Cordless Tools

[SILVERADOSC540]

Thank you gentlemen, I believe that I'll make the investment.

[tanked_darren]

We have the larger 1/2" "High Torque" and they come in the 20v too, and this thing has balls. For me, the smaller impact has taken off lug nuts, but the High Torque model will take them off 10/10.

Those things are awesome they hold power for a while as well.

 

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[brantjs]

I have an older makita 12v nicd that won't die, but the batteries of course don't hold the charge they used to. In 2011 I got the makita 18v lithium drill and impact set. It's the lighter duty white set, which I did partly just because I don't normally use them hard enough to need the larger batteries. Last spring I built a new deck (16 x 34) and went through the batteries almost as fast as I could charge them once I started putting down the decking using the impact driver. No complaints though and I would definitely buy the same set again. The only other cordless tool that I cold foresee getting much use would be a sawzall, and unfortunately the makita doesn't take the compact batteries so I wold need a full size battery too.

 

Corded tools are a whole different game. Most are actually pretty decent. I have makita, dewalt, and the majority is Milwaukee. In general, the Milwaukee stuff just seems more durable and in the case of my routers are much higher quality.

[KMGZ400]

i have never had good luck with the dewalt batteries, they never seem to last long at all. have 2 milwaukee drills (not sure which model) one was 130$ and was one about 300$, and they are great.

[tanked_darren]

i have never had good luck with the dewalt batteries, they never seem to last long at all. have 2 milwaukee drills (not sure which model) one was 130$ and was one about 300$, and they are great.

Milwaukee cordless are great its all we use, except the cordless impacts they are dewalt. It works great too.

 

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[Babyhauler]

For improved performance, have your old/dying batteries rebuilt with higher amp-hour cells. You will think you have new tools.

The volts give it strength, the amp hours is what keeps it running. I have used Dewalt, makita and Milwaukee cordless. Love the 18 volt Makita lith/ion. Light, strong and last a long time. I have a kit of the Ryobi black friday specials. 4 tools, very weak batteries. I had one battery rebuilt w/the 2.6 amp/hour cells and it made them last like my higher quality tools. I need to get the other one done now. I am think of changing my Makita 14.4 to the stronger cells.

The new Lthium ion is the way to go, but if you have a lot of good tools, get the batteries upgraded and get many more years from them. Think of it as a Tune with a bigger fuel tank for your truck. I had a local battery shop rebuild mine for about $45.00. Same as a new Ryobi, but waaaay better. So if someone is tossing old cordless tools, grab them and have the batteries rebuilt.

Goodluck.

[tanked_darren]

I didn't know that was possible thanks for the tip

 

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[kstruckcountry]

Very cool, I need to find someone to do that.

[Babyhauler]

Yep, it turned that junk Ryobi stuff into something I can use for a while. Some projects are faster with 2 or 3 tools doing different steps instead of changing bits or sizes. I'll use 1 drilling & 1 driving screws, as an example. I need to get my old 12 volt Makita batteries rebuilt for a light weight tool.

 

Look up how to rebuild your own batteries if you have the time or electronic knowledge.

 

Good luck

[RyanbabZ71]

My dad had a few dewalt batteries rebuilt and they work like new. He is very happy with them. Batteries plus I think did the work

 

 

Ryan

 

 

[JrocK817]

I have craftsman cordless drills. They get the job done for me.. BUT I borrowed a Makita from a buddy a few months ago. Night and day.. Makita quality and power blew mine out of the water! Could be because my craftsman is a good 8-9 yrs old, down to one battery. Still my next purchase will be Makita.

[wwallace75]

Cordless Dewalt 18volts all day for me. love the angle grinder and 1/4 inch impact.

[MB2008LTZ]

I bought my father a Rigid 18v lithium ion cordless drill/impact driver combo for Xmas. Came with 2 batteries, a "smart" charger, a nice carry bg, and....wait for it......

Lifetime warranty on everything (batteries included)....only catch was to make sure you registered it within 90 days of purchase.

[SarahsGMC]

not a fan of cordless even though they are more convinient, i have a kawasaki power drill dont remember the power right off but it has a ton of torque, a skil reciprocating saw. and my dad has some dewalt stuff

[Frogfish]

Since I live in an apartment I need to use cordless tools. However, if I had the choice, I'd use corded tools if I could. When I buy my first house and have a garage, i'll be buying all corded tools again

 

I do love my DeWalt stuff though. My cordless Dewalt impact is a lifesaver!