what is your favorite new tool?

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Duns221Member since Dec 2014Dec 21, 2014 3:38 PM CT

hi everyone, i am new to the form here and wanted to say hi, but the reason i made this post is that the year is coming to an end, this year was a great year for tools, i want to know what you favorite new tool on the market is. it can be anything hand too,l power tool, accessories, work clothing, etc

go nuts

-shade

BigmikezMember since Jun 2013Dec 21, 2014 3:54 PM CT

I know I’m late on the m12 line as I just picked them pick on BF but I’m lovin that kit, they’ve been my go 2 tools a lot lately. Oh and if I haven’t said it yet Welcome to the forum shade!! T.I.A!!

NERemodelingMember since Aug 2014Dec 21, 2014 4:36 PM CT

It sure was a good year. As for 2014 new release tools, I’m glad that Makita is awake again. I’ve added the new BL high torque drill, BL grinder, BL drywall gun and 7 1/4″ 18v x2 circular saw, and 5-4ah batteries (along with the fan, stick vac, blower and led lights but not sure if those were 2014 tools or not) to my fleet this year and they are all great!

NERemodelingMember since Aug 2014Dec 21, 2014 4:37 PM CT

Shade, I’m also not sure if I’ve welcomed you to TIA yet, possibly in another post, but if not.. WELCOME!!

Duns221Member since Dec 2014Dec 21, 2014 4:42 PM CT

NERemodeling wrote:
Shade, I’m also not sure if I’ve welcomed you to TIA yet, possibly in another post, but if not.. WELCOME!!

thanks

Duns221Member since Dec 2014Dec 21, 2014 4:42 PM CT

Bigmikez wrote:
I know I’m late on the m12 line as I just picked them pick on BF but I’m lovin that kit, they’ve been my go 2 tools a lot lately. Oh and if I haven’t said it yet Welcome to the forum shade!! T.I.A!!

i own some of the m12 and i love them, also thanks

BK13Member since Nov 2013Dec 21, 2014 5:35 PM CT

I do more stuff on my junk I drive that I do home improvement, so I’d have to say my Milwaukee impact wrenches… 2454 and 2654.

Duns221Member since Dec 2014Dec 21, 2014 6:36 PM CT

BK13 wrote:
I do more stuff on my junk I drive that I do home improvement, so I’d have to say my Milwaukee impact wrenches… 2454 and 2654.

nice

comp56Member since Sep 2014Dec 21, 2014 7:01 PM CT

I like my M18 fuel stuff but also like my M12 stuff too……but my favorite tool has to be my band saw or one of my routers…..just sayin…

DR99Member since Nov 2012Dec 21, 2014 9:16 PM CT

For me the favorite tool so far is the EGO 56v leaf blower. That blower moves some serious air and is a great replacement for a small gas powered leaf blower. The Ego hedge trimmer was nice but not nearly as cool as the leaf blower. I will also say the M18 bluetooth radio and M12 fuel sawzall were nice additions too.

Punda1991Member since Dec 2013Dec 21, 2014 10:23 PM CT

Fuel sawzall, m18 led light,and the m18 torch. All great tools

Duns221Member since Dec 2014Dec 21, 2014 10:57 PM CT

Punda1991 wrote:
Fuel sawzall, m18 led light,and the m18 torch. All great tools

the sawmill is on my list i only have the corded version

ChrisKMember since Dec 2012Dec 21, 2014 10:59 PM CT

Welcome to Shade! My favorite tool is my TS55REQ saw. Then my Domino!

NERemodelingMember since Aug 2014Dec 21, 2014 11:14 PM CT

shade wrote:
the sawmill is on my list i only have the corded version

Wow, Not many people have their own sawmill!! Haha jk.. I’m assuming auto correct took over!

chadlanthierMember since Mar 2013Dec 21, 2014 11:35 PM CT

Dewalt framing nailer, 20 v of course

BK13Member since Nov 2013Dec 21, 2014 11:44 PM CT

ChrisK1970 wrote:
My favorite tool is my TS55REQ saw. Then my Domino!

