Best prices, cordless tools?
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My son is in construction building new homes and uses Makita and to a lesser extent Dewalt. Ryobi seems to be more for the homeowner and not a commercial type used 8 hours a day type work. Don't hear much about Milwaukee anymore
Hmmm...what sort of price and quality are you looking for, and what tools. A cordless drill is the most popular.
Ridgid form home Depot now offers a lifetime warrant (including Batteries) but they tend to be more expensive than say Ryobi.
Ridgid form home Depot now offers a lifetime warrant (including Batteries) but they tend to be more expensive than say Ryobi.
I would say Rigid is the way to go. Great warranty!!
I prefer Milwaukee, Makita, and Bosch. Milwaukee is currently listed at the top by Fine Homebuilding.
No Festool in Sweden?
No Festool in Sweden?
festool is popular but the most expensive. If they are priced like the rest, I would choose them. I don't use them all the time, but I like quality though. That's why I can go for Ryobi and maybe Skil if the spec is right.
I would feel better with Makita or dewalt...
I would feel better with Makita or dewalt...
I would be more concerned about the cost & availability of the battery. Having a 2nd battery is an important detail with heavy use. Battery intercageability with other batt. op tools makes for a better world. A regulated battery charger that won't fry the batt. is a must. These things should all be considered. Many of these tools are multi branded single manufacturer pieces. To find out a battery replacement is $140 is a bad day.
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Ryobi, Black and Decker, and Skil are not the same "spec" as Makita, Dewalt, Milwaukee, Bosch, etc. They are homeowner grade for occasional use. If that is what you are looking for that's great but if you are looking for something more along the lines of heavier duty construction "spec" then you'll need to pay more.
Hitachi and Panasonic are also highly ranked cordless tools in the construction trades.
What about Fein? Are they Festool price range over there?
What exactly are you looking for? a full cordless set? Just a drill and batteries?
Does Amazon.com ship international? They usually have the best prices I've seen.
Hitachi and Panasonic are also highly ranked cordless tools in the construction trades.
What about Fein? Are they Festool price range over there?
What exactly are you looking for? a full cordless set? Just a drill and batteries?
Does Amazon.com ship international? They usually have the best prices I've seen.
Popular Mechanics did not like the Milwaukee 18v Drill
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The first battery died on the fifth 1-in. hole in a 4x4, then another battery died on the second hole it tried to drill.
What we liked This drill is incredibly lightweight, easy to use and it drives fasteners with no problem. The battery charges almost suspiciously fast, and you can watch how quickly it dies on a digital push-button gas tank.
What we didn't It heats up to scorching temps on the top barrel, making it difficult to steady with a second hand when dropping screws.It's not meant to hog out big holes. The battery dies shockingly soon when drilling, but the backup battery inevitably reads fully fueled after just a quick zap on the charger. It's easy to heft but generally irritating, unless you want a big cordless screwdriver.
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The first battery died on the fifth 1-in. hole in a 4x4, then another battery died on the second hole it tried to drill.
What we liked This drill is incredibly lightweight, easy to use and it drives fasteners with no problem. The battery charges almost suspiciously fast, and you can watch how quickly it dies on a digital push-button gas tank.
What we didn't It heats up to scorching temps on the top barrel, making it difficult to steady with a second hand when dropping screws.It's not meant to hog out big holes. The battery dies shockingly soon when drilling, but the backup battery inevitably reads fully fueled after just a quick zap on the charger. It's easy to heft but generally irritating, unless you want a big cordless screwdriver.
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I have been following this as I am currently in the market for a new cordless drill, I'm just waiting for the right sale 
I have used the "tool' combinations before and found them to have limited use, the most useful was a Flashlight, second the reciprocating saw. High draw tools that are used for extended periods (circular saw) just drain the batteries.
How often will you use this tool (Daily or Weekends)?
How long do you expect it to last?
For weekend use some of the cheapies are pretty darn good, I have a 18v Jobmate ($29 with two batteries) as a Back-up, extra drill, It really IS quite good, and has lasted 2 years of above average use. Plus, I can leave it in the back of my pickup and no-one will steal it!
I have used the "tool' combinations before and found them to have limited use, the most useful was a Flashlight, second the reciprocating saw. High draw tools that are used for extended periods (circular saw) just drain the batteries.
How often will you use this tool (Daily or Weekends)?
How long do you expect it to last?
For weekend use some of the cheapies are pretty darn good, I have a 18v Jobmate ($29 with two batteries) as a Back-up, extra drill, It really IS quite good, and has lasted 2 years of above average use. Plus, I can leave it in the back of my pickup and no-one will steal it!
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I have found that the drills last as long as the batteries, the cost of replacement batteries is often higher than a new drill + Battery.
For me having two batteries is a MUST!
+1 I'd still be using my milwaukie lok-tor drill but I refuse to be gouged on replacement batteries. The drill is a beast, and probably would've lasted for another set of batteries but I don't need to spend that money on batteries every few years.
So for the cost of 2 milwaukie batteries I got a Rigid 18v lithium hammer drill with a lifetime warranty on the batteries. Some(most?) of the cheap drills have terrible speed control so you can't do drywall screws well or small wood screws. Plus a good drill has alot of torque when you need it, 40 ft.lbs+
I have an impact attachement as well which makes lugnuts a breeze. Or lag bolts, you just have to watch you don't snap them off.
I have found that the drills last as long as the batteries, the cost of replacement batteries is often higher than a new drill + Battery.
For me having two batteries is a MUST!
+1 I'd still be using my milwaukie lok-tor drill but I refuse to be gouged on replacement batteries. The drill is a beast, and probably would've lasted for another set of batteries but I don't need to spend that money on batteries every few years.
So for the cost of 2 milwaukie batteries I got a Rigid 18v lithium hammer drill with a lifetime warranty on the batteries. Some(most?) of the cheap drills have terrible speed control so you can't do drywall screws well or small wood screws. Plus a good drill has alot of torque when you need it, 40 ft.lbs+
I have an impact attachement as well which makes lugnuts a breeze. Or lag bolts, you just have to watch you don't snap them off.
They are not the absolute best ,but Ryobi or Craftsman c3 are good choices. Check "Reconditioned sales" if you like Hitachi.
Hilti stuff is great im sure you wont have a problem finding a retail outlet IN europe no shpipping needed.
What was the model number of the kit you bought? LXT5xx or LXT6xx? Also , where did you buy it from?
I am considering buying a Makita LXT set.
I am considering buying a Makita LXT set.
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