Best cordless tool package

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My Makita drill is coming up on 12 years now and the batteries are just starting to show their age, even though I also use them in the impact, circular saw and sawzall.


protip: Keep the batteries somewhere climate controlled if you can. Lithium ion does not like heat. Also, don't run them dead - that kills them quick. As soon as you notice a drop in power output, its time to charge them.

 

I’ve been using Ryobi for the last 5 years and have zero complaints. They’ve held up great with anything I’ve thrown at them. The 1/2” Impact wrench has been very helpful. Sure you can go out and spend double on some other brands, but at the end of the day most of these power tools are all made in the same factories, just branded differently.

 

This is not a valid argument. Just because tools or parts are made at the same factory does not mean they are the same design.

 

I'm curious how long all these will hold up in the long run. My Makita 4.5in grinder is nearly twice as old as my truck.

 

The main difference in lower and higher quality is brushed or brushless motors. Look it up. Spend the money on brushless it's worth every penny. Less heat means longer life.

 

The new porter cables I bought are brushless. That’s the one thing I don’t like about them, they aren’t instantaneous and can’t start a screw or drill super slow. Its on and faster than I’m used to having a brushed motor all those years.

 

Just get milwaukee. Take it from someone who uses power tools EVERYDAY theres a reason we use nothing but milwaukee because nothing else will last! If you drill 1 or 2 holes a year in something small then those B.S Makita and Ryobi drills might be fine but if your going to be doing a lot of work and want a good quality tool milwaukee is the only way to go.
If you go to any commercial/industrial jobsite around here all your going to see is milwaukee and maybe some Dewalt here and there

 

I have all milwaukee tools around the house since I use them professionally, but I will say I am impressed with ryobi and consider them very nice tools for non professional use, it's my usual brand I recommend for my friends that ask.

Milwaukee is best though, M18 is great but damn I love the newest M12 drills/impact driver/impact wrench.

Whatever you get buy brushless, they are way better, my m12 brushless drill is better then my m18 brush drill.

 

If your tools are still in good shape there are places that rebuild battery packs.

 

If you're just using the tool for small jobs and basic home maintenance, you're going to be hard-pressed to find one that won't fit the bill. They'll all do fine. The differences show in hard use and when you're on a job and the gearbox, motor, brushes, trigger and the housing are all taking some form of strain over an extended period of time. Granted it also has to do with how you're treating your tools and if you let them work within their limits. If you do that, they'll all last you for quite sometime until small things start to wear. Also take into account warranties and their limitations. A lot of people buy Ridgid, register, then use the crap out them knowing they can get them repaired/replaced anytime. It's a safe bet and they'll usually do fine, but I've seen them fail under hard use. Milwaukee is less likely to fail, but also doesn't have the same lifetime service agreement, albeit (if I remember correctly) 5 years ain't bad. It's mainly a matter of what you're doing, budget, and also personal preference.

 

I was hoping for gains in technology and build quality , also.