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Posted by Ty (Member # 4920) on :
 
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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Posted by dubfive-0 (Member # 8965) on :
 
safe yourself a headache, buy dewalt or anyother brand besides craftman they last longer over the long run
 

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Posted by Blind (Member # 3052) on :
 
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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Posted by Ty (Member # 4920) on :
 
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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Posted by 70mach351 (Member # 7528) on :
 
makita is where its at
 

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Posted by Ty (Member # 4920) on :
 

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Originally posted by 70mach351:
makita is where its at

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makita is crazy ass expensive and out of my budget right now
 

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Posted by NiftyWhiteFifty (Member # 4320) on :
 
My dad is a general contractor and swears by his dewalt tools.
 

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Posted by slowback67 (Member # 6348) on :
 
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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Posted by Ty (Member # 4920) on :
 
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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Posted by 68stanger (Member # 7842) on :
 
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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Posted by Chris83179 (Member # 6017) on :
 
Cmon now, it's all about Ryobi!

But really, I'd say Dewalt or Makita for the work week. Craftsman for the weekend handyman...
 

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Posted by 707vibrantcobra93 (Member # 4702) on :
 
DeWalt is the shit!!!!
 

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Posted by Adam5.0 (Member # 6995) on :
 
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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Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on :
 
Craftsman is all i use. Never had any problems
 

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Posted by Ty (Member # 4920) on :
 

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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...

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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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Posted by Notch_notch (Member # 8902) on :
 
i use Craftsman all the time...
 

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Posted by 90FoX (Member # 1974) on :
 

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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

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Originally posted by 70mach351:
makita is where its at

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+1! have the makita 1/2 and 3/8 impact and the drill! awsome stuff! love it when i do side work at home!
 

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Posted by sinisterblk (Member # 8425) on :
 
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.
 

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Posted by t top freak (Member # 6269) on :
 
dewalt for power tools
craftsman for hand tools


 

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Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :
 

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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.

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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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Posted by MikeD. (Member # 8060) on :
 
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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Posted by Ty (Member # 4920) on :
 
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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Posted by 166 Merlot (Member # 1549) on :
 
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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Posted by blackfox (Member # 9306) on :
 
I use makita on a daily basis cant go wrong with them the craftsman work pretty good but there bigger and heavier.. Bosch is also a pretty decent power tool
 

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Posted by STREETFIGHTER50 (Member # 2973) on :
 
Millwaukee FTW!
 

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Posted by STREETFIGHTER50 (Member # 2973) on :
 
Millwaukee FTW!
 

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Posted by Ty (Member # 4920) on :
 
had my first full day with the dewalts and i couldnt be happier. the sawzall is awesome for a battery powered
 

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Posted by rollin5ive0 (Member # 8592) on :
 
its all about hitachi they sell em at lowes and they are cheaper than dewalts sorry burnouts great warrantys and even better they can take abuse batteries are dope also they just feel like they stay strong longer but thats just me
 

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Posted by 88DroptopGT (Member # 2535) on :
 
Dewalt for battery (14.4v is okay, 18v is best). I've burnt out a 14.4v motor though and they had a battery recall on the 14.4's overheating.

Milwaukee makes really good hammer drills.

Makita seems to be really good I've used them and they are powerful.

Definitely get the Li-Ion option if you got the dough..
 

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