Sure, rub it in, Festool snob! LOL

BIGBEARJTMember since Oct 2014Dec 21, 2014 11:51 PM CT

my new Makita XMT03Z Cordless Multi-Tool, finding new things to use this for, best so far is cutting open nuts.

ChrisKMember since Dec 2012Dec 22, 2014 4:47 AM CT

BK13 wrote:
Sure, rub it in, Festool snob! LOL

Well BK, I figure I’m going to freeze my tail off for the next five months while your sitting back drinking the best Coffee and beer in the world!!!! FESTOOL FESTOOL FESTOOL FESTOOL FESTOOL FESTOOL FESTOOL FESTOOL FESTOOOOOOOOOLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!

chadlanthierMember since Mar 2013Dec 22, 2014 6:22 AM CT

Nice Chris

TylerDamaMember since Mar 2014Dec 22, 2014 8:13 AM CT

Not really new but new to me would be the m18 hackzall, man I love that thing and three of my coworkers have gone and got one after using mine.

BK13Member since Nov 2013Dec 22, 2014 9:24 AM CT

ChrisK1970 wrote:
Well BK, I figure I’m going to freeze my tail off for the next five months while your sitting back drinking the best Coffee and beer in the world!!!! FESTOOL FESTOOL FESTOOL FESTOOL FESTOOL FESTOOL FESTOOL FESTOOL FESTOOOOOOOOOLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!

Mmmmm, beer!

Coffee beer coffee beer coffee beer….

DR99Member since Nov 2012Dec 22, 2014 9:36 PM CT

I keep on hoping I win one of those Festool giveaways!!

ChrisKMember since Dec 2012Dec 22, 2014 10:19 PM CT

I had a coronary at the grocery store yesterday BK…,,they sold out of the limited run Samuel Adams White Christmas…..you could hear me shrieking in the diaper aisle 🙁

DR99Member since Nov 2012Dec 22, 2014 11:17 PM CT

ChrisK almost had a brown Christmas from hanging out in the Diaper aisle!! 🙂

regopitMember since Feb 2013Dec 22, 2014 11:32 PM CT

If you like beer and coffee the but solution is to drink Kona’s Pipeline Porter made with Kona coffee.

BK13Member since Nov 2013Dec 23, 2014 12:19 AM CT

ChrisK1970 wrote:
I had a coronary at the grocery store yesterday BK…,,they sold out of the limited run Samuel Adams White Christmas…..you could hear me shrieking in the diaper aisle 🙁

Dang, that’s a freakin’ tragedy…

IgnacioMember since Dec 2014Dec 23, 2014 1:42 AM CT

My favorite tool to use is the makita track saw. Its handy in the jobsite,clean cuts all the time.

Duns221Member since Dec 2014Dec 23, 2014 9:04 AM CT

ChrisK1970 wrote:
Well BK, I figure I’m going to freeze my tail off for the next five months while your sitting back drinking the best Coffee and beer in the world!!!! FESTOOL FESTOOL FESTOOL FESTOOL FESTOOL FESTOOL FESTOOL FESTOOL FESTOOOOOOOOOLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!

mmm no, michigan has the best beer

BK13Member since Nov 2013Dec 23, 2014 9:34 AM CT

I wouldn’t want to choose where I’ve had the best beer…. PDX; San Diego; Coeur d’ Alene, ID. You can find good beer anywhere.

Kevin121401Member since Nov 2014Dec 23, 2014 8:26 PM CT

I don’t know about the best tool I own for the year is, but I do know right at this moment my DCF680 <Gyro Screwdriver> is getting a work out on 148 outlet/switch covers, 115 outlets and 33 switches!!!

Not to mention the new hinges I have to install on the cabinets ….. weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee……..SCREW SCREW SCREW

sparky603Member since Jun 2014Dec 23, 2014 8:54 PM CT

I added heavily to my Milwaukee stuff this year and am quite happy with all of my purchases, but my favorite aquisition would have to be the M18 Fuel Hole Hawg, being an electrician.

Conductor562Member since Nov 2011Dec 24, 2014 3:48 AM CT

Hand tool wise, the Proto Duratek drivers. These are great drivers from my favorite brand. Might be the best drivers on the market for my tastes.

