Tell me why or why not to buy a nice set of cordless tools.

[xgsound]

It's all opinion so here's mine. Be sure to look at the 18V Ryobi combos at Home Depot. They have 5 piece kits with case and 2 batteries for $179 or 7 piece sets for $229. The small set has a 1/2 " screw drill, a circular saw, a sawzall, a flashlight, and a vacumn. The best part is replacement batteries are $40 for 2. One DeWalt battery costs $80 last I looked.

For the $500 you were going to spend, you could get you AND your dad a 5 piece set and still get change. If they are only for home use the tools (other than batteries) will probably outlast you.


Jim

 

[everman]

The Ryobi ones at home despot are pretty good. I'd also consider getting a dremel, very useful.

 

[mugs]

Originally posted by: iamwiz82

Originally posted by: GuitarDaddy
IMO the only cordless tool worth a damn is a drill. The other stuff corded>cordless

I've been very satisfied with my cordless circular saw. It's strong enough to cut 2x4s, and that's enough for me.

You can get a corded circular saw for ~$40. A cordless circular saw is a lot less useful than a cordless drill.

 

[mugs]

FWIW, I like Craftsman's 19.2v drill. I used them in a previous job, and I own one myself. It's a great drill for a homeowner, costs $99 usually packaged with some bits or a flashlight or some junk. It's no DeWalt, but it's $100 less than their top of the line model for 50 less in-lbs of torque (400 vs 450).

I do have a ~$60 DeWalt corded drill, but it's not a drill/driver like my cordless craftsman:
- No torque adjustment
- It doesn't stop immediately when you let the trigger out - it slows to a stop

 

[TheoPetro]

the 28V milwakies are a dream. seriously. the drill is insane its like having one with a cord. and if youre worrying about holesaws the 28V Lit ion battery is nice too.