Cordless tool set upgrade time..

[BMCSean]

Amazon is a good place to start. They usually beat Home Depot or Lowes pricing.

For example, this Combo Kit on Amazon is $275.

The Same kit at Home Depot is $289.

Makita is taking another $25 off that price on both websites. That is an instant discount taken at checkout, not a rebate.

BTW, I also keep an eye on camelcamelcamel.com to track prices on Amazon. That Makita was actually as low as $265 back on Nov 22.

Lowes will price match, saves you the shipping.

[Country cracker]

I bought a rigid kit 18volt with the lithium ion batteries and it blew total ass. "They know all the made is a guaranteed piece of shit"

[lowthreeohz]

20v max dewalt here, absolutely love them

[ceyko]

I'm a Porter Cable fan at the moment, but there are probably 8 or more brands I'd buy into. Just when I bought into PC, it was by far the best bang for the buck at the time. Steel chucks...etc...etc...etc.

[Matt]

I like my Makita 18v. Got the drill/impact combo from home depot

[sdun]

I've been using the Hitachi for a couple of years now and love it. Drill and 1/4 impact. The impact is one of my favorite tools in the shop.

[talisman]

Anyone use the portable sawzaw, skillsaws, griner type tools?

I've got a Craftsman and a drill and they both work pretty good. Battery life isn't great for a lot of cutting, but they're a few years old and might need to be replaced.

[Blackpony]

On Black Friday I bought my 18v drill with impact driver and two of the large batteries for $299 then got a cordless saw for free. Pretty good deal IMO

[SOLOW55]

After switching to milwakee over dewalt ,I don't see myself going back .

[talisman]

Just went and dicked with my saw and I'm pretty sure just one of the batteries isn't recharging. Used the secondary and it worked great. Did some looking around, and they now offer lithium batteries for it. Might pick a couple of those up soon. Sucks they use a different recharging station.

[Lason]

Went to Milwaukee M18 18 volt lithium ion this year and love them. I have two big batteries, drill and 1/2" impact so far. Plan to get a sawzall soon.

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['90Vert]

Ryobi is great for the pricepoint. Almost as good as dewalt or etc. - half the price.

It isn't nearly as painful when lost, stolen, or lent.

[Sgt Beavis]

Ryobi is great for the pricepoint. Almost as good as dewalt or etc. - half the price.

It isn't nearly as painful when lost, stolen, or lent.

I agree if you are a hobbiest, low to moderate use DIY'er (but mostly low use). But I wouldn't waste my money on that tool if I did any professional work. Ryobi batteries should be nearly as good as just about anyone, but I wouldn't put any long term durability on their tools.

[zachary]

I am a weekender around the house, so i would say a hobbiest type would be good. We are doing a full remodel also though. I have looked 4 times now...no idea what to get!

[ceyko]

I am a weekender around the house, so i would say a hobbiest type would be good. We are doing a full remodel also though. I have looked 4 times now...no idea what to get!

I used to think that as well. Bought Ryobi (I know, I know - some love it. I had nothing but failures), B&D...etc.

It's not for the less times you'll use a tool. When you use a tool, you'll make it do the same thing as a professional - so you need the durability and power