Why do I have so much teal envy – Page 2

DarynH · 2015-10-09T00:21:15+00:00

I've been seriously debating on buying into makita, which doesn't seem like a huge deal. But for someone like me, I'm ocd and only want one battery to lug around from job to job. I have a lot invested in Milwaukee, 12 batteries, almost every tool I use is cordless. But I just can't stop admiring makita. I really want the td148 impact driver, circ Saw and jig saw. But is it worth the jump since eventually I would be replacing all my red??... Or am I just crazy

dwainMember since Aug 2013Oct 12, 2015 5:09 PM CT

torontotoolman wrote:
to be honest yes i was focusing on there strenghs but makitas only weak points (tools) i would say is there recip saw and maybe there cordless impact wrench i know milwaukee crushes them on those 2 tools but i cant really think about any other weak points oh.and maybe fuel gauges but they fixed that.now

The battery gauges sure help! And you’re right, with the BL grinder and circ saw Makita have brought their lineup right back to the top with Milwaukee. I would also add that they don’t match the compact drills of the other top brands, which is probably my most used tool.

I have Makita & Milwaukee pretty much tied at the moment (on my comparison spreadsheet).

torontotoolmanMember since May 2015Oct 12, 2015 7:51 PM CT

dwain wrote:
The battery gauges sure help! And you’re right, with the BL grinder and circ saw Makita have brought their lineup right back to the top with Milwaukee. I would also add that they don’t match the compact drills of the other top brands, which is probably my most used tool.
I have Makita & Milwaukee pretty much tied at the moment (on my comparison spreadsheet).

Your absolutely right on the compact point milwaukee has that aspect in the bag for me not a big deal i like big beefy tools but for someone who has there drill at there hip like electricians or hvac guys milwaukee is the way to go for now we will see what makita has in the future on that but as far as compact goes makita has there td148 impact witch is smaller then any impact and more powerful witch meany people forget or dont know about

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dwainMember since Aug 2013Oct 12, 2015 8:02 PM CT

nobody forgets about the dtd148 around here, its all anybody’s been talking about for the last couple of months, so many comparisons! It really is one of the best tools of the last year…

kornomaniacMember since Oct 2014Oct 13, 2015 6:33 AM CT

Wel now that the new 1050 newton impact wrench has Been sighted….

All we neef now is a decent brushless reciprocating saw and i declare Makita as best 18v lineup 😛 hahahahaha

Turner85Member since Jun 2015Oct 13, 2015 12:25 PM CT

DarynH wrote:
I guess we’ll agree to disagree, half of my tools are nearing their 5 year mark. That alone has shown me what they’re made of. They get used 7 days a week and used hard. They might not be a hilti or metabo but I would put their durability up against makita or dewalt all day.

You don’t give your tools a Sunday off?

DarynHMember since Feb 2015Oct 13, 2015 4:11 PM CT

Turner85 wrote:
You don’t give your tools a Sunday off?

Absolutely not, if I have to work they do right?