Milwaukee EXCLUDED (too dang expensive for EVERY single item).

1) Ryobi

2) Ridgid

3) Makita

Some years ago I bought a Rigid drill/recip saw combo with 2 batteries. After a couple years the batteries went bad and Home Depot no longer carried that model. Had to trash can a couple good tools. It turned me sour on Rigid battery tools.
That said, I have a Rigid 120v chop saw that's been flawless for close to 20 years.

I use Makita. They’re great.

Milwaukee you broke dick.

LOL...

Ryobi grinders are $30...

Milwaukee grinders is $300.

I typically have three grinders on the bench/tailgate.

24 grit Zircon

Cut-off and a wire wheel.

Fugg a thousand dollar bill.

you can go online and buy any replacement battery made. it will not be the name brand. I still get 19.2 batteries for sears tools and sears stopped making them after they went bankrupt

Link?

I have Dewalt.

remember the battery powered dil do in the 80's is the grandfather of all battery tools

Bauer.

You would know that how?

Buy the cheapest one

just google your battery voltage and name brand. amazon has them. I dont know how to do a link lol. I just googled 19.2 craftsman battery and pages came up mostly on amazon. be sure to get the ones with the most mAH. mine are 3500

your wife told me lol

I’m not an old fudd like you who was married in the Eighties! Your kids have green hair and hate you. LOL

lol if my kids had green hair they be thrown out of the house money cut off

Dewalt, hands down

what I do have got are Milwaukee or Kobalt.

Milwaukee I've learned is made in China or for the most part
DeWalt seems to be made in Mexico
well nobody likes China Mexico slowly invading the United States so


I got friends that really think a lot of Makita I haven't looked up where they're made?

but for how I use things my Kobalt stuff has been quite awesome.. I am sure Lowe's does not make them their self they are contracting through somebody. but I do not know where they're made or who makes them

In spite of your objections, Milwaukee.

Get it on sale or with extra battery or tool, HD has them with some kind of special pretty regularly.

Can't say about the broke dick part though.

From what you listed, Makita hands down over Ryobi or Rigid, but Makita can be pricey too.

Quality is not cheap for the most part.

MM

If you can’t afford Milwaukee.... Ridgid

Pretty much everything I have is DeWalt. I've not been disappointed.

Have lots of batteries and tools, so I just keep adding more when I need something.


Got a Milwaukee Fuel impact driver as a prize a couple years ago. I may need to open the package and see how it works... LOL.

Batteries Plus can rebuild tool batteries with new lithium or nicad celks.... Or you can buy the knock off chinese ones....

I have Dewalt, Makita and Ryobi.

Makita is the most refined feeling and I would say is the highest overall quality.

Dewalt is a workhorse. Good basic get the job done tools.

Ryobi is convenient because they're cheap and offer a wide variety of unique tools. But the quality isn't always there.

I'd also look at Kobalt. Far above Ridgid which is a dying platform.

Hey pard, they're $199 with battery at Home Depot right now pard.

Gotta catch the sales pard.

Ryobi are for Fireballz AKA The Unemployed pard.

I have mostly Ryobi. When 18v nicad was replaced by the much better lion, all I had to do was buy a pack of batteries and a new charger. My first Ryobi drill I bought 23 years ago is still in use. It had a bubble level on the top and back to aid in vert and horizontal holes.

I also have a Milwaukee 1/2 drill, 1/4" impact, and two m12 pistol screw drivers.

We used Milwaukee at work, the tools held up in a factory environment but every Milwaukee drill I've used has a chuck that goes to schidt in short order.

I haven't used makita cordless but I do know makita makes good stuff.

My brother who is an electrician tried to use Ryobi but they didn't hold up so he tried B&D, then Milwaukee, and finally he is at Hilti.

That's great pard.

So which grinder do you recommend pard?

From the very non-scientific studies I have done it seems like Makita and Milwaukee tools average out about the same in prices. Toss the yellow ones in there too.

Out of your two ‘R’ choices, pick whichever color you like best.

Cheater. They don't make an 18v.



I like some of the Bauer stuff, like their right angle drills.

Hilti also has problems with their chucks, but only after being thrown at a dumbazz millwright. They usually are fine.

I don't use grinders enough to comment. A corded Metabo was popular in our sheet metal shop.

