Tool brand of choice

[Deleted member 38069]

Which power tool brand do you stand by? I’m filling up my man lodge and I’m tool shopping. It got me thinking, how strongly do you stand by a brand?

*Disclaimer* I know my brand and I’m not asking what to buy. I’m wondering if there are any others out there who stick to their brand >90% of the time.

 

[ignorethefringes]

Ryobi, only because I already have the batteries LOL

 

[Deleted member 38069]

Ryobi, only because I already have the batteries LOL

That’s how they get ya!!

 

[Ben Lamb]

It depends. Cordless and corded hand tools - Makita. I've had great luck with them and battery life is going strong after 6 years for the original 3 AH batteries I have. Tons of accessories and tools. Batteries are more expensive but they tend to have a longer service life than Dewalt or others. Once you get locked into a battery system it has a tendency to keep you brand loyal. If I were starting over, I'd probably go with DeWalt. Good quality tools and cheaper batteries, with a wider spread in availability than Makita.

Stationary - Jet or Grizzly.

Hand tools: Craftsman does just fine, Husky brand (Home depot line) tools & impacts drivers have worked well for DIY/Home use. Makita bits tend to last longer than Husky, though.

Husky air tools are good enough for homeowner usage (HVLP & regular sprayer & 5 gallon air compressor).

I've got stuff from Kobalt like pliers, etc that work just fine as well.

 

[ThunderNocked]

My wife bought me a Ryobi set so thats what I'm running with!

 

[WestKyHunt]

Most of my power tools have be gifted to me by my dad as he likes to buy new ones every few years.
All my hand tools are either gifted as well or harbor freight/craftsman. I don't use them hard enough to justify spending more

 

[SD_Prairie_Goat]

I use Ryobi as well. Not as high of performance as other brands, but high value for the occasional use they see.

If I was going to be using them all the time, needing much more performance I'd go Dewalt. I know with that new 60V flex battery they use it opens up a whole world of options. Being able to mix 20V and 60V tools with a common battery has big advantages IMO. But I don't need that extra performance when I use a sawza like three times a year...

 

[TimeOnTarget]

Mine all say dewalt on them. Mostly cause that was the only brand available in my small town a few years back when I bought a bunch. I have Milwaukee locally now and would not be afraid of them either.

Place of work has an old bosch that has been there longer than I. I've been around 13 years.

I dont think you'll go wrong with any on that list with the exception of craftsman when it come to power tools.

 

[Werty]

Milwaukee cordless
Dewalt cord saws

 

[Jwill]

Pretty much no preference here. Had a Hitachi set I picked up from a pawn shop, battery was life was not good, but it did the job. Recently replaced those with a Dewalt set I picked up at a Pheasants Forever banquet auction, I'll run those until they die then reevaluate.

 

[2rocky]

Whichever one I have the batteries for. At this point that is Dewalt. I have 3 places Ican get replacement batteries close by, and now I see they have an 18-20V conversion adapter so it has extended my shelf life on those tools...

 

[Ben Lamb]

I use Ryobi as well. Not as high of performance as other brands, but high value for the occasional use they see.

If I was going to be using them all the time, needing much more performance I'd go Dewalt. I know with that new 60V flex battery they use it opens up a whole world of options. Being able to mix 20V and 60V tools with a common battery has big advantages IMO. But I don't need that extra performance when I use a sawza like three times a year...

I think the home performance tools at 18-20 volts are perfect for 99% of the applications that a homeowner will use. For the very limited times I'd need 80 volts to power a concrete hammer, I'd rather go rent one instead of buy one.

Also: Kubota

 

[Ben Lamb]

Whichever one I have the batteries for. At this point that is Dewalt. I have 3 places Ican get replacement batteries close by, and now I see they have an 18-20V conversion adapter so it has extended my shelf life on those tools...

We jus got my FIL the adapter & 2 5 Amp hour batteries to replace his 18 volt batteries that are dying. This was a fantastic idea from Dewalt.

 

[hank4elk]

I put Dewalt. Have a 50 year old radial arm, a 25 year old table saw and a few new transit & lazer levels.
Battery stuff is Makita,from Makita.
Jet bandsaw. Bosch wormdrive saw. Portercable routers and nailguns. Milwauki Sawsall. Corded. Drills .All from real tool dealers.
Never buy tools @ HD or such and a few things from Harbor Freight,tho when I was younger I would go to the LA Harbor Freight warehouse in the yards and bought a Rand miller and 10 horse planer. Real tools

 

[rwc101]

Have DeWalt and Porter Cable because my parents sold them in their store. The right answer is Festool if you have deep pockets.

 

[woods89]

I do remodeling for a living.

I currently use a mix of Dewalt 20v and 60v. The 60v tools are impressive. I feel I get good durability out of them.

I'd love to try Milwaukee but as has been mentioned, when you already have batteries......

 

[TOGIE]

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.

 

[FI460]

I was a broke college kid when I started buying ryobi. It has worked well for 7 years now. We have porter cable and dewalt and work, and they may be a little bit better, but I could afford twice as much ryobi and other than the circ saw they've been more than sufficient for casual home owner needs.

 

[Deleted member 38069]

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

Exact analogy I use!

 

[Deleted member 38069]

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