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post 1692687513 11-01-2023, 09:40 PM
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What power tools for home use? (Tradies gtfih)

Looking at 20v drills bc I need to drill a lock

Finding some dewalts for cheap 60-80 buck

but also wondering since I'll prob eventually need 1/2 inch impact for axle bolts, rusted bolts of various sizes, etc, should I get something I can afford the ecosystem such as ryobi bc dewalt 1/2 inch impacts are expensive.

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post 1692687693 11-01-2023, 09:44 PM
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Bosch for everything

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For home use, I'd just get the Ryobi tool kit. The value is hard to beat. Milwaukee is my favorite for work, but Ryobi will do everything just fine. I don't notice much difference between the 18v and 20v batteries.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-ON...E&gclsrc=aw.ds
post 1692688123 11-01-2023, 09:51 PM
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post 1692688163 11-01-2023, 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted By bsrkoacar2⏩
For home use, I'd just get the Ryobi tool kit. The value is hard to beat. Milwaukee is my favorite for work, but Ryobi will do everything just fine. I don't notice much difference between the 18v and 20v batteries.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-ON...E&gclsrc=aw.ds
1/4 " impact is gay though, if I had one it'd be the 1/2 and then adapters to 3/8 and 1/4
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Originally Posted By JuicePro⏩
1/4 " impact is gay though, if I had one it'd be the 1/2 and then adapters to 3/8 and 1/4
What are you using it for? Then I'd get Milwaukee. I prefer them over DeWalt by a longshot. The batteries are a lot better imo
post 1692688473 11-01-2023, 10:00 PM
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Originally Posted By bsrkoacar2⏩
What are you using it for? Then I'd get Milwaukee. I prefer them over DeWalt by a longshot. The batteries are a lot better imo
Various things, axle bolts, suspension work on future cars, motorcycle sprockets, rusty sht etc
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post 1692688643 11-01-2023, 10:05 PM
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also does brushless really matter? Seems kinda gimmicky
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Originally Posted By JuicePro⏩
also does brushless really matter? Seems kinda gimmicky
I have 3 dewalt 20 volt drills and 3 dewalt impacts , and I find the brushless are far nicer ergonomically , as they’re lighter but with the same power and longer run time for the same amp battery
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I have Dewalt, Milwaukee and Bosch cordless tools for different things.

When it comes to automotive go with Milwaukee. M12 ratchets, lights, soldering irons, tire inflators, rotary tools are staples of the garage.

General construction I prefer Dewalt. Robust, heavy tools with good variety of battery amperages.

Finishing tools I go with Bosch. Incredible accuracy and high quality despite limited selection.

If the tool is corded, read reviews and buy whatever is best, regardless of brand. Each brand seems to have lightning strike with one of their particular tools and can't replicate the magic through their whole lineup. Like Ridgid shop vacs, Metabo nail guns or Makita biscuit joiners.
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Dewalt or Milwaukee with the edge to the latter even though I have a lot of Dewalt.
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Buy the best you can afford with your budget. I'm a homeowner and use DeWalt 20v.

Weedeater,
Drill,
Jigsaw,
Reciprocating Saw
Table Saw

A corded Ryobi mitre saw.


Maybe another 1 or 2 DeWalt tools but I've had most of them for almost a decade and they're all still going very strong.
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I mean if you are only gonna use it occasionally. The $75 harbor freight corded 1/2 electric impact wrench works fine for cv axles. Splurge and get icon impact sockets though, base Pittsburgh sockets suck.
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It's really about what you can afford. I bought my first 18v Dewalt drill about 16 years ago and it is still running fine, although the battery needs to be swapped out regularly. (Managed to finish my entire basement with it about 6 years ago) My wife just bought me the new Dewalt 20v 1/2in combo and it's pretty sweet, probably would have bought Milwaukee myself, but she likes to quiz the guys in the aisle about what's best. My Miter saw, circular saw and my sawzall are all dewalt.
I have a Bosch Hammer drill that I am really impressed with. My leaf blower and weed eater are Echo's and they are awesome.
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Milwaukee is GOAT ONLY and ONLY if you're a tradie. Those things can take an insane amount of beating, and their warranties are absolutely bulletproof.

Officecels will never reach even 1% of the abuse you can dish out a Milwaukee, you're paying money for absolutely nothing at all.

Get a Makita, its much cheaper for just a bit chittier warranty, which you'll never ever use, unless you have severe brain damage. Even tradies use Makita.

Then stick with that ecosystem - 20V Makita means all your 20V tools are Makita.

Ryobi is dogchit, same as all the other bullchit brands, they're all the same, Makita and Milwaukee are your only choices.
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What do you really need it for?

I have had the same old time black and decker corded drill for like 20 years at least. It works fine for my needs. I would like a cordless drill but what do I need 2 drills for? Cant justify the purchase.

You have to think about what you are going to do with the tools and buy accordingly. i drill a hole once in a while and for me this solution was great.

If I did more I would buy a better tool.

Its like having a fancy set of gold clubs when you suck at golf. We have all seen the guy with the 2k set of clubs who cant golf for ****. The clubs dont make him better. Maybe a slight bit more forgiving and easier to use but thats about it.
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HART......you can find good deals on Walmart dot com.......they're surprisingly good and cheap enough that they're almost disposable.

I've got a bunch of DeWalt stuff.....but was out one day and needed a sawzall, on a whim bought HART 7 piece set (1/4 impact, drill, sawzall, flashlight, 2 batteries, charger & carry bag) for like $190.....cheaper than the Dewalt Sawzall by itself.

I've had those tools for over 2 years, built a wooden privacy fence around 1 acre, a 200 sqft deck, and am currently building a 24x16 porch cover. I would recommend getting some 4AH batteries...but these Hart Tools are legit. I picked up a circular saw too....unbeatable value.
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Originally Posted By BulldogVTX⏩
It's really about what you can afford. I bought my first 18v Dewalt drill about 16 years ago and it is still running fine, although the battery needs to be swapped out regularly. (Managed to finish my entire basement with it about 6 years ago) My wife just bought me the new Dewalt 20v 1/2in combo and it's pretty sweet, probably would have bought Milwaukee myself, but she likes to quiz the guys in the aisle about what's best. My Miter saw, circular saw and my sawzall are all dewalt.
I have a Bosch Hammer drill that I am really impressed with. My leaf blower and weed eater are Echo's and they are awesome.
Bosch hammer drill = GOAT. I'm not a huge DIYer, but I find that when it comes to regular cordless drills, doesn't really matter what you get. But if you ever need to drill concrete or masonry, even just a few times, a corded SDS plus rotary hammer drill for $200 is a wise investment (or get one used for half the price). I have the Bosch Bulldog (I think it's called) and I can drill 3/8" holes through concrete block in seconds.
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Now is a good time to buy. The big box stores have already started their black friday deals.

I think Dewilt has a buy one, get one free deal going on now. Don't know about the other manufacturers, but likely they will have similar.
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