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What brand power tools does the OB buy?

Posted on 1/5/17 at 4:50 pm
Posted by Pectus
Internet
Member since Apr 2010
67302 posts
Posted on 1/5/17 at 4:50 pm
I am in the market...and I want them to last a lifetime.

TIA
Posted by lsugrad35
Jambalaya capital of the world
Member since Feb 2007
3181 posts
Posted on 1/5/17 at 4:50 pm to
Dewalt
Posted by Chad504boy
4 posts
Member since Feb 2005
166246 posts
Posted on 1/5/17 at 4:53 pm to
Rigid
Posted by Ice Cream Sammich
Baton Rouge
Member since Apr 2010
10111 posts
Posted on 1/5/17 at 4:55 pm to
I bought Dewalt because that's what my dad uses. It's never let me down and I will continue buying yellow.

The next poster will say Dewalt is shite and buy thus brand instead.

The 6th poster will say hand tools are best.

The 9th poster will say Harbor Freight and everyone will laugh.

In all reality, but whatever color you like best and you'll be happy.
Posted by bapple
Capital City
Member since Oct 2010
11889 posts
Posted on 1/5/17 at 4:58 pm to
I have Porter Cable 20V tools but I imagine they are comparable to the Dewault power tools since the battery is almost exactly the same and the tools are a similar shape.

https://www.amazon.com/PORTER-CABLE-PCCK604L2-Lithium-2-Tool-Combo/dp/B00INRZ5VG/ref=sr_1_6?s=power-hand-tools&ie=UTF8&qid=1483657036&sr=1-6&keywords=porter+cable+20v

Posted by wickowick
Head of Island
Member since Dec 2006
45804 posts
Posted on 1/5/17 at 4:59 pm to
Items that you use a lot, buy for quality, items that you use rarely, buy on price
Posted by DownSouthDave
Beau, Bro, Baw
Member since Jan 2013
7369 posts
Posted on 1/5/17 at 5:00 pm to
Yellow
Posted by Ice Cream Sammich
Baton Rouge
Member since Apr 2010
10111 posts
Posted on 1/5/17 at 5:00 pm to
Nonvariable impact? Meh
Posted by WPsportsman
In a van down by the river
Member since Jun 2015
2408 posts
Posted on 1/5/17 at 5:04 pm to
I second rigid..best tools I've ever used and lifetime warranty on batteries
Posted by jkcooper92
Louisiana
Member since Jun 2014
182 posts
Posted on 1/5/17 at 5:04 pm to
Power tools: Dewalt
Hand tools: Craftsman
Posted by TexasTiger
Katy TX
Member since Sep 2003
5324 posts
Posted on 1/5/17 at 5:09 pm to
Rigid - made in America lifetime warranties including their batteries
Posted by rgsa
La.
Member since May 2015
2361 posts
Posted on 1/5/17 at 5:10 pm to
power-Dewalt handtools- Craftsman or Kobalt
Posted by Carson123987
Middle Court at the Rec
Member since Jul 2011
66414 posts
Posted on 1/5/17 at 5:18 pm to
:clames:
Posted by SportTiger1
Stonewall, LA
Member since Feb 2007
28504 posts
Posted on 1/5/17 at 5:30 pm to
Whichever of these brands i can find the best deal on at the time. I've got dewalt at the moment.

But wouldnt hesitate to go...

Dewalt
Ridgid (helluva warranty on batteries)
Makita
Bosch
Milwakee
Posted by ForeverLSU02
Albany
Member since Jun 2007
52147 posts
Posted on 1/5/17 at 5:31 pm to
I bought cordless 20V impact and drill last year and they've been awesome. Bout 20V cordless circular saw a few weeks ago but I haven't used it yet

ETA: Dewalt FWIW
This post was edited on 1/6/17 at 8:33 am
Posted by QuietTiger
New Orleans
Member since Dec 2003
26256 posts
Posted on 1/5/17 at 5:36 pm to
Dewalt cordless, old Milwaukee corded.
Posted by Cajunate
Louisiana
Member since Aug 2012
3333 posts
Posted on 1/5/17 at 5:37 pm to
Just an FYI, Sears has sold Craftsman to Black & Decker.
Posted by Easternrio
Member since May 2014
3755 posts
Posted on 1/5/17 at 5:46 pm to
I have Porter Cable stuff and it's good
Posted by Barneyrb
NELA
Member since May 2016
5099 posts
Posted on 1/5/17 at 5:47 pm to
quote:

But wouldnt hesitate to go...

Dewalt
Ridgid (helluva warranty on batteries)
Makita
Bosch
Milwaukee


This, most any REPUTABLE brand you buy now will give you great service. Spend a little extra and buy the brushless and LION tools, batteries last longer and are a stronger tool.
This post was edited on 1/5/17 at 5:48 pm
Posted by Capital Cajun
Over Yonder
Member since Aug 2007
5525 posts
Posted on 1/5/17 at 5:49 pm to
Rigid, they warrant the batteries on their cordless tools.
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