Ok I am thinking mainly Milwaukee, I may very well pick up this deal, I will get the circular saw when I sell some of the craftsman tools, although they may not be bad to keep for future eagle projects, you always need drills.
thebookkid wrote:
Ok I am thinking mainly Milwaukee, I may very well pick up this deal, I will get the circular saw when I sell some of the craftsman tools, although they may not be bad to keep for future eagle projects, you always need drills.
they are a fantastic compact kit, such good value.
That’s definitely a nice set, cant go wrong there, but when/if you get it and like it, the fuel version is that much more amazing.
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That’s definitely a nice set, cant go wrong there, but when/if you get it and like it, the fuel version is that much more amazing.
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I think if the OP wants hammer function (which he indicated), then the full size FUEL drill is a better choice for sure. The basic impact driver on the other hand is not that far behind the FUEL. Also, if the OP wants a circ saw, he’ll want larger batteries too.
So for around the house use, the linked kit is amazing value. For the tougher applications (hammer drilling, circ saw, grinder etc), FUEL with bigger batteries make more sense.
I agree with a few that mentioned Milwaukee due to the circular saw. For the drill and driver, I have used most of the main brands(Milwaukee, Dewalt, Bosch, Makita, ridgid, porter cable) and can honestly say the differences aren’t great. So go with what you can get for cheaper. However, if you are going to use the circular the most and the saw is the deal maker. Then you have to go with the Milwaukee Fuel, I don’t think it’s close when it comes to the saw.
HD still has a deal going on for a $150 off promo for certain combo kits with the purchase of another power/bare tool. Online price was different from in store price. Online the makita kit is $399, it was marked down to $279. I purchased a $30 ryobi screwdriver (cheapest power tool i could find but will most likely take it back or exchange it) for $179 out the door. It is their top of the line hammer kit with 5amp our batteries. A quote from another post of mine.
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I picked this makita kit up today along with a ryobi $20 power screwdriver for $170 out the door! The kit was clearance to $279 and the ryobi triggered the $150 promo. The kit is normally $399.
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Damn tools are so freaking cheap in USA !
Makita has the largest 18v line but Millwaukee has the best performance and DeWalt is just a good mix in between the 2 brands
Welcome to the forum Tj
I just replaced some of my older makita tools I went brushless. Makita a new 5.0ah impact gun and hammer drill. And they have been amazing so far I can’t say much since I’m in the process of trying to buy a boat load of tools for my new job but I had a makita impact gun a drill that each lasted me about 6 years of almost daily (work week) use
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This is exactly what I got. Although not as good of a deal. But I love it so farrrich1 wrote:
HD still has a deal going on for a $150 off promo for certain combo kits with the purchase of another power/bare tool. Online price was different from in store price. Online the makita kit is $399, it was marked down to $279. I purchased a $30 ryobi screwdriver (cheapest power tool i could find but will most likely take it back or exchange it) for $179 out the door. It is their top of the line hammer kit with 5amp our batteries. A quote from another post of mine.
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Is our dollar worth more right now?kornomaniac wrote:
Damn tools are so freaking cheap in USA !
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Maybe 2 years ago but the only tools that Milwaukee has in the 18v category that have beter performance then Makita is the recipro saw and high torque impact wrench.TriTownLawns28 wrote:
Makita has the largest 18v line but Millwaukee has the best performance and DeWalt is just a good mix in between the 2 brands
And in a month of 3/4 Makita will have a new 18v recipro and high torque wrench that will out perform milwaukee’s offerings 🙂
Yeah this is going to be pretty cool when those new Makitas pop up. Hopefully they come to the US sooner than later!
What’s the best way to find out what new makita tools are coming out
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What’s the best way to find out what new makita tools are coming out
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What tools: http://www.makita.biz/product/category/date.html
When they’re released and where: nobody really knows
Some like the recip saw have only been announced at shows like stafda and not on any makita websites though
Awesome thanks for the like I’ll certainly be bookmarking this
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Hello!
I have quite a few tools in the Dewalt 20v lineup and have yet to be dissapointed. I am an electrician and use my impact on a daily basis and the circular saw has worked out well for me. Milwaukee is another brand I see used a lot on job sites and would also recommend them to you. I think what is most important is to go out and put some of the tools in your hand and see what is comfortable to you.
Its been said before. All of the top Brands have great tools. The difference are not that big.
Got the Milwaukee set yesterday, have a project this weekend so that will be fun, if anyone knows anyone who wants to buy craftsman 19.2V tools let me know. Ive got mine on ebay.
thebookkid wrote:
Got the Milwaukee set yesterday, have a project this weekend so that will be fun, if anyone knows anyone who wants to buy craftsman 19.2V tools let me know. Ive got mine on ebay.
congrats on the new tools, keep em clean keep em charged (75%) and keep em workin…..
Congratz !
Congrats dude, is that the non fuel brushless kit?
Jimbo
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Looks like the compact kit. They had a promo for a free radio and battery for $180 I believe.
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Its the lowest end Milwaukee, non brushless/non fuel, yeah its the HD deal, its $200 with tax.
Congrats on the new toys man!
thebookkid wrote:
Its the lowest end Milwaukee, non brushless/non fuel, yeah its the HD deal, its $200 with tax.
it’s a fine drill and impact. I had my brother buy that set last year from Ace. You will like it. A compact drill i believe is a must. It is MUCH easier to use/haul around to use than a hammer drill. Add a hammer drill later when it is needed.
Just to clarify, when you say hammer drill do you mean rotary hammer drill or regular? If you are referring to the former, then you can rule out Ridgid as they do not make a rotary hammer drill.
Cliu wrote:
Just to clarify, when you say hammer drill do you mean rotary hammer drill or regular? If you are referring to the former, then you can rule out Ridgid as they do not make a rotary hammer drill.
non rotary. A larger regular hammer drill has much more power for bigger tasks like concrete or larger diameter holes. they are heavier and to me unnecessary for everyday tasks. Even building things like my outdoor furniture i used a non hammer drill. The compacts pack a good punch without the added weight and size to get into smaller areas.
I just purchased a makita brushless hammer drill to use for bigger situations where the torque is needed.
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I just picked this up a few weeks ago makita brushless impact gun and hammer drill ( which is actually only a little bigger and only about 2lbs bigger than my regular drill the white makita drill). 6 1/2″ circular saw and the flashlight were free. It came with two 5.0ah batteries
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