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Recommend me Some Tool Sets.
Posted on 3/22/21 at 1:02 pm
Posted on 3/22/21 at 1:02 pm
Recently purchased a new home.
Luckily the previous owner was downsizing and left his zero turn (a cub cadet... so not super fancy but also free so I'm not complaining.)
I inherited a ton of hand tools from my grandfather at his passing which includes several craftsman branded power drills and tools... Most of these tools were before the Sears sell off and they are still really good quality but times are changing. With times changing I plan to upgrade my power tool set and was curious what I should go with.
I also would like to slowly add a few pieces of the battery powered lawn and garden tools. I assume EGO is the brand that I should look at?
Any advice is welcome.
Luckily the previous owner was downsizing and left his zero turn (a cub cadet... so not super fancy but also free so I'm not complaining.)
I inherited a ton of hand tools from my grandfather at his passing which includes several craftsman branded power drills and tools... Most of these tools were before the Sears sell off and they are still really good quality but times are changing. With times changing I plan to upgrade my power tool set and was curious what I should go with.
I also would like to slowly add a few pieces of the battery powered lawn and garden tools. I assume EGO is the brand that I should look at?
Any advice is welcome.
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Posted on 3/22/21 at 1:12 pm to The Eric
Dewalt, made in the USA. 
They also have some battery powered lawn and garden tools depending on what you're looking for.
They also have some battery powered lawn and garden tools depending on what you're looking for. Posted on 3/22/21 at 1:16 pm to Rob Perillo
Are the power tools and the lawn tools all using the same battery technology?
Posted on 3/22/21 at 1:31 pm to The Eric
Power tools I prefer ridgid but I am more of a heavy DIY user vs a homeowner type use. If I were to recommended one to a typical home user I would say Ryobi. Lowes is coming out with a new line which should be interesting for the typical homeowner. Lifetime battery replacement.
For mechanic hand tools you can beat the $99 sets during black friday at home depot lowes. I have my fair share of snap on, mac, etc but for homeowner use the $99 sets are great.
For mechanic hand tools you can beat the $99 sets during black friday at home depot lowes. I have my fair share of snap on, mac, etc but for homeowner use the $99 sets are great.
Posted on 3/22/21 at 4:31 pm to The Eric
I bought into the ryobi line a few years ago. I do some wood working and general around the house stuff and they’ve been good to me
Posted on 3/22/21 at 4:40 pm to The Eric
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Are the power tools and the lawn tools all using the same battery technology?
For Dewalt, yes.
Posted on 3/22/21 at 11:20 pm to Rob Perillo
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Dewalt, made in the USA.
That possibly may be true for their corded tools, not so much for most of their cordless tools.
Posted on 3/23/21 at 1:42 am to mingoswamp
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That possibly may be true for their corded tools, not so much for most of their cordless tools.
No current Dewalt tools can legally carry "Made in America" there are some both corded and cordless than are made in America with global materials.
Posted on 3/23/21 at 6:16 am to Obtuse1
The parent company of Ego is launching a power tool line based on the lithium technology Ego uses, I'd wait to see that, Lowes has a press release somewhere.
For battery powered Lawn tools Ego wins hands down.
For battery powered Lawn tools Ego wins hands down.
Posted on 3/23/21 at 7:47 am to The Eric
I have several Makita 18v tools including the trim router and three or four saws. But the batteries also go in my lawn mower, trimmer, and blower. Happy with them.
Posted on 3/23/21 at 9:32 am to Obtuse1
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No current Dewalt tools can legally carry "Made in America"
That's not true at all and I have more such tools than probably anyone on this forum.
Posted on 3/23/21 at 10:02 am to Clames
There are different levels of Dewalt tools. the Residential grade tools you get at lowe's home depot etc. are made with plastic gears. I prefer to pay the extra money for the contractor-grade tools. They are about double the price but they hold up so much better. I use my cordless tools a bunch around the house and property so longevity is a key for me.
Posted on 3/23/21 at 11:40 am to LSU2001
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There are different levels of Dewalt tools. the Residential grade tools you get at lowe's home depot etc. are made with plastic gears.