Sure enough they are... Heck of a tool at that coin.

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As for Ryobi... same thing (HD had a flash sale on 4Ah and 6Ah batteries @ something like two for $20... bought every battery they had... only tools owned at the time were string trimmers my mom and Laura owned)

Ryobi is very hit and miss on quality. But their grinders which used to run $30 hold up very well (I own about 10 of them)... I use grinders for everything... from steel, to mechanicing, to plumbing, to carpentry.

Makita ran some amazing deals on the 2x 18v chainsaws and leaf blowers with 4 bonus batteries.

Makita batteries are fantastic. I have two of their chainsaws, two of the leaf blowers, two tire inflators and load of their drills/impacts... SOLID STUFF.

I started with Dewalt years ago. Only tools I still own are a 1/2” impact and a 18v drill that sees very little use but works. As the tools died off I replaced them with Milwaukee and never regretted it. As mentioned previously, the chuck on the hammer drills are a weak point and I have had two fail. The other tools sawzall, skill saw, grinder, impact, metal snips, etc. have been flawless.

That said, I needed a new hammer drill/driver to use trapping to run an auger and bought a couple of the Hercules 20v from HF. Not sure how long they will go but reviews are positive and has a 5 yr warranty. It will be abused the winter and if it holds up great, if not I will return it.

I started with Milwaukee and they are way over priced for what you get. I tried a short run with Ryobi but they are light duty tools that just don't hold up. I have been using Ridgid for the last 3 years or so with no issues.

Grabbed a couple of these yesterday...

They LOOK OEM non-max... but the vendor "GivingItAway"... who the fugg knows...



FleaBay Chink bats suck donkey balls...

Ridgid is solid stuff... the batteries are the weak link.

I don't think there's that much difference in any of the mid to lower priced tools. It's all about the shape of the batteries and color.

Milwaukee.

HD will run specials all November, Buy 'X' get free 5AH batt, combo packs X% off, etc...Free bare tool with purchase of X. Easy to stock up and save some ching.

ACME tool will do the same. Farm & Fleet and Fleet Farm to lesser extent.

This was some years ago, before the Chinese started mass producing knock offs. It was a special size that Home Depot put in those kits. It didn't fit anything else they sold. At the time, I didn't know that the batteries could be rebuilt. The tools have long since been tossed.

I’m almost embarrassed at the amount of cordless tools I’ve collected over the years. I got a bunch. Also do a lot of projects and fix things. Lots of home remodel work and decks. Serious for a weekend guy. Now I’m retired and I all but sleep with a cordless drill lol.

Over the years I’ve had quite a few. Early generation DeWalt which didn’t hold up good for me, ditched that stuff quick. Newer stuff is good.

Had a set of the old blue Ryobi which held up really good under some hard use, batteries went bad and threw them away. Since them I’ve had quite a few different kinds.

Hitachi now Metabo is good stuff. Expensive but good stuff. I have a couple of 12 volt drills and 18 volt drill, impact and a saw.

Got a pile of 20 volt Porter Cable. Can’t complain held up good and can buy cheap knock off batteries, Amazon, eBay etc. some of this Porter cable stuff is getting close to 20 years old.

At the lake place there is a Lowe’s not far off, ended up with a pile of 24 volt Kobalt. Seems to be good stuff. 24 volt impact is a beast. 24 volt Kobalt saw spins a 7 1/4 blade like it’s got good sense. When ya got two houses ya end up with two of everything lol.

Now to Ryobi. It all got started a couple of years back, bought a 18 volt cordless tree trimmer on sale. Then a drill on sale for p like 39 bucks and it’s just grown. Every time I catch a sale I buy something else Ryobi. I have a pretty good pile of Ryobi, even 7 1/4 circular saw, cuts pretty dang good. I even have a cordless hot glue gun which works pretty dang good. I buy the cheap knock off batteries off Amazon.

If I was working for a living, I’d use Ridged or Milwaukee. But weekend guys, even serious weekend stuff, Ryobi is hard to beat. I ran the hell out of a Ryobi drill yesterday and it did just fine. Ryobi makes some really good flashlight attachments for cheap to. It’s hard to beat Ryobi.

