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re: OB Recommendations....on cordless tool sets
Posted on 5/8/18 at 7:00 am to NASA_ISS_Tiger
Posted on 5/8/18 at 7:00 am to NASA_ISS_Tiger
I have all Ryobi and it works fine for the light duty stuff I use them for. Have circular saw, drill, reciprocating saw, leaf blower and trimmer. Stuck with getting all Ryobi bc they all take the same size battery pack, so I have extra batteries already charged for when I’m working on a bigger project. Only knock i have on any of the Ryobi stuff I have is that the trimmer is a little underpowered when it comes to using it for edging
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Posted on 5/8/18 at 7:32 am to gumbeaux
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Those 2 extra volts shouldn't make that much difference.
if they were both Li-ion batteries they have the same voltage. DeWalt just called it 20v so people would not think the batteries from their other system were interchangeable
Posted on 5/8/18 at 7:56 am to NASA_ISS_Tiger
I have Milwaukee because it had the biggest batteries and the most torque at the time which is what I need. Makita is probably the best overall quality. I'm not a huge Dewalt 18v fan, because of some bad experiences with their stuff, but that's been a little while so maybe they're better. I don't use Ryobi and don't know anyone that does, so I can't speak to that. I had a Hilti set and dropped a circ saw 20 feet. Sent it back to the manu for repair and bought a Porter cable set as a backup while I waited. Stay away from Porter Cable.
If Hilti was serious about expanding their 18v lineup and keeping up with the jones', I would have stuck with them. Great customer service.
If Hilti was serious about expanding their 18v lineup and keeping up with the jones', I would have stuck with them. Great customer service.
Posted on 5/8/18 at 8:02 am to NASA_ISS_Tiger
I have a set of Dewalt and a set of Ridgid, which I used to build a shed and remodel two houses. Either brand and you will be fine. I ended up going with the two different brands because they had specialty tools the other didn't have at the time.
Posted on 5/8/18 at 8:09 am to gumbeaux
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Those 2 extra volts
They are all 18 V when you squeeze the trigger. The 20v thing is marketing.
Dewalt likes to be tricky. They won't tell you how much torque their drills have, it's UWO (unit watts out) which seems like a made up unit of measurement that only they use to avoid apples to apples comparison.
The Milwaukee fuel hammer drill I use has 1200 in-lbs of torque and will spin you around if you bind it.
Posted on 5/8/18 at 10:06 am to SportTiger1
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ETA - ridgids battery warranty is ridiculously good. Just take it to Home depot and get another one...lifetime.
maybe.... but you better have filled out the registration card and all that jazz, bc i have a ridgid lithium battery for the drill i bought that is DOA and they won't swap it out bc they said i didn't fill the shite out... if anybody has means to help a brother out on this I'm all ears... really teed me off, even if i was wrong. still got the got damn box and all
Posted on 5/8/18 at 10:12 am to civiltiger07
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Home Depot is having a sale on the Ryobi sets today.
i should have looked at this, but on second thought its probably best i didn't
fwiw, I've got a few of the ryobi tools (drill, circular, sawzall, 1/2" impact) that have served me very well, get used probably more than average, and I've had zero problems. i abuse the sawzall. batteries were shite at first until i got their biggest lithium, and I'm really pretty happy with the stuff i have. the impact is what we now use on the race cars at the track as its lighter, faster, and smaller than the much more expensive kobalt that was bought for pitting our cars. honestly, i would buy more ryobi stuff. theres a few more things on my list to get
Posted on 5/8/18 at 11:33 am to cajunbuck
I have a porter cable set that was like 200 for a drill a driver a sawzall and a circular saw and 2 batteries. Most of my stuff is light duty and it does fine for all of it. I'd say 90% of the use has been with the drill but it's nice to have the other tools when you need them.
Posted on 5/8/18 at 11:36 am to bbvdd
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I guess I'm the only Bosch fan here.
I've had a bosch 18v drill for 6 or 7 years. It fell off of a 12 ft ladder on to concrete and still works fine. I use it for DIY stuff...it's on sale at lowes for 99 right now. I used it sunday to drill 8 holes in 3/16" plate and it didn't drain one battery.
Posted on 5/8/18 at 12:13 pm to olgoi khorkhoi
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Dewalt likes to be tricky. They won't tell you how much torque their drills have, it's UWO (unit watts out) which seems like a made up unit of measurement that only they use to avoid apples to apples comparison.
You can find torque ratings easily, they almost always list them in European product literature. No, they don't use it to avoid comparisons, they use it because it is a more accurate description of power. Torque is a function of gearing and a drill rated at lower torque but able to deliver it at higher RPMS means it can deliver more power to the application. I have a 20V impact that can deliver 8,400 in-lbs of torque but it won't drill a 1" hole in a 2x4 any faster than the 1/2" drill/driver will.
This post was edited on 5/8/18 at 12:16 pm
Posted on 5/8/18 at 1:04 pm to Clames
I've been going back and forth on the decision to get a battery powered 1/2" impact in addition to the pneumatic one. I already have a 3/8" one that works well. Not even close to as strong as my 3/8" pneumatic, but they are similar in size, and it is very handy.
