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| Lorryman100 Member Since: 01 Oct 2010 Location: Here Posts: 2686  |
I use all of the aforementioned brands but have lately been purchasing Makita due to the availability of the tools at very reasonable prices. My last purchase was the 1/2 drive impact driver (150nm) which undid everything on the recent diff and axle refurbs. There is a company called fastfix which gives you the option to buy what you need so you can mix and match.
http://www.fastfix.co.uk/ IMHO, If you are after total quality with the price then go with Milwaukee tools  |
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13th Sep 2015 9:39am |
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| Cupboard Member Since: 21 Mar 2014 Location: Suffolk Posts: 2971  
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We use Bosch Blue at work after getting through Ryobi tools at a vast rate. Corded and cordless.
I started off buying them myself and have their 10.8V and 18V stuff, and then got the farm to buy some too. We're very happy with them, they've worked out much cheaper than Ryobi in the long run. We have a few Makita things and generally they've been fine. The builders and electricians we use all have Makita stuff and I'd happily use them. I do have a bit of tool lust at the 18V grinder. Never been overly impressed when I've borrowed DeWalt stuff, it's seemed heavy bulky and a bit pathetic in comparison. The only Hitachi things we've had a grinders, and they both died within a couple of years. The longest lived grinder is an Atlas Copco, followed by Bosch Blue. If anyone wants a 10.8V Bosch impact driver drop me a line, the 18V one has rendered it redundant and it's just gathering dust. It's good, but not as powerful as the 18V one and I don't need two! The other 10.8V stuff is still used frequently |
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13th Sep 2015 7:31pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20504
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I've got the blue 18v grinder, the come with L boxxes too for storage.
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13th Sep 2015 8:19pm |
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| ay4alex Member Since: 18 Feb 2009 Location: Midlands Posts: 328 
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Festool.
 110 Tdci Double Cab |
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13th Sep 2015 10:20pm |
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| Happyoldgit Member Since: 14 Sep 2007 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3471 
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Makita for me. Steve.
Owned numerous Land Rover vehicles of all shapes and sizes over the decades. Current Defender: A non tarts hand-bagged Puma 110 XS USW. [Insert something impressive here such as extensive list of previous Land Rovers or examples of your prestigeous and expensive items, trinkets, houses, bikes, vehicles etc] http://forums.lr4x4.com I used to be Miserable ...but now I'm ecstatic. |
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14th Sep 2015 8:11am |
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| taazzukcb Member Since: 30 Aug 2013 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 663 
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I've got a stack of L-Boxxes, but find them a pain. Once you stack them and clicked in, you always need something from the bottom one. They just sit on a shelf empty now. Nice and sturdy temporary steps though  . |
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14th Sep 2015 9:14am |
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| Cupboard Member Since: 21 Mar 2014 Location: Suffolk Posts: 2971
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The Festool Systainers are better for that, you can hinge the whole lot back from the bottom one if you want to.
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14th Sep 2015 11:47am |
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| jimbob7 Member Since: 06 Jul 2013 Location: uk Posts: 2055 |
Wow,this is close, Makita is ahead by 1 point,which (sadly) really is not enough to ignore the higher spec (torque,batteries and offers) of the Dewalt.Will sit on it for a few more days see what else is said,thanks for everyone's (continued??) input
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Guess it goes without saying Hilti is the best,but money is an issue and like I said it's only occasional diy,but I do like torque for screwdriving,lol.....Festool,nevah heard of them,thanks !! Pov.spec,ftw. 2006, 110,TD5. |
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14th Sep 2015 12:25pm |
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| excossack Member Since: 22 Feb 2012 Location: North West Posts: 5865 
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When I got my Makita, there was an offer to extend the warranty by registering on Makitas website. I think it went from 12 to 36months 1999 Defender TD5 110
Regards John M0VAZ Econet Station 48 no clock |
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14th Sep 2015 12:31pm |
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| jimbob7 Member Since: 06 Jul 2013 Location: uk Posts: 2055 |
/\/\/\,Dewalt, 3 years as standard,I think?? fwiw,it looks like batteries are the biggest concern,in which case ALL Lithium battery packs are completely rebuildable/upgradable, by someone who is good at soldering.Can get quality individual batteries on the interwebs. Pov.spec,ftw. 2006, 110,TD5.
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14th Sep 2015 12:35pm |
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| Mr Fox Member Since: 10 Sep 2011 Location: green & pleasant land Posts: 1038 
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I used to work for Bosch, so am a little biased but Bosch professional used to knock the stuffing out of any equivalent DeWalt product. DeWalt, to compete, always used to rely on 'numbers', such as being the first to launch an 18v cordless (the power was less than the equivalent Bosch 14.4v at the time!)
DeWalt were purchased by Black & Decker and treated as their professional brand. In the early 2000s, the quality took a nose dive when they moved production from the USA to the far East and Mexico. Personally, and from understanding a little about their production methods and short cuts, I'm not keen on their range. I believe they have started to build some halo products in the USA again but I'm now out of the loop, so can't comment if the quality has gone up. The chaps within the industry used to rate Makita but, again, I'm not sure if they've maintained quality. For home use, Bosch green is on a par with a lot of DeWalt (imho) and Bosch professional is excellent if you want to spend a little more and want a tool that is built to last. As an aside, Bosch own Skil and they are often best in class if you are looking for home use. |
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14th Sep 2015 1:27pm |
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| jimbob7 Member Since: 06 Jul 2013 Location: uk Posts: 2055 |
Ironic then I miss my corded B&D drill the most,could screw any screw into any wood with ease,lol.As for stuff made in Mexico/far east,imho thats only a cost issue, NEVER a quality issue,my GENUINE Fender Guitar is made in Mexico (good luck to anyone who can tell the difference between USA,Mexican AND Chinese Fender),but people crave "genuine " usa guitars,I assume the same Dewalt.. Pov.spec,ftw. 2006, 110,TD5.
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14th Sep 2015 1:57pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20504
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I find that too, but keeps them in good condition and they are great for transport if need be. There is zero excuse to loose anything lol. The 18v GOP multitool I am finding very useful for odd jobs lately. More do than I expected! |
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14th Sep 2015 5:39pm |
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| jimbob7 Member Since: 06 Jul 2013 Location: uk Posts: 2055 |
So,what do you think Dewalt BRUSHLESS with 1X 2.0ah battery,torque,60nm. £135
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/301739044063?_tr...EBIDX%3AIT Milwaukee BRUSHED drill with 1X 4.0ah battery Max torque 60nm. £139 https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?zx=c9ezm...a4c40624de Makita BRUSHED drill with 2x 1.3 ah battery,torque 42nm,£116 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171141935302?_tr...BIDX%3AIT. To re-cap,it wont be used a lot,very,very occasional diy use,will probably be used mostly for screwdriving,. Pov.spec,ftw. 2006, 110,TD5. |
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15th Sep 2015 1:24pm |
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