I have a Menards just down the street from me. They sell Bosch. It's not a major top brand but they work for me and I get 11% off when I buy something from Menards. My needs are simple and if I need a name brand item I borrow my son's Makita's.

kwg

All my stuff now is Milwaukee. A while back I bought a couple 5 AM battery knockoffs from Amazon. They don't hold the charge quite as well as OEM but it's acceptable. They fit my drills fine but It's hard to get them on my angle grinder and Sawsall. They don't slide right in and out. They need some 'encouragement'.

Cash, there's a reason Milwaukee is more expensive, I have batteries dated back to 2012 that I'm still using.

Cash most of the time your a pretty bright guy. Fug 18v go 20v Dewalt if it ain't yellow and black thro it back. Send me a pm with your address so I can send you a consulting fee statement..mb

I ain't bright at all...

But I can lift heavy things...

And the Almighty gifted me a very large cock.

I intended on switching from 18v dewalt but they just won’t die.

Im just the occasional dyi-er.......

My first battery drill in the 90s was a Milwaukee 12v, it perform well....ended up gifting it to an inlaw....interstate battery rebuilt the batteries on that model.

All my 18v stuff is made by makita, no complaints.

Well Cash a big cock is something handy for drilling broads but not to much use drilling boards. So unless you can screw some gal into doing your drilling you be getting after a 20 v dewalt and buy the brushless. mb

Ah, the miraculous transition from "broke dick" to "pard".......and over power tools.....

Why cant Israel and gaza evolve like this?

Cause Israel and Gaza ain't Pards...

Whatever the fugg a Pard is.

I have corded Dewalts... and a few DA sanders... strong medicine.

Never tried the cordless because Black and Decker is 110% brokedick...

...and B&D owns DeWalt

Same thing happened to me
Went to Milwaukee and got adapter so I could use Milwaukee batteries on Rigid tools
On Amazon

Cash, no they aren't Pards

You are a Pard, Pard. Damn this isn't hard.

We need a list...

This Pard stuff is way to confusing for me...

Failure to comprehend a pardnership will result in a loss of pard status.

Don't be a tard.

Be a pard.

Last warning, pard.

This pard gets it.

He's a pard.

Right good deal on the 12v Milwaukee kit...

https://www.toolnut.com/milwaukee-2498-25-m12-cordless-lithium-ion-5-tool-combo-1-5ah-kit.html

Extra batteries...

https://www.toolnut.com/milwaukee-48-11-2412-m12-redlithium-xc-battery-two-pack.html

That is a good deal, pard.

Hilti....then go by Milwaukee, you'll see that the Milwaukee's cheaper ...the rest of that s*** you got listed is gay

Go 18 volt

Whoa, pard.

Let's respect one another's opinions pard.

DeWalt 20 volt, lot better than 18 volt

12v is best for reloading... inside and outside chamfer. Running a WFT etc.

Wrecking out split neck 7mm RM (and others) to .458 CATs

I probably have a million trigger pulls on my 12v Ridgid.

https://toolguyd.com/dewalt-20v-max-vs-18v-2023/

We have a LOT of DeWalt battery powered tools. Started with drill and easier to stay with same brand once invest money in batteries.

Some DeWalt tools are top tier. Some are nearly worthless. Most are good.

DeWalt battery powered pressure washer is worthless. Too heavy, awkward, and underpowered. DeWalt grease gun ok; but little awkward. DeWalt 12" saw handy; but not very sturdy and leaks oil badly when not left on side. 2 leaf blowers 1 compact 1 other. Both ok and handy; but not that powerful.
DeWalt 20v grass trimmer good; but change to Echo head and you'll be happier.

Have two 20v atomic drills and 2 20v 1/4" atomic impact drivers, a rotary sander, circular saw, and tire inflator. No complaints with those. Light, handy, and compact. Have 1 1/2" impact driver. No complaints. Have 60v grass trimmer, 5.5" circular saw, sawzall, and chainsaw. All those are very good.

Probably have some others that can't recall right now.

Starting over... I'd probably go Milwaukee or harbor freight line for better warranty and customer service. I've been disappointed with DeWalt customer service.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauk...FUEL-Blower-2727-21HDP/309990597#overlay

16-inch chainsaw

Blower

12 Ah battery.

$449

Hell just the battery is $250 regular full pop.