Well, except Lowes and Home Depot carry various tools within the DeWalt lineup and while maybe some of the Atomic line tools might have plastic gears, none of the drills and impacts do.
Posted on 3/23/21 at 12:32 pm to The Eric
Any of the name brand battery tool sets will be good for you. Dewalt, Makita, Ryobi, Rigid, etc. Battery compatibility is a nice luxury to have and you can check with each brand to see if they have the lawn tools you want.
I personally have the dewalt 20/60V tool set and have several lawn tools I use on a regular basis and all the batteries are interchangeable with my tools.
I personally have the dewalt 20/60V tool set and have several lawn tools I use on a regular basis and all the batteries are interchangeable with my tools.
Posted on 3/23/21 at 10:33 pm to The Eric
Ryobi
Everything Ryobi.
Power tools, lawn equipment, all of it.
I’m very hard on tools and have had all mine for 4-5 years with no issues.
Everything Ryobi.
Power tools, lawn equipment, all of it.
I’m very hard on tools and have had all mine for 4-5 years with no issues.
Posted on 3/23/21 at 11:05 pm to Clames
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That's not true at all and I have more such tools than probably anyone on this forum.
Show me a single current catalog Dewalt tool that can legally have the simple "Made in America" logo legally on the package.
Posted on 3/24/21 at 5:27 am to Clames
... hint read the spec's carefully when buying big box tools by brand alone.
Often one letter tagged onto the end means it's a store specific model. And while that doesn't make the tool useless it might mean it's somewhat different than what you're hoping for. Check out what the difference is. Is it more/less RPM's, a different amperage, or perhaps like he said in the gears?
Often one letter tagged onto the end means it's a store specific model. And while that doesn't make the tool useless it might mean it's somewhat different than what you're hoping for. Check out what the difference is. Is it more/less RPM's, a different amperage, or perhaps like he said in the gears?
Posted on 3/24/21 at 9:09 am to Obtuse1
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Show me a single current catalog Dewalt tool that can legally have the simple "Made in America" logo legally on the package
My 20V drill (DCD991B) in made in the USA. Has a 1/2" all metal chuck, and has a higher RPM versus the drill/drivers that come in a kit.
My 20V 1/2" impact wrench (DCF899M1) is also made in the USA.
Both were purchased in the last 9 months.
Posted on 3/24/21 at 11:18 am to Obtuse1
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Show me a single current catalog Dewalt tool that can legally have the simple "Made in America" logo legally on the package.
Shifted the goal posts a little but I'll take these labels for what they are. Also, it's very possible there are some tools that could legally have a "Made in America" only label because the only foreign-sourced raw material comes in the form of small parts like an bearing cage or a piece of steel that incuded recycled content or they are minor accessories. The FTC standard only applies to significant parts and it's "all or virtually all" standard leaves plenty of room here. Doubt it's economically feasible to distinguish a handful of products that do in fact meet that standard when these labels apply equally. I'll give DeWalt credit for making more than a token effort, I've had to wait months for tools made in US factories to arrive after ordered due to the prevailing manufacturing climate. I could have ordered and received a Milwaukee tool sooner even with a slow boat from China involved.
Posted on 3/24/21 at 11:38 am to mingoswamp
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My 20V drill (DCD991B) in made in the USA.
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My 20V 1/2" impact wrench (DCF899M1) is also made in the USA.
Neither one of them can carry the "Made in America" label in their advertising or packaging as neither meets the FTC's requirements for using it. You have fallen into the same trap that Clames has. To be considered "Made in America" requires the item be made entirely or virtually entirely in the United States, neither of the tools you mentioned or any current Dewalt tools meet that requirement which is why they use the "Made in the USA with Global Materials" label. The "Made in America" label is one of the most restrictive and well-policed of any made-in label in the world.
I am not saying that some people may find value in a tool where the final assembly and packaging are done on US soil but don't be tricked into think that any significant part of the manufacturing was done here just because there is a flag on the package.
If you want power hand tools that have virtually no Chinese or Taiwanese content you are going to have to look to brands like Mafell, Hilti, Festool, and some upper-level Bosch among a few others.
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