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Topic: anyone ever used craftsmen power tools
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Ty
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so i need to buy some new tools for my job this weekend, basically need an impact driver drill and sawzall. saw in the sears ad they have the 19.2 volt cordless stuff on sale. have any of you guys used these, if so how do you like em and how did they hold up, its pretty much between these and dewalt, i know delwalt is the better of the 2 but i wont be beating the hell out of the tools everyday. any input would be great
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dubfive-0
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safe yourself a headache, buy dewalt or anyother brand besides craftman they last longer over the long run ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif)
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I picked up a craftsmen 19.2v drill kit, came with 2 batteries, case, charger, has an LED light on the handle and a level, the light shines where you're drilling. Works great but I've only had it a couple months.
It replaced my 12v dewalt which the battery took a shit and I didn't want to spend the $30 rebuilding it.
the craftsmen kit was $53 from twice is nice in half moon bay, store return or something.
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Posts: 8521 | From: Fairfield | Registered: Jul 2003
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Ty
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well i basically had it narrowed down to that or a 300 dollar dewalt combo kit at lowes which is about 100 dollars more.
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Posts: 1400 | From: vallejo | Registered: Oct 2004
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70mach351
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makita is where its at
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Posts: 1762 | From: EDH | Registered: Mar 2007
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Ty
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Originally posted by 70mach351:
makita is where its at
makita is crazy ass expensive and out of my budget right now
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Posts: 1400 | From: vallejo | Registered: Oct 2004
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NiftyWhiteFifty
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My dad is a general contractor and swears by his dewalt tools.
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I can say that I love my DA palmsander from sears..... Its hella quiet and compact in size
+1 on the makita I have a 12v drill and impact combo
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Posts: 8582 | From: Vallejo | Registered: Dec 2005
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Ty
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just looked em up online and the only thing i dont like about the dewalt sawzall is the way the blade is released but the sears one is the same way. so looks a lil bit like dewalt is pulling out front
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Posts: 1400 | From: vallejo | Registered: Oct 2004
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craftsman hand tools are good but their power tools are not the best.
go with either Dewalt or Makita for power tools.
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Chris83179
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Cmon now, it's all about Ryobi! ![[Razz]](tongue.gif)
But really, I'd say Dewalt or Makita for the work week. Craftsman for the weekend handyman...
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DeWalt is the shit!!!!
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Adam5.0
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if your going to be using this stuff everyday I would for sure and get Dewalt. If your just doing stuff around your house get the cheaper stuff
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Wildfire532FB
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Craftsman is all i use. Never had any problems
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Posts: 17580 | From: 530 | Registered: Jun 2002
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Ty
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Originally posted by Chris83179:
Cmon now, it's all about Ryobi!
But really, I'd say Dewalt or Makita for the work week. Craftsman for the weekend handyman...
lol my coworker actually has a bunch of ryobi stuff and for being cheap its actually a pretty good bang for the buck. i think he might be upset if i roll up with a bag full of dewalt stuff haha
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Posts: 1400 | From: vallejo | Registered: Oct 2004
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i use Craftsman all the time... ![[Wink]](wink.gif)
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Originally posted by dubfive-0:
safe yourself a headache, buy dewalt or anyother brand besides craftman they last longer over the long run
But in the long run craftsmen has lifetime warranty right? Or is that only on hand tools?
If it is life time warranty on the power tools then you will always be able to get a new one if the one you have takes a shit on ya... I think that warranty is worth strongly considering them... I have a air compressor from craftsmen and am very pleased with it, except for the very under powered impact gun
Posts: 5364 | From: Shooting Skeet | Registered: Oct 2002
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Craftsman hand tools are the only ones with a lifetime warranty...and it's only a warranty to replace with "like" items, they don't have to give you a "new" replacement, it can be a rebuilt item.
I'd go with Makita. Pay a lil more now, or buy stuff again later.
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quote:
Originally posted by 70mach351:
makita is where its at
+1! have the makita 1/2 and 3/8 impact and the drill! awsome stuff! love it when i do side work at home!
Posts: 1434 | From: roseville | Registered: Jan 2009
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For a good sawzall i would go with the milwaukee, its the OG and the best. Craftsman power tools suck!, yes they aren't as spendy, but if you are in the trades you will run them into the ground in a hurry. Dewalt, Makita, Bosch all quality tools. I feel that Makita makes the best drill/drivers.
Posts: 549 | From: angels camp | Registered: May 2008
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dewalt for power tools
craftsman for hand tools
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Posts: 1023 | From: sacramento | Registered: Dec 2005
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quote:
Originally posted by sinisterblk:
For a good sawzall i would go with the milwaukee, its the OG and the best. Craftsman power tools suck!, yes they aren't as spendy, but if you are in the trades you will run them into the ground in a hurry. Dewalt, Makita, Bosch all quality tools. I feel that Makita makes the best drill/drivers.
I agree the best sawzall is a Milwaukee and a dewalt for hand power tools heavy duty stuff use the Milwaukee brand holds up to what ever Job you throw at it for wrenches use the craftman tools for the liftime warranty they don't have lifetime warrantys for powertools just extended warrantys that you pay for
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Dewalt now it a POS. They are owned by Black and decker now. Older dewalt tools are a the shit they last forever. I just burnt up my 300 dollar Dewalt Hammer drill on friday, and now im SOL because my boss wont buy me a new one. Lucky my foreman had an extra one he gave me. Next weekend im buying a Makita Impact and drill set. My sawzall is good still thank god. A few of my coworkers buy Craftsman combo kits around this time for real cheap they last for the year then its time for a new one. IDK what your using it for but dewalt stuff is heavy too. Not fun when your on the last step of a 16ft ladder and trying to strap up 2in EMT to the ceiling.
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Posts: 2854 | From: Vacaville Ca, 707 | Registered: Nov 2007
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Ty
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im not doin anything that crazy its 90 percent all kitchen and bath remodeling so i think il be ok. gunna go pick up the dewalt set in about and hour actually
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makita bro, don't kid urself, I've had both (dewalt), and you can't fuck with the makita 18v Li-Ion. The only thing i like about the dewalt, is the sawzall because it's just so much more violent for demoing shit out.
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