Posted: 11/9/2014 2:19:33 PM EDT
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Ok. I will be closing on my house in about 6 weeks. Need tools to do general stuff around the house and build reloading bench, etc.
What brand does GD recommend? I don't mind paying for quality but don't want to pay for something I could frame houses with either. The Ridgid line at HD has my interest because of the lifetime warranty on everything including batteries. Lowes has a 8pc set of Porter Cable for $400 what say the hive? |
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Ok. I will be closing on my house in about 6 weeks. Need tools to do general stuff around the house and build reloading bench, etc. What brand does GD recommend? I don't mind paying for quality but don't want to pay for something I could frame houses with either. The Ridgid line at HD has my interest because of the lifetime warranty on everything including batteries. Lowes has a 8pc set of Porter Cable for $400 what say the hive? For rechargeables, I have used and/or owned Ryobi, Milwaukee, DeWalt, Ridgid, and Makita. I've used and abused a BUNCH of Ryobi cordless tools, and never been able to break one. Makitas (even the white ones) are a step up, I have three sets at work, and I like them quite a bit. And my DeWalt 20V XR set is quite, quite nice. Milwaukee and Ridgid both worked fine, too. Lithium batteries are more expensive than NiMH, and don't self-discharge. They also keep a nice, powerful output virtually right up until they're dead. But, they are more expensive. In other words, if you're not doing constant, heavy work, I don't think you can necessarily go wrong with any of them. Pick your budget, and look at what's available. |
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Milwaukee M18 Fuel
Expensive but very quality tools. I have the drill/driver and impact, sawzall, angle grinder and just purchased the 7 1/4" circular saw a couple days ago. It has brushless motors and using the 4.0 battery it has insane run time. 5 year warranty on the tool and charger. 3 years for the batteries. |
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In other words, if you're not doing constant, heavy work, I don't think you can necessarily go wrong with any of them. Pick your budget, and look at what's available. Bingo. Take care of them batteries too. I beat the piss out of power tools daily at work (construction) and just about everyone has Milwaukee tools. |
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buy a cordless drill/driver for around $100. The little 12 volt lithium battery ones are more than enough for a homeowner. A carpenter friend of mine uses his for 95% of his work.
Any of the major manufacturers make a nice set. Here is a Rigid http://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-12-Volt-Hyper-Lithium-Ion-Drill-Driver-and-Impact-Driver-Combo-Kit-R9000K/205358335?cm_mmc=CJ-_-4485850-_-10368321&MERCH=RV-_-rv_search_plp_rr-_-NA-_-205358335-_-N&AID=10368321&PID=4485850&SID=9d44d52e44a34db498112b4ffa2da850&cj=true If you buy a Rigid, you MUST register the tools or there is no lifetime warranty. I've also heard it can be a PITA to warranty their tools. there is a service center locator on rigid's web site, if you live close to one it may be worth it to get Rigid. Unless you're using the tools everyday, buy the rest of the tools with cords, no batteries to worry about going bad. At least with the drill driver combo, you will only be out $100 instead of $600 because they stopped making batteries for your cordless tools. |
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This is the set I was looking at the most..
http://www.lowes.com/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10051&catalogId=10051&langId=-1&langId=-1&productId=50247125&partNumber=623082-34252-PCCK619L8&storeId=10151&N=0&N=0 |
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Whatever you get, wait for black Friday deals.
Get a good cordless drill. Hammer drill if you have a brick house. Everything else should have a cord: Skills saw, Sawzall, Belt sander, Angle Grinder. A jig saw you can go either way, corded or cordless. Get a bench grinder and a vice too. Now get some clamps, pliers, channel locks, screwdrivers and a socket set. This is the bare minimum for house stuff. Without all this you will die cold and alone. |
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I've done a LOT of home projects with a Ryobi 18V set the Wife bought me when they first came out. I've had to replace one of the batteries, $99 each, and the other one I only use with the light. I've been very happy with the set. I also have a lot of plug in power tools for the tough, long jobs.
Our crew has DeWalt, most of the trades at work use them, and I lust after them when I'm shopping. I don't buy them buy them because I don't think they would be worth the extra $$ and wouldn't work that much better than what I have. If I were to have to replace my set, I'd be getting the DeWalt tools. The DeWalt (edit: 20V) lights put out a very nice light to work by. |
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Does the OP really need cordless tools for home use? I've used them for construction and industrial maintenance work but corded tools work just fine at home. I got so sick-and-fuggin tired of buying new cordless drill batteries. Seemed like every time I needed to use the drill one of the batteries was dead and the other wouldn't hold a charge either. I finally picked up a used Sears cord drill at a garage sale for $10 and haven't looked back. For a cheap chit drill, it will still out-power any cordless drill I've ever had. |
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This is the set I was looking at the most.. http://www.lowes.com/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10051&catalogId=10051&langId=-1&langId=-1&productId=50247125&partNumber=623082-34252-PCCK619L8&storeId=10151&N=0&N=0 I bought the 18v combo set a few years ago. I liked them so much i went out and bought just about every tool in the series. The only one to dissapoint was the circular saw. The reset were and still are awesome. I never bought the cordless grinder, and i already owned a corded oscilating tool. I put a 1400 sq/ft addition on my home with my PC tools. Only complaint was the circular saw liked to "walk" to the left, would bind if cutting large pieces of wood. Other than that GTG. |
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Ryobi batteries suck ass. I've have and 8, and they all failed after 4 years or less. If I'm going to buy junk again it will be at harbor freight where replacement batteries are under $15, vs $35 for Ryobi. I will differ with you on this. My old man had ryobi from the time their 18V line came out. Old NiCad batteries first, now the new Lion batteries. The only ones that failed was a niCad that he dropped from an 8 ft ladder and one of the first Lion batteries he bought. The other half dozen have been pretty good |
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Bingo. Take care of them batteries too. I beat the piss out of power tools daily at work (construction) and just about everyone has Milwaukee tools. Quoted:
In other words, if you're not doing constant, heavy work, I don't think you can necessarily go wrong with any of them. Pick your budget, and look at what's available. Bingo. Take care of them batteries too. I beat the piss out of power tools daily at work (construction) and just about everyone has Milwaukee tools. yep this. Milwaukee is what you want |
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This is the set I was looking at the most.. http://www.lowes.com/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10051&catalogId=10051&langId=-1&langId=-1&productId=50247125&partNumber=623082-34252-PCCK619L8&storeId=10151&N=0&N=0 drill, impact and sawzall are going to be the 3 you will use the most. plus it only comes with 2 batterys |
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I have bought a bunch of Rigid stuff for my guys, seems yo hold up well. Lifetime guarantee, even on the batteries. This But there are limits to cordless tools such as every brand cordless circle saw is nearly worthless, cordless drills are not for mixing thin set. |
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I have most of the 18V Bosch line ...
Drill Impact driver Sawzall Bandsaw Circular Saw Nailer Radio/Charger SDS+ Hammer Drill Very happy w no regrets. Bought some at Home Depot, some on eBay, some on Amazon. That being said, only because of the (recent) availability of the M18 line at HD, I'd probably go w Milwaukee. Stay safe |
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This But there are limits to cordless tools such as every brand cordless circle saw is nearly worthless, cordless drills are not for mixing thin set. Quoted:
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I have bought a bunch of Rigid stuff for my guys, seems yo hold up well. Lifetime guarantee, even on the batteries. This But there are limits to cordless tools such as every brand cordless circle saw is nearly worthless, cordless drills are not for mixing thin set. This could probably be said for any brand, but my Makita cordless circular does a great job of cutting down sheet goods. Its my goto for stuff too big to put on the table with no help. |