Tool brand of choice

[LousyResident]

that ryobi green is like a fly to fly zapper for me.

but i'm a new homeowner i have no brand loyalty yet. husky tends to be the right price.

And when home depot runs those Ryobi days . . .

 

[TheJason]

For cordless stuff, Dewalt. Sawzall is a Milwaukee corded model, I’ve had Porter Cable and Milwaukee skill saws.

 

[Southern Elk]

I’m a contractor. The only thing I plug in is a compressor for nail guns. Everything else I use is Dewalt cordless.

 

[4ohSick]

For in-home use, I'm a big fan of the Milwaukee 12V line. The impact driver and drill are both super compact to fit in tight spaces and lightweight. I have several other tools in the line including the caulk gun (which I initially thought was the dumbest idea) and I love them all.

 

[Nick87]

I feel like it’s a regional thing! I grew up with Milwaukee being the best.

Same

 

[gwhunter]

Ryobi, only because I already have the batteries LOL

This! Also, because I don't use them to make a living. I use my drill most, but I got the "combo" pack of circular saw, reciprocating saw, drill, flashlight, etc. in Ryobi and there I've stayed. Everytime I need a new cordless tool I end up getting a Ryobi only because I already have the batteries and charger. If I would have bought the Milwaukee or Dewalt to start, I would likely just buy more of the same. All things considered, it was the price for me because I don't end up using them everyday.

 

[Deleted member 28227]

that ryobi green is like a fly to fly zapper for me.

but i'm a new homeowner i have no brand loyalty yet. husky tends to be the right price.

Being able to mow the lawn and not have your music on max volume is a wild experience

 

[TheJason]

Being able to mow the lawn and not have your music on max volume is a wild experience

What?

 

[Deleted member 28227]

What?

"I'm selling all your guns"

 

[JMG]

I switched from Dewalt to Milwaukee, only because I was tired of the Dewalt batteries dying out so quickly and then having to replace them regularly. I don't have any loyalty to any of the brands, but heard a lot of contractors in my area purchase Milwaukee so I went with Milwaukee.

 

[WNC2500]

I started out with Craftsman, and ended up using peoples Dewalt over the years and had much better success. When me and the FIL built a building in the backyard, bought he and I both a new set of Dewalt. It ended up coming with an impact wrench, battery operated screwdriver/drill, and sawsall. I have been pleased with the Dewalt since then.

 

[Rzrbck918]

I use Ridgid because of the lifetime service agreement. And because I already own a bunch of them.

 

[TOGIE]

Being able to mow the lawn and not have your music on max volume is a wild experience

i'm genuinely excited to go buy an electric lawnmower soon.

luckily thanks to my dad i was always an avid ear plugger with mowers, that's what will be wild.

though, the probably 15-20 metal shows i went to at the marquis theater in denver through high school and college destroyed whatever those ear plugs were working to preserve. not probably. they did.

 

[mtnkid85]

Makita for cordless, Dewalt corded table and miter saws. I got bit by the Festool bug for sanding and dust extraction though, that one hurt.

 

[TwistedSage]

Dewalt, most because that's what my dad used. I still use some of his corded drills that gotta be over 20 years old.

One of the first power tools I bought myself was a chorded rigid Sawzall I needed for hvac install work. Trigger burnt out on the first job. Exchanged for a Dewalt and never looked back. I'm sure there all good these days.

 

[elkantlers]

I've got a bunch of cordless Milwaukee tools. They are all great. Especially the 18v 3/8" impact for lug nuts and tight bolts. I also really like the Milwaukee air compressor. It inflates a tire crazy fast.

 

[pabearhunter]

50/50 Dewalt and Ryobi ...

 

[TheJason]

"I'm selling all your guns"

You said you’re burning the buns?

 

[Deleted member 28227]

You said you’re burning the buns?

"For what you said they cost"

 

[Ben Lamb]

You said you’re burning the buns?

We can't call them huns anymore. We have to call them Germans.