Best power tool I acquired this year was the Mac BWP050, but I’m equally excited about the 7-1/4″ Fuel circ saw.

Duns221Member since Dec 2014Dec 24, 2014 9:56 AM CT

Conductor562 wrote:
Hand tool wise, the Proto Duratek drivers. These are great drivers from my favorite brand. Might be the best drivers on the market for my tastes.
Best power tool I acquired this year was the Mac BWP050, but I’m equally excited about the 7-1/4″ Fuel circ saw.

I’ve been looking out for good deals on the durateks but at full price i just can’t afford something like that i don’t need

Big_DMember since Oct 2014Dec 24, 2014 10:50 AM CT

I love all my tools, especially my M12 & M18 stuff but my new favorite has to be my new M12 Fuel 5/8″ Rotary Hammer. It’s unbelievable how much power they packed into such a compact package!

As for beers, there are great beers everywhere! So much beer, so little time.

Conductor562Member since Nov 2011Dec 24, 2014 12:15 PM CT

shade wrote:
I’ve been looking out for good deals on the durateks but at full price i just can’t afford something like that i don’t need

Every year on Cyber Monday Zoro tools has a 30-40% off sale on any item they sell. I always hold off on a couple big items and get them then.

They carry Proto, Blackhawk, Milwaukee and about 100 other brands. It’s a one stop shop for me. If you sign up on their mailing list they have 10-20% one day only sale fairly often.

FazzmanMember since Apr 2014Dec 24, 2014 12:41 PM CT

Since the wife and I got our first house this year ive been stocking up on tools and such to use around here,by far my Fav new stuff is my Bosch 12v kit. I cant believe how compact and powerful they are,if for some reason they ever die I may try the M12 milwaukee stuff.

Althou not really considered a “PRO” brand anymore I really like my Porter Cable 20v tools as well. Im looking to get the new hammerdrill they have out when its not totally sold out everywhere lol.

On my list to still get is a miter saw and stand too.

Mmmm Beer,California has alot of good beers,I like sam Adams alot thou. Recently ive taken a liking to hard cider, ACE cidery here in Cali makes some fantastic all natural cider. They have a wide variety too, try the pear or pumpkin seasonal they have out right now its good stuff.

BigmikezMember since Jun 2013Dec 24, 2014 2:26 PM CT

Conductor562 wrote:
Hand tool wise, the Proto Duratek drivers. These are great drivers from my favorite brand. Might be the best drivers on the market for my tastes.
Best power tool I acquired this year was the Mac BWP050, but I’m equally excited about the 7-1/4″ Fuel circ saw.

conductor I’ve been eyeing that Mac BWP050 to add to my Dewalt set as I’ve found myself needing a big impact, how much u pick that badboy up for? And where Ive been on ebay and the set is like $699 I’m hoping to find atleast the bare tool

ChrisKMember since Dec 2012Dec 24, 2014 2:34 PM CT

regopit wrote:
If you like beer and coffee the but solution is to drink Kona’s Pipeline Porter made with Kona coffee.

I have GOT to get some of that! My God..””I could take over the world!!!!!

redmedMember since Dec 2014Dec 24, 2014 3:49 PM CT

Has to be my M12 Fuel drill. Almost as powerful as my M18 and more compact. Still searching for phillip bits to equal the quality of the drill.

BK13Member since Nov 2013Dec 24, 2014 10:54 PM CT

Conductor562 wrote:
Every year on Cyber Monday Zoro tools has a 30-40% off sale on any item they sell. I always hold off on a couple big items and get them then.
They carry Proto, Blackhawk, Milwaukee and about 100 other brands. It’s a one stop shop for me. If you sign up on their mailing list they have 10-20% one day only sale fairly often.

Do they ever run any other screaming deals the rest of the year? I missed BF, but would like to pick up some fairly expensive items…

Conductor562Member since Nov 2011Dec 24, 2014 11:40 PM CT

BK13 wrote:
Do they ever run any other screaming deals the rest of the year? I missed BF, but would like to pick up some fairly expensive items…

They do, but they are usually one day only sales they call “flash sales”. I’ll see what I can find out about their upcoming sales.