My biggest gripe with pneumatic is dragging everything out, and the biggest problems with battery-powered stuff are battery life, price, size, and weight.
I've also had to cut new threads in stuff with my air impact, that a battery-powered one probably couldn't do
My biggest gripe with pneumatic is dragging everything out, and the biggest problems with battery-powered stuff are battery life, price, size, and weight.
I've also had to cut new threads in stuff with my air impact, that a battery-powered one probably couldn't do
This post was edited on 5/8/18 at 1:06 pm
Posted on 5/8/18 at 1:23 pm to Hammertime
My 1/2" cordless impact broke the studs on my trailer when I was rebuilding the hubs after it sat for several years. Rated at 1,200 ft-lbs and I've retired my air impact (old IR super duty). Keep it in one of the top drawers of my tool bench alongside it's 3/8" little brother. I haven't used an air impact since. The 1/2" is definitely heavy, especially with a 5Ah battery but I'll take that penalty over dragging around an airhose and keeping it lubed. The 3/8" impact is a great tool too, great for most jobs and will zip off lugnuts of most things as well as rearend cover bolts and similar. I grab it far more than the 1/2".
This post was edited on 5/8/18 at 1:30 pm
Posted on 5/8/18 at 1:29 pm to Hammertime
1/2" impact is the cats arse for sure... i have the 24 volt brushless kobalt which is a torque monster, and now the 3 speed ryobi. we use both for racing mostly, and will change several tires on a saturday night if need be and have had zero trouble. the 3 speed ryobi honestly has been the one traveling with us as of late just because of how light small and fast it is
Posted on 5/8/18 at 1:47 pm to Clames
I had to completely spin 3 nuts off some 3/4" gr 8 bolts on my gooseneck plate last year. Bolts were wiped clean of threads when all was said and done. I ended up cutting the rest off, because it was such a PITA.
Last week, I had to do the same for the top nut on my gf's strut on her Benz. Had to sit on that mf'er for like 5 minutes. That wouldn't overheat or kill the battery on yours?
The tool I use the most now is a 3/8" battery-powered ratchet
Last week, I had to do the same for the top nut on my gf's strut on her Benz. Had to sit on that mf'er for like 5 minutes. That wouldn't overheat or kill the battery on yours?
The tool I use the most now is a 3/8" battery-powered ratchet
Posted on 5/8/18 at 1:51 pm to NASA_ISS_Tiger
I know the fanboys of some of the higher end ones will cringe, but I've gradually acquired several of the Black & Decker Lithium products and have zero complaints. Light/home duty. Have the drill, weed eater/edger, air compressor, hedge trimmer, air sweeper, long limb saw.
Posted on 5/8/18 at 1:56 pm to Hammertime
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Last week, I had to do the same for the top nut on my gf's strut on her Benz. Had to sit on that mf'er for like 5 minutes. That wouldn't overheat or kill the battery on yours?
They have temperature and current protection built-in to the tools and batteries. But, if it doesn't budge with the impact then go get ol' reliable 3-foot breaker bar and stop asking nicely.
Posted on 5/8/18 at 2:16 pm to Hammertime
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I've been going back and forth on the decision to get a battery powered 1/2" impact in addition to the pneumatic one. I already have a 3/8" one that works well. Not even close to as strong as my 3/8" pneumatic, but they are similar in size, and it is very handy.
My biggest gripe with pneumatic is dragging everything out, and the biggest problems with battery-powered stuff are battery life, price, size, and weight.
I've also had to cut new threads in stuff with my air impact, that a battery-powered one probably couldn't do
I am set up with Milwaukee, have a bunch of their 18v tools. I get anywhere from $100-700 every quarter with NorthernTool, so I just load up on the cordless stuff. Think I am up to about 15 tools now. Its awesome to be set free of the damn cords but you have to have enough well sized batteries and a multi charger.
Anyways, have the Fuel 1/2" and I think they are around 1000-1200 ft lbs and I believe it. never had an issue it will almost rip my arm off if not ready
Posted on 5/8/18 at 2:22 pm to NYCAuburn
I just built a charging station next to my workbench. Chargers go on the bottom right in front of an outlet, and tools go in the top in a closed box. Cleaned my shop up nicely
Posted on 5/8/18 at 2:48 pm to Havoc
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I know the fanboys of some of the higher end ones will cringe, but I've gradually acquired several of the Black & Decker Lithium products and have zero complaints. Light/home duty. Have the drill, weed eater/edger, air compressor, hedge trimmer, air sweeper, long limb saw.
I'm not against B&D, it's just I'm reminded of their NiCd products by the stack of failed batteries I have...and I'm looking to change. The B&D stuff I have has worked great, except for the batteries...but I know all NiCds will fail eventually...thus the invention of the Li batteries.
Posted on 5/8/18 at 2:55 pm to NASA_ISS_Tiger
I have just about every Ryobi 18v tool made and have had zero issues for use around the house and camp. Everything from the pole saw and chainsaw to the tire inflator. I've built decks, redid my house after the flood, built deer stands, cleared brush, treehouses, and normal everyday shite. Zero issues and I love the larger ah battery that's available now. can't beat the price. I do recommend the charger that holds six batteries and keeps the batteries cycled.
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