OB Recommendations....on cordless tool sets

Home Depot is having a sale on the Ryobi sets today.

HomeDepot

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Makita

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Yeah, that's partially the reason why I'm asking. I currently have an outdated/light duty set of B&D cordless tools and I'm tired of the batteries not lasting that long ("smart charger" won't charge them, so they can't be used any longer). I left my backup battery along with my reciprocating saw in La on my last trip there a few weeks ago...and I needed to drill some holes to install some eyebolts for string lights in the backyard....so I borrowed my neighbor's Makita drill....I liked what I was using.

I've seen DeWalt used alot by the contractors building houses so I wanted to ask some of the OB DIYers what they had/liked/used.

Thanks for sharing.

As far as Ryobi (other poster)....do you use Ryobi?

Ryobi tools suck IMO, but it all depends on how much you use them.

Dewalt, Makita, Milwaukee are the top big name brands

Rigid is a home depot exclusive and has a great warranty. I'd go rigid over ryobi

Pick the flavor that has the tools you like. Batteries are key as well, higher amp hours help with more power draining tools

I have the Makita 18v drill and impact driver. I have been very pleased with them. My Dad and Brother-in-law both purchased the same set after using mine.

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I'm glad you brought up this name. I'll go look at their cordless line too. My father used a Milwaukee port-a-ban and corded drill from them for years...they still work (I'm 45) and those were made with cast aluminum cases....I figure Milwaukee has gone the way of plastics but that doesn't matter, if their quality is as good as it used to be...then I'll seriously be looking at that.

Thanks for all the responses so far. I appreciate the candid responses on this topic. Knowing what others use and have had luck with helps. Of course anyone can get a lemon at any given time...but if I hear one name more than others...there's likely a good reason.

Go with any of the big names and you will be fine. I have dewalt 20v and love it.

Also Milwaukee has been bought out they are all made in China as is Dewalt. From my knowledge I think Makita is still made in Japan, and if that's the case the quality should not even compare.

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Recommendations....on cordless tool sets

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Before you say this should be on the OT lounge

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Literally no one has ever said that.

Dewalt and Makita are the popular choices for high quality. Ridgid seems to be a popular choice for value per $ spent.

That home Depot sale is pretty nice. Just needs another battery or two.

ETA: I bought like 30 Ryobi drills a couple years ago for very light work in retail showrooms. They worked fine and we had no issues with them at all. I still have mine and use it use pretty regularly.

DeWalt and Milwaukee are obviously better quality, but if its not for a jobsite and only occasional use then some others will be fine.

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DeWalt and Milwaukee are obviously better quality,

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I'll add a caveat to this...it depends on the version of DeWalt you're buying. The XR brushless line is rock solid, but their lower end stuff tends to have much worse reviews and don't last as long. Of course the brushless XR line also costs more, so you get what you pay for and all that jazz.