Milwaukee Fuel.
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LBGE,SBGE, and a Mini makes three......Sweet home Alabama........ Stay thirsty my friends .
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piney said:And also, agreeing with @DoubleEgger just about every carpenter in the world uses a Makita circular saw...so companies excel in different areas"Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber
XL and MM
Louisville, Kentucky -
Ridgid all the way.. Just remember to register within 90 days.. Already got replacement batts with no hassles. Home Depot still may have some deals goin on.York County, PA
Large BGE 2014 - CGS adj rig, spider, and stones..
Mini Max 2018 -
Friends don't let friends but Ryobi!
Ridged, Milwaulkee or Dewalt have always served me well over the last 25 yearsLBGE, and just enough knowledge and gadgets to be dangerous .
Buford,Ga. -
I’m a Dewalt guy because that’s what I bought first and committed to the line so I don’t have 2 batteries for this one for that. I own any thing from drills, saws, to a weed eater and mower that all use the same battery. I am a big fan of the dewalt flexvolt series ( general contractor and carpenter). Now I have 12 batteries that can be used in all of my tools.Dyersburg, TN
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