RedLantern
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Makita 18v get a couple with batts and when you add tools you can buy tool only. 30+ years in heavy construction and those are the ones I like. An impact with a good bit set and a 1/2" pistol drill are the basicI hope to be moving soon so it will be handy to have a good assortment of power tools around. The tools I have are ancient and all with cords.
What do you guys recommend in the way of power tools if you knew you were going to move and tackle some pretty basic remodeling projects? (assembly, trim, hanging stuff, that sort of thing)
Seems a battery power drill would be ideal. I have a ****** old circular and jig saw that is rarely used but handy when needed.
Any suggestions?
I have Ridgid but I use my cordless sawzall (18v) as my tree trimmer. No need to get a chainsaw (yet).If you're doing trim, get a nail gun. It will look better and go a lot faster.
Milwaukee tools have been on sale a lot at Home Depot. Watch Slickdeals.
I have a sawzall, drill, and impact driver from them (I have the 18v brushless -- fuel line would be Overkill). All great. I have a Craftsman miter saw and Husky brand nail guns.
As far as I'm concerned battery saws are a luxury item . They are nice to have if you need to do a quick little bit of work and don't want to drag cords out or if there isn't a power source nearby. Otherwise I stick to corded saws. I hate reciprocating saws although god knows I've used them enough but only when nothing else will work,demo,butcher work like roof or wall pens and limbing trees.Brands I like Skil for circular saws ,Milwaukee for everything else, DeWalt is good too.Great information guys, thank you all.
So, if you were to get a reciprocating saw that was hefty enough to cut small metal, plywood,, etc. can you use a cordless? If so , which brand and model do you suggest? Looks like the Makita cordless is limited to cutting plastic pipes and drywall. I want to be able to cut out built-in heavy wood cabinets, cut through nails if needed, etc. Or should I (or need to) go with a plug-in?
Great information guys, thank you all.
So, if you were to get a reciprocating saw that was hefty enough to cut small metal, plywood,, etc. can you use a cordless? If so , which brand and model do you suggest? Looks like the Makita cordless is limited to cutting plastic pipes and drywall. I want to be able to cut out built-in heavy wood cabinets, cut through nails if needed, etc. Or should I (or need to) go with a plug-in?