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Alright guys, everyone has a few tools they’ve been meaning to get. What’s on yours? I’m not talking about those “if I had a million dollars” type lists, I’m talking about those “I may order that when I get paid” lists.
I’ve been on a hand tool kick here lately. I’m currently eyeing the following:
1. Proto 3 pc. locking plier set. This would be a replacement for the Chinese Kobalt set I have currently.
http://www.toolsource.com/3piece-locking-pliers-p-108327.html
2. Proto 19 pc. Super screwdriver set. I absolutely love these screwdrivers! I have 2 of them and I can’t wait to have the full set. I have a ton of Klein screwdrivers, but can you ever really have to many screwdrivers?
http://www.toolup.com/proto_j88819_19-pc-combination-super-proto-screwdriver-set.aspx
3. Proto 15 pc. Anti-slip metric combo wrench set. I have 3 complete SAE sets I’ve acquired over the years, but I have only I metric set. I like having 2 wrenches of each size. 7mm – 21mm is all I’ll ever need.
http://www.toolup.com/proto_j1200f-masd_15-pc-metric-combination-asd-wrench-set-12-point.aspx
4. Milwaukee Fastback II. The first time I run across one of these it will be mine!
I have to see what all fuss is about the Milwaukee M12 jigsaw is about so that’s on my list.
I need a new roofing nailer probably go with another Hitachi NV45AB2 although I have been contemplating their newer NV45AES. I might also pick up one of the Duo-Fast DF175-CN cap nailers as I really like the fact that it uses regular roofing nails.
I really want to try a Sawhelper miter saw stand.
1. Proto 3 pc. locking plier set. This would be a replacement for the Chinese Kobalt set I have currently.http://www.toolsource.com/3piece-locking-pliers-p-108327.html
Looks like a Vice Grip, sure it is worth the extra $$$? Check out http://www.toolup.com/vise-grip_73_3pc-tool-set-in-kit-bag.aspx
Speaking of locking pliers, since they all seem to be made in China now, CH Hansons version are starting to look more interesting, I like the way they unlock.
Dewalt tough stacking toolbox system with cart.
A couple of laser levels that I like the look of O.K I love them all LOL
Lets be honest I would just buy too many of everything just because I could hahahahahahaha 😀
There’s nothing mechanically wrong with the Kobalt set I have, I’m just set on eliminating as many Chinese tools as possible. This was the first Kobalt product I bought that said CHINA on it. Irwin makes the majority of their stuff over seas anymore as well. It’s worth the extra $20 to me to have an industrial grade product that I know was made in the United States. I can’t say that the quality is twice as good, but I’ll feel twice as good using the tool.
I’ve also been planning on a new 1/4 sheet palm sander. As previously mentioned, my Milwaukee 6020 is practically useless so I’ve been eyeing the Makita and Bosch.
Conductor562 wrote:
It’s worth the extra $20 to me to have an industrial grade product that I know was made in the United States. I can’t say that the quality is twice as good, but I’ll feel twice as good using the tool.
I’ll believe it when I see a made in USA stamp on those locking pliers….
look under country of manufacture…
With Grainger origin code ES stands for Spain. I could believe Proto has some stuff made in Spain. Their insulated tools are made in Germany. I would of course prefer the United States, but it doesn’t bother me to buy something made in a European country from a company who makes 90% of their stuff in the States. As long as it isn’t China, Taiwan, or some Arab country I can live with it.
Am looking at buying a rotary hammer site drill at the moment the competitors for my hard earned up to
now are Bosch GBH-24D, Milwaukee PH26X, and the Metabo KHE 2850.
I thought folks might like to go through the process with me, and see how I narrow it down to the one I will eventually buy.
I have already discounted the Dewalt D250 13N-LX which was considerably cheaper, but a friend and co-worker bought one and it was getting too hot for my liking doing the kind of work we do, and he has only had it 3 days.
Let me know what you think.
Wayne Burgess wrote:
I thought folks might like to go through the process with me, and see how I narrow it down to the one I will eventually buy.
I have already discounted the Dewalt D250 13N-LX which was considerably cheaper, but a friend and co-worker bought one and it was getting too hot for my liking doing the kind of work we do, and he has only had it 3 days.
Let me know what you think.
I don’t think any of the tools you mentioned are available here in the U.S., so I really can’t comment. I use a larger size Bosch 11255VSR which is more suited to my needs. I also prefer a D handle.
I’m wondering why you have not included Makita in your quest. I’m assuming the Hilti priced out of your range.
I’ve certainly never run across the Milwaukee PH26X before. Looks like a 5378 outfitted with an SDS chuck instead of a standard keyed chuck.
You know what a Milwaukee fan I am, but the Metabo looks awesome. The fact that it comes with both SDS and standard 3 jaw chucks is a deal maker in my book. I’d order the Metabo and never look back.
The Milwaukee also comes with an interchangeable 3 jaw chuck as well.
And Hilti are almost impossible to buy they want you to have them on fleet and I won’t do that.
That particular Bosch is not available over here.
Wayne Burgess wrote:
The Milwaukee also comes with an interchangeable 3 jaw chuck as well.
And Hilti are almost impossible to buy they want you to have them on fleet and I won’t do that.
That particular Bosch is not available over here.
What about Makita? Hitachi probably is an option as well.
After that Makita Eric set fire to I’d be just a tad hesitant. I like Makita stuff, but that thing was smoking something awful.
Conductor562 wrote:
After that Makita Eric set fire to I’d be just a tad hesitant. I like Makita stuff, but that thing was smoking something awful.
Corded tools are different, you usually trip a breaker before you get to the smoke stage.
I didn’t catch that he had settled on a corded drill. In any event, I like the Metabo.
I am taking my time a bit in choosing partly because it would be so easy to dive in and buy the Metabo based on how good my cordless tools have been.
But over the years i have learned that one tool maker does not always make the best everything.
My Metabo 24v drill out drills the Dewalt corded hands down as well as the Bosch and makita, so am looking for a drill that can do a bit more without being as heavy as a sack of spuds or as big as a donkeys rear end. 🙂
I’ve got the Milwaukee 5262 D-Handle and I’m very happy with it. It doesn’t have an Active Vibration Control system, but it’s very lightweight design compensates very nicely. The Bosch Bulldog is probably a better bet for all day, everyday use, but the 5262 is awesome for intermittent or overhead use.
D handle drills are as rare as honest bankers over here LOL 😀
Wayne Burgess wrote:
D handle drills are as rare as honest bankers over here LOL 😀
That is really odd to me, what with how popular they are for roto hammers over here. Just about everyone I work with has one. Took a look around Toolstops website and noticed you guys are paying some serious money for roto hammers as well, looks like about twice what